Paddy O'Connell

A Song Contest Stirs Up Human Rights Issues

Arts, Culture & Media

The Geo Quiz takes us to an oil-rich city on the Caspian Sea where 42 countries are competing to win a song contest. The event is shining a spotlight on the poor human rights record of this former Soviet state.

The World

Rupert Murdoch ‘Not A Fit Person’ to Run Major Company

Conflict & Justice
The World

From the royal wedding to riots, a swift downturn for the UK

Conflict & Justice
The World

Arrests and resignations continue in News Corp. hacking scandal

Conflict & Justice
The World

The Economics of a Royal Wedding

The World

London protests and the royals

Conflict & Justice

In London, thousands of students took to the streets yesterday, protesting plans that would raise their raise tuition fees. Protestors vandalized a car carrying Prince Charles and Camilla. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks to the BBC’s Paddy O’Connell.

The World

British react to royal wedding plans

Global Politics

Big news in Britain: Prince William is to marry long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton sometime next year. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC’s Paddy O’ Connell about British reaction to the wedding news.

The World

She’s got pressure

Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Paddy O’Connell about Britain’s pressure-filled version of American Idol. The show is called “Britain’s Got Talent” and the pressure on audience favorite Susan Boyle has risen to the point that she’s had to move to a secure undisclosed location.