Our Global Hit segment usually focuses on musicians from around the globe. Today we’re going to talk about two American musicians who’ve been touring Europe — to great acclaim.
Today on The World: Leaders at the G8 summit agree on targets for reducing greenhouse gases, moondust becomes a medium for a former Apollo astronaut turned artist, and a view of President Obama’s Moscow visit, courtesy of Russian TV. Listen
The World’s Jason Margolis reports on how the changing nature of the G8. The annual summit of the group of eight leading industrialized powers got under way today in L’Aquila, Italy.
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Leaders at the G8 summit in L’Aquila, Italy have issued a joint statement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets details from Alden Meyer of the Union of Concerned Scientists, who’s been following the talks.
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This year’s G8 summit takes place in L’Aquila, Italy, the site of a devastating earthquake in April. Some locals who’ve been living in tents since the quake are protesting. They say too much went into preparing for the summit, and too little into helping L’Aquila recover. Anchor Lisa Mullins has details.
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The World’s Gerry Hadden reports on European reaction to President Obama’s visit to Moscow. Obama headed straight to the G8 summit in Italy after his meeting with Russian President Medvedev.
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Times of London reporter Sarah Vine about the latest scandal enveloping Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Listen
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the New York Times Carol Vogel, who’s covering the Venice Biennale — the international contemporary art gathering that Venice hosts every two years. Listen
The World’s Alex Gallafent learned of Eritrea’s love for cycling from a bike shop owner in Harlem. Eritrea in turn got its love for cycling from former colonial power Italy.
The BBC’s Duncan Kennedy reports on today’s open-air mass in L’Aquila for victims of Monday’s earthquake in Italy.
