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Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer interview: Reykjavik
The World
May 16, 2008
For our Geo Quiz today we asked you to name the world's most northern national capital, where the city's modern art festival is now underway. The answer is Reykjavik, Iceland. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with travel writer Tom Haines for a quick survey of the sights and sounds at the "experimental marathon" exhibition underway at the Reykjavík Art Museum.
Arts, Culture & Media
Jules Verne's take on Icelandic glaciers
The World
June 05, 2008
The upcoming movie, "Journey to the Center of The Earth," makes reference to some real locations, but does the fictional account match reality?
Environment
A bright spot in depleted fisheries
The World
September 18, 2008
Conservationists say the world's fisheries are in danger of collapsing from rampant over fishing. But a new study suggests it may be possible to head off this calamity by changing how fisheries are managed.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Overseas bailout
The World
September 29, 2008
As the U.S. bailout plan stumbles on Capitol Hill, European banks are suffering from their exposure to the U.S. crisis. The World's Laura Lynch reports that governments in Europe have had to intervene with bailouts of their own.
Conflict & Justice
Iceland home to resettled Palestinians
The World
September 30, 2008
Some Palestinian refugees who fled Iraq have found refuge in an unlikely place... Iceland. Reporter Brandy Yanchyk has the story.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Iceland's economic meltdown
The World
October 07, 2008
Iceland was declared one of the best places to live in by the United Nations. Now the island nation has become the latest country to bailout its troubled banks. The World's Laura Lynch reports.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit - Emiliana Torrini
The World
October 10, 2008
Icelandic-Italian singer Emiliana Torrini explains how the title track to her just released CD "Me and Armini" evolved, then performs it for us.
Environment
Iceland's genetic history
The World
January 16, 2009
A new DNA study in Iceland suggests that the country's main lineage may not be all Viking. Testing of ancient teeth from an Iceland museum suggests the country's first Viking settlers may have brought women from the British Isles with them. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the lead author of the study, Kari Stefansson.
Global Politics
Iceland's new prime minister
The World
January 29, 2009
Iceland may be in economic crisis, but it's making news on another front. The country is about to get its first openly gay prime minister. The World's Gerry Hadden has the story.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
The World
April 02, 2009
Today's Geo Answer is Grimsby, England, where Icelandandic fishermen are going in increasing numbers to sell their catch. The BBC's Sarah Falkingham reports Icelandic fishermen are finding it hard to sell their catch at home - so they're travel to Grimsby to market it.