A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.
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Time for School Series: Interview: Angelique Kidjo
Read the complete transcript of Aaron Brown's interview with Angelique Kidjo.
Sep 9th, 2009 | 0 comments | 697 Views
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World Links: Merkel “Deeply Regrets” Loss of Innocent Afghan Lives, Rains Displace 600,000 in Africa
A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.
Sep 8th, 2009 | 0 comments | 718 Views
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World Links: NATO Airstrike in Afghanistan Kills 90, North Korea in Final Stages of Uranium Enrichment
A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.
Sep 4th, 2009 | 0 comments | 439 Views
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World Links: World Mourns Senator Ted Kennedy; Dalai Lama to Visit Typhoon-stricken Taiwan
A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.
Aug 27th, 2009 | 0 comments | 876 Views
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Once Upon a Coup: History of Equatorial Guinea
Scroll through this interactive timeline to learn about Equatorial Guinea’s colonial past, transition to independence under a brutal dictator, and ongoing wealth disparity amid new oil revenue.
Aug 25th, 2009 | 4 comments | 2,376 Views
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Once Upon a Coup: China’s Footprint in Africa
China has a voracious demand for resources that Africa possesses. Explore this interactive map to learn where China is extracting oil and minerals from the African continent.
Aug 25th, 2009 | 2 comments | 2,533 Views
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Once Upon a Coup: Resources
Find additional web-based resources about Equatorial Guinea.
Aug 25th, 2009 | 2 comments | 909 Views
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World Links: Ahmadinejad Begins Second Term, Pakistani Christians Close Schools Amid Mob Violence
A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.
Aug 3rd, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,232 Views
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The Market Maker: Full Episode
Watch the full episode of The Market Maker, about one woman's attempt to end famine in Ethiopia by starting the country's first commodities exchange.
Jul 27th, 2009 | 71 comments | 13,543 Views
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The Market Maker: Video: The Revolution that Wasn’t Enough
Roger Thurow explains how the Green Revolution helped end hunger in most of the world, but stopped short of Africa.
Jul 22nd, 2009 | 0 comments | 3,041 Views
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“Africa’s Turn” for Economic Growth May Continue Amid Global Economic Crisis
Half a year into the global economic crisis, an economist tells WIDE ANGLE “there have been positive developments in the past ten years that should help African countries weather the storm.”
Jul 21st, 2009 | 1 comment | 1,458 Views
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Birth of a Surgeon: Full Episode
The 2009 update of "Birth of a Surgeon" captures one woman’s story on the frontlines of improving maternal mortality in Africa.
Jul 16th, 2009 | 11 comments | 4,779 Views
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Birth of a Surgeon: Video: How Viewers Made A Difference
WIDE ANGLE viewer donations fund the purchase and installation of a new generator battery at the Rural Hospital of Manjacaze.
Jul 14th, 2009 | 18 comments | 1,670 Views
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