An investigation by the New York Times has shown how the tiny Gulf state of Qatar is supporting a wide range of Islamist groups across the Middle East. This includes Hamas, Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood and even al-Qaeda’s official branch in Syria, Jabhat al-Nusra.
The British government has been training the troops used to suppress some of the pro-democracy protesters in the Arab world includingthe Saudi Arabian National Guard sent into Bahrain. This seems to contradict expressions by the British government of “deep concern” after Bahrain’s ruling royal family used Saudi troops to put down Shi’ite demonstrators. However, the […]
We’re celebrating! On April 5, 1991, Living on Earth began its weekly broadcasts on 100 public radio stations as a half hour show with a five minute environmental news roundup. Twenty years later Founder and host Steve Curwood recalls what motivated the launch of the series.