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Story Archives of 'International'Granite Staters Reflect on the Sixtieth Birthday of IsraelBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.On May 14th. 1948, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion publicly pronounced the new nation of Israel. The country has had a history of tremendous success but also conflict, border disputes and war. We’ll talk with a roundtable of Israeli-born Granite Staters, hear their stories of their home country, get their comments on the sixty year journey of Israel and their thoughts on the state of the state of Israel today. Guests
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  Creepy Crawly RobotsBy Jacob Eaton on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.Though robotic soldiers as advanced as The Terminator may still be years away, the British military has announced plans to introduce less-evolved mechanical critters onto the battlefield. British defense company BAE Systems is creating a line of insects, spiders and snakes that can be used by the military as the eyes and ears of the troops. Wi-Fi Could Save Your LifeBy Jacob Eaton on Monday, May 12, 2008.Wi-Fi networks can be found in your home, your office, and your favorite coffee shop. Now, the British Office of Communications (Ofcom) predicts that the same technology may be implanted in human beings – and used to save their lives. A Magazine for SnobsBy Jacob Eaton on Monday, April 28, 2008.Mikhail Prokhorov, a Russian billionaire whose wealth is estimated around $22 billion, plans to set up a magazine, website and television channel that cater to his crowd – the superrich. Granite Staters Coming Home from WarBy Laura Knoy on Friday, April 11, 2008.Granite Staters have been part of the Iraq war since it began five years ago. After their deployments have ended, many have returned to normal life, while others have gone back for second and third tours of duty. And some have come back injured, or dealing with mental or emotional scars. We look at how New Hampshire's military servicemen and women have adapted to life after war and what aid the state is providing. Guests
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Recapping the Iraq War HearingsBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, April 10, 2008.This week, General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker told Congress security gains in Iraq were “fragile and reversible”…and said U.S. forces need more time. But the reaction on Capitol Hill was decidedly mixed… We’ll dig into what was said and look at where the Iraq effort goes from here. Guests
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General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker Brief CongressBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, April 8, 2008.US commander in Iraq General David Petraeus and US Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker are scheduled to testify before the Senate and House Armed Services Committees today. They’ll face questions about recent developments, victories and challenges in Iraq from members of Congress including Senators McCain, Obama and Clinton. Before we go to Capitol Hill for live coverage, we’ll talk with two New Hampshire analysts about current political and military assessments of what’s happening in Iraq. and what they expect to hear in today's hearings. Guests
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The People's WeatherBy Virginia Prescott on Monday, April 7, 2008.The opening date of the Summer Olympics in Beijing is drawing closer.
The games will be held during the summer's wet season, and Chinese officials are so concerned about rain interrupting the games, they've devised a plan to manipulate the city's weather. New York Observer writer Tom Scocca lives in Beijing, and wrote an article called "The People's Weather" in the April issue of Plenty Magazine. He spoke with Word of Mouth host Virginia Prescott about China's efforts to keep the Olympic Games from getting rained out. Read Tom Scocca's article "The People's Weather" in Plenty Magazine (Photo by Addictive Picasso) listen:
Beijing's Building BoomBy Virginia Prescott on Thursday, April 3, 2008.Chinese officials stepped up security when the Olympic torch stopped in Beijing this week on its trek around the globe. Government organizers of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics are taking no chances of repeating protests that robbed the spotlight at the flame-lighting ceremony in Athens last week. Clashes between Tibetan demonstators and Chinese police in Llhasa have drawn the world's notice, and put China's human rights record back on the front page. Getting less attention is the rapid transformation of Beijing as officials prepare to host the Olympic games.
Our guest, Philip Nobel, wrote for Metropolis Magazine about his five-day visit to Beijing last fall and the changes he observed. Read Philip Nobel's article "Delirious Beijing" in Metropolis Magazine See photos of Beijing's new architectural wonders (Photo by Ken McCown) listen:
Water RightsBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.Close to two billion people worldwide now live in water-stressed regions and that number is growing fast, especially true in areas like the Middle East, Australia, large parts of Asia and the midwestern United States. We’ll talk about the state of fresh water in the world and what’s being done so that we’ll all have drinking water in our future. Guest
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The city has put in new subway lines, and taken on trophy architectural projects and an urban renewal campaign that has transformed much of the old city. 