The Land of the Rising Sun has become for some The Land of Rising Radiation Levels. The aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami has cartoonists morphing the red disc in Japan’s flag into everything from a radiation hazard symbol to a skull.
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The massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan spawn multiple images of a famous Japanese woodblock print. The tangled role of oil in the world’s response to Libya, and the space shuttle Discovery retires into the arms of another beached phenom.
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Screaming fans greeted the popstar Madonna last night as she launched her first Hard Candy Fitness gym. It’s located in an upscale neighborhood called “Bosques de las Lomas” in the city we’re looking for in the Geo Quiz.Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
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Jewelry, helicopters and pricey wines are all up for grabs in the Geo Quiz this time. The luxury goods are being auctioned off in the city that we want you to name. The auction features some of what Mexico’s police force has seized from drug traffickers over the years. Download MP3
Aldo Villegas, also known as Bocafloja, is one of the most popular independent rappers in Spanish. Bocafloja (which means “loose mouth”) has been active in Mexico City’s hip hop scene since its inception in the mid-1990s and, as Mary Stucky reports, over the years he’s acquired a huge following in both Mexico and the United States.(Chris Wilson contributed to this report. (Photo: Bocafloja/Myspace)
Today’s Geo Quiz takes us to a temple of bullfighting. The sport is still popular in a few countries, such as Spain, Portugal, and our destination, Mexico.
Abortion and gay rights have traditionally been “off-limit” topics during political campaigns in Mexico, a country that is 90-percent Catholic. But that’s changed since Mexico City legalized both abortion and gay marriage. Mary Stucky reports from Mexico City.
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In 1985 the Mexican military opened a small museum chronicling the history and use of drugs in the country. It started with just a few displays. Now, 25 years later, The “Museo de Enervantes” in Mexico City is packed with artifacts from the country’s battle against the drug cartels. From Mexico City, Jennifer Schmidt reports. Download MP3
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“Dress Codes” is a new exhibit at the International Center of Photography in New York. The exhibit highlights some clothes that have a secret. The World’s Alex Gallafent interviews Peruvian photographer Milagros de la Torre. Click the link below for the audio slideshow. Download MP3Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
For the past three months, a political soap opera has transfixed Mexico. It’s the story of Juanito (pictured), a street vendor from Mexico City who rose to political stardom. William Troop explains why Juanito’s story is worthy of a telenovela. Download MP3b
On this week’s Global Economy Podcast, we go digging for precious gems in Afghanistan. Could emeralds and rubies spell sustainability and success for Afghanistan’s economy? Also, we hear how one Mexican restaurateur dealt with the swine flu outbreak, and how many Mexicans are dealing with a credit card crunch. Finally, we compare US health care costs with those in other countries. Listen
In the fight to curb global warming, we’re often encouraged to drive less or use more fuel efficient cars. Well, it turns out that cars aren’t the biggest source of greenhouse gases. Buildings are responsible for roughly half of the total greenhouse gas emissions around the world. There’s a group of architects that’d like to change that. They call themselves ‘Architecture 2030′. Their goal is to make buildings that use no fossil fuels by the year 2030. The World’s Jason Margolis has our story.
