While the headlines often report the skirmishes or prisoner swaps between Israel and the Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, some scholars argue that Israel’s greatest challenge is the division within the borders of Israel proper—that is, between the Jewish citizens and the Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel. One such scholar will give a public lecture Wednesday at MSU. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore has this interview.
Asknosie Chocolate has partnered with parents of schoolchildren in Davao, Philippines, where many of the students suffer from malnutrition. The Springfield-based manufacturer has just launched a sustainable school lunch program by selling a new product called “Tableya.” KSMU’s Jennifer Moore has detais.
An international team of researchers, several of them here in the Ozarks, are working together to breed new grapes. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore has this story on how these new breeds are expected to affect the wine industry.
Tense negotiations are continuing after Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas last week urged world leaders to support his bid for membership in the United Nations. Currently, the Palestinian Territories are not recognized as a state: the West Bank exists under Israeli occupation, and the Gaza Strip has some degree of autonomy. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore spoke with an expert to learn more.
Hala Giryani is a native of Libya living in Nixa, Missouri. Her mother and cousins are still in the north African country, where rebels stormed the compound of their decades-long dictator, Moammar Gadhafi in what appears to be the final throes of revolution. KSMU's Jennifer Moore checked in with Giryani again Wednesday.
A Springfield humanitarian organization—Friends Against Hunger—says it would like to help refugees fleeing famine in Somalia. However, it’s faced with a problem. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore has details.
Within hours of the deadly tornado that took 160 lives in Joplin in May, phones were ringing off the hook with calls of people who wanted to help. One of those phone calls in the coming days was from a representative of a tiny Persian Gulf state with deep pockets and a record of philanthropy. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore talked with the superintendent of Joplin Public Schools and has this interview about a donation that came to fruition this week.
On Tuesday, longtime Cuban dictator Fidel Castro let his country know he would no longer hold a top position in government. The ill and aging leader’s stepping down is the end of an era for the Latin American country, and he has handed the reigns over to his brother, Raul Castro. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore spoke with Jorge Padron, a retired Chemistry professor from Drury University who once called Cuba home.
An expert in modern-day Iraq will be in Springfield Wednesday evening to give his perspective on the American legacy in Iraq. KSMU's Jennifer Moore caught up with him by phone.
One of the most destructive natural disasters in Japanese history has taken an extreme toll on the lives of those affected. Although the situation looks dire on the ground in Japan, many here in the Ozarks are doing what they can to aid in relief efforts. KSMU’s Mike Donnelly reports
As the country of Libya rises up against decades-long dictator Moammar Qadhafi, Libyans living in the United States say they feel almost helpless watching the situation from afar. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore talked with one local woman about how her life has been turned upside down since the unrest began…and we want to let you know that this woman’s memories include events that some listeners may find disturbing.
Egypt is giving birth to a new government after its people finally ousted their 30-year president Hosni Mubarak. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore spoke with Dr. David Romano, who teaches Middle Eastern politics in MSU’s political science department, about what this means for Americans.
Thousands of people across the country of Egypt took to the streets Tuesday, calling for an end to President Hosni Mubarak’s government, claiming that it is corrupt and that the country’s poverty rates are unacceptable. One Springfield resident who’s originally from Egypt is keeping a close eye on the situation from afar. KSMU's Jennifer Moore reports.
As Chinese President Hu Jintao visits Washington and talks with President Barack Obama, a younger generation is watching with great hopes for the future of the two countries’ relationship. KSMU’s Xiaowen Tan reports.
As Chinese President Hu Jintao visits Washington and talks with President Barack Obama, a younger generation is watching with great hopes for the future of the two countries’ relationship. KSMU’s Xiaowen Tan reports.
Sunday is United Nations Day. This year, the global organization is celebrating its 65th anniversary, and Springfield’s chapter of the UN Association will host a special guest speaker. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore has details.
Although the war the US is fighting in the Middle East is referred to as "The War in Afghanistan," many experts say its neighboring country, Pakistan, is as much of a concern, if not more. This week, Missouri State University hosted a visiting lecturer from Pakistan. Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy is a professor of physics at Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad, and his lecture was titled “Defeating Religious Terrorism: What Will it Take?” He joined KSMU's Jennifer Moore by phone.
This week was a big one for VIPs visiting Springfield: over the course of a couple of days, we had a vice president, a governor, a Congressman and a state official in town. But another VIP—someone whom many consider a national treasure—managed to make a relatively quiet entrance. AS KSMU’s Jennifer Moore reports, this person prefers to fly under the radar.
This week was a big one for VIPs visiting Springfield: over the course of a couple of days, we had a vice president, a governor, a Congressman and a state official in town. But another VIP—someone whom many consider a national treasure—managed to make a relatively quiet entrance. AS KSMU’s Jennifer Moore reports, this person prefers to fly under the radar.
Tomorrow marks the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. KSMU’s Michele Skalicky attended a 9/11 memorial service in Springfield this morning and brings us this report…
A retired construction worker who lives alone in rural Newton County is still getting over jet-lag after the trip of a lifetime. KSMU’s Jennifer Moore reports.
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon traveled through Afghanistan on Friday in a trip with four other governors and General Craig McKinley, Chief of the National Guard Bureau. His trip included Kuwait and Iraq as well, as he meets with military leadership and visits Missouri troops and military hospitals. KSMU’s Adam Murphy reports.
The Korean War began 60 years ago Friday when North Korea invaded the South. President Truman was in his home in Independence, Missouri, when his Secretary of State delivered the news. Within a few short weeks, US Troops were preparing to come to the defense of South Korea, even though war was never officially declared. One soldier who was among them was a young Marine by the name of Clifford Auberry. On Friday, he joined KSMU's Jennifer Moore by phone in Springfield.
