Lucy Martirosyan

March 20, 2020

The US-Canada border is set to close Friday except for non-essential workers as both countries work to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. That's a big disruption for the people of Windsor, Ontario.

Internet

Russia is trying to spread a viral disinformation campaign

The World

March 19, 2020

President Vladimir Putin says Russia has COVID-19 under control. But a recent EU document says Russian media have deployed a "significant disinformation campaign" against the West to worsen the impact of the coronavirus.

Arts, Culture & Media

Transcript: Artist Christine Sun Kim on ‘deaf rage,’ the Super Bowl and the power of sound

The World

February 13, 2020

This is a transcript of The World's radio story on Artist Christine Sun Kim. Kim's first language is American Sign Language (ASL). She spoke to The World through ASL interpreters.

Arts, Culture & Media

Artist Christine Sun Kim on ‘deaf rage,’ the Super Bowl and the power of sound

The World

February 13, 2020

From signing the anthem at the Super Bowl to shifting attitudes about sound in the art world, this artist hopes you’ll think again about deafness.

Bye-bye, Bei Bei: Is diplomacy at play with this panda’s return to China?

The World

November 19, 2019

The US and China don’t have the best relationship right now. Could panda diplomacy be why Bei Bei the panda is leaving the National Zoo?

Cheese, please: Chef takes Michelin to court after losing coveted star

The World

October 04, 2019

The 2019 Michelin Guide stripped a star from French chef Marc Veryrat, but he says the reviewer mistook a French cheese blend for cheddar. Now, he's going to court demanding the documents behind the review.

9 Colombian rebel dissidents killed in bombing raid, president says

The World

August 30, 2019

Nine FARC dissidents were killed in a bombing raid in southern Colombia, the first since former leaders of the group announced a new offensive this week.