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Cartoon Slideshow: Crisis in Syria

By Carol Hills ⋅ February 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Bas van der Schot

Blood, blood and blood are the subjects of this cartoon slideshow about Syria. Cartoonists around the globe are responding to the blood being spilled in the violent crackdown on demonstrators — especially in the Syrian city of Homs. Bashar al-Assad is the villain and the images are graphic, in your face, and unsubtle.

Salvaging the Costa Concordia

By The World ⋅ January 18, 2012 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Costa Concordia disaster (BBC Video)

The Costa Concordia lies aground with tanks full of fuel on an island in a sea fringed with natural protected areas, and whether the vessel can be saved is uncertain.

New Tape Reveals More About Cruise Ship Tragedy

By The World ⋅ January 17, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

Costa Concordia after it hit the rock. (Photo: Roberto Vongher/Wikipedia)

Italy’s Coast Guard released an audio recording of one of its commanders on shore speaking on the phone with Captain Schettino in the middle of the crisis.

Officials Analyze Costa Concordia’s Black Box

By The World ⋅ January 16, 2012 ⋅ 4 comments ⋅ Transcript

Authorities investigate Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia’s black box to determine what caused Friday’s deadly maritime disaster.

Kentucky Woman Recounts Cruise Ship Disaster

By The World ⋅ January 16, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

Costa Concordia (BBC Video)

The captain of a cruise ship that ran aground off Italy made an “unapproved, unauthorized” deviation in course, the liner’s owners say. Host Marco Werman talks with Lauren Moore of Bowling Green, Kentucky who survived the disaster.

Why Modern Navigational Technology Didn’t Prevent the Costa Concordia Accident

By The World ⋅ January 16, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Ship's navigational bridge (Photo: prc1333/Flickr)

Modern Cruise ships are fitted with some of the best navigational technology in the world. So, how can things go so wrong?

Get Lost, Silvio. I’ve Got A New Guy

By Carol Hills ⋅ November 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Olle Johansson - Berlusconi

Get lost, Silvio. I’ve got a new guy. Cartoon by Olle Johansson of Sweden.

Monti Starts Forming New Italian Government

By The World ⋅ November 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Mario Monti (Photo: Burson-Marsteller Italia/Wiki Commons)

Italy’s new prime minister says he wants to build “a future of dignity and hope” for Italy’s children.

Berlusconi Takes Parting Shots

By The World ⋅ November 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Burlusconi

Outgoing Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi calls on the European Central Bank to support the euro.

Italy Crisis: Mario Monti Moves to Form New Government

By The World ⋅ November 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti (Photo: BBC)

Italy’s new Prime Minister Mario Monti starts work on forming a government to lead Italy out of its debt crisis, following Silvio Berlusconi’s resignation.

Italy’s Latest Austerity Measure

By Carol Hills ⋅ November 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Gary Clement - Italy

Canadian cartoonist Gary Clement on Italy’s latest austerity measure.

Berlusconi and the Power he Wields in Italy

By The World ⋅ November 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Silvio Berlusconi (Photo: Wiki Commons)

Marco Werman talks to Alexander Stille about Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi and the power he wields in Italian society.

Saving Teatro Valle, Rome’s Oldest Theatre

By Megan Williams ⋅ November 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Teatro Valle (Photo: Wiki commons)

Rome’s oldest theatre, Teatro Valle, is at risk of shutting down; another casualty of the Italian government’s attempt to slash debt. So actors and performers have taken over the venue and are holding open mic poetry readings, skits and musical performances to save the theater from the chopping block. Megan Williams reports from Rome.

Okay, So Who’s Paying?

By Carol Hills ⋅ November 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Cam Cardow - eurozone

Canadian Cam Cardow asks the question that’s vexing the eurozone at the moment.

Italian Prime Minister To Resign

By The World ⋅ November 8, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Silvio Berlusconi (Photo: BBC)

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has confirmed he intends to resign after key economic reforms have been approved. His announcement follows a vote in parliament on the budget in which he appeared to lose his majority.