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Blind Pianist And Teen Tie For Cliburn Gold
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-08)
A young, blind pianist from Japan and a newly-turned 19 year-old from China both claimed gold medals in the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. A South Korean woman took the silver medal in the prestigious competition that ended Sunday night. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more on the competition, held every 4 years in Fort Worth.
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-08)
A young, blind pianist from Japan and a newly-turned 19 year-old from China both claimed gold medals in the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. A South Korean woman took the silver medal in the prestigious competition that ended Sunday night. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more on the competition, held every 4 years in Fort Worth.
USTR Ron Kirk Heads to Russia
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-03)
Ron Kirk, President Obama's U.S. Trade Representative, has been on the job now two and a half months. Previously the Texas Secretary of State under Governor Anne Richards, and then a 2-term Dallas mayor, he's now headed to Russia on a trade mission. KERA's Bill Zeeble talked to Ambassador Kirk in one of his first radio interviews since his confirmation as trade representative.
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-03)
Ron Kirk, President Obama's U.S. Trade Representative, has been on the job now two and a half months. Previously the Texas Secretary of State under Governor Anne Richards, and then a 2-term Dallas mayor, he's now headed to Russia on a trade mission. KERA's Bill Zeeble talked to Ambassador Kirk in one of his first radio interviews since his confirmation as trade representative.
June First Passport Deadline; New Passport Card
Dallas, TX
(2009-05-11)
Beginning June first, all U.S. citizens - 16 and older -- must have a valid passport to travel to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda - and return to the U.S.. KERA's BJ Austin reports.
Dallas, TX
(2009-05-11)
Beginning June first, all U.S. citizens - 16 and older -- must have a valid passport to travel to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda - and return to the U.S.. KERA's BJ Austin reports.
Dallas Skyline To Go Dark for Earth Hour
Dallas, TX
(2009-03-27)
Tomorrow night, from 8:30 to 9:30 is "Earth Hour". It is a global event organized by the World Wildlife Fund to dramatize climate change, and call for solutions.
Dallas, TX
(2009-03-27)
Tomorrow night, from 8:30 to 9:30 is "Earth Hour". It is a global event organized by the World Wildlife Fund to dramatize climate change, and call for solutions.
North Texas Celebrate Kirk's Confirmation
Dallas, TX
(2009-03-19)
Former Dallas mayor Ron Kirk is the country's new U.S. Trade Representative. The Senate voted 92 to 5 to confirm the Texan's nomination to the high post in the Obama administration. The move is drawing cheers around North Texas, as we hear from KERA reporter Bill Brown.
Dallas, TX
(2009-03-19)
Former Dallas mayor Ron Kirk is the country's new U.S. Trade Representative. The Senate voted 92 to 5 to confirm the Texan's nomination to the high post in the Obama administration. The move is drawing cheers around North Texas, as we hear from KERA reporter Bill Brown.
Dallas to Turn Lights out for "Earth Hour"
Dallas, TX
(2009-03-04)
Dallas is joining 800 cities in 79 countries for "Earth Hour" this year. On March 28th, these cities will turn off the lights for one hour. Organizer of the event, the World Wildlife Fund, says the idea is to make a global statement about climate change and the commitment to solutions.
Dallas, TX
(2009-03-04)
Dallas is joining 800 cities in 79 countries for "Earth Hour" this year. On March 28th, these cities will turn off the lights for one hour. Organizer of the event, the World Wildlife Fund, says the idea is to make a global statement about climate change and the commitment to solutions.
Muslim Protesters Rally Against Gaza Bombings
Dallas, TX
(2008-12-30)
Thousands of Muslims rallied on the grassy knoll at Dallas' Dealy Plaza to both pray and protest the Israeli bombings of Gaza. Israel calls its actions self defense, in response to Hamas rocket attacks. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more.
Dallas, TX
(2008-12-30)
Thousands of Muslims rallied on the grassy knoll at Dallas' Dealy Plaza to both pray and protest the Israeli bombings of Gaza. Israel calls its actions self defense, in response to Hamas rocket attacks. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more.
Senator Hutchison on Russia-Georgia
Dallas, TX
(2008-08-14)
In Texas today, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison said she stands behind the Bush administration's demand that Russia withdraw its troops from Georgian territory.
Dallas, TX
(2008-08-14)
In Texas today, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison said she stands behind the Bush administration's demand that Russia withdraw its troops from Georgian territory.
Honduras de facto leader says will step aside
(2009-11-21)
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras's post-coup de facto leader said on Friday he would give up his presidential duties for a week, a step Washington welcomed as a way to help ease a five-month-old political crisis.
(2009-11-21)
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras's post-coup de facto leader said on Friday he would give up his presidential duties for a week, a step Washington welcomed as a way to help ease a five-month-old political crisis.
Afghan government would fall if NATO withdraws: UK minister
(2009-11-21)
LONDON (Reuters) - The Afghan government would quickly be overthrown if NATO troops pulled out of the country now, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Friday.
Husband of Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez attacked
(2009-11-20)
HAVANA (Reuters) - The husband of Cuban dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez said he was attacked by government supporters as he waited on Friday to confront state security agents accused of detaining and beating his wife two weeks ago.
(2009-11-20)
HAVANA (Reuters) - The husband of Cuban dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez said he was attacked by government supporters as he waited on Friday to confront state security agents accused of detaining and beating his wife two weeks ago.
China mine explosion kills 11, traps 128
(2009-11-20)
BEIJING (Reuters) - A gas explosion in a coal mine in China's northeast has killed 11 miners and trapped 118 underground, the latest accident to hit the world's deadliest mining industry, state media said Saturday.
China mine explosion traps 139 underground
(2009-11-20)
BEIJING (Reuters) - A gas explosion in a coal mine in China's northeast has trapped 139 miners underground, the latest accident to hit the world's deadliest mining industry, the official Xinhua agency said on Saturday.
Albania opposition protests to demand vote recount
(2009-11-20)
TIRANA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Albanian opposition Socialist Party supporters launched their latest protest Friday to demand the government either recount the vote in a controversial June 28 election or hold another.
(2009-11-20)
TIRANA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Albanian opposition Socialist Party supporters launched their latest protest Friday to demand the government either recount the vote in a controversial June 28 election or hold another.
Afghan govt would fall if NATO withdraws: UK minister
(2009-11-20)
LONDON (Reuters) - The Afghan government would quickly be overthrown if NATO troops pulled out of the country now, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Friday.
(2009-11-20)
LONDON (Reuters) - The Afghan government would quickly be overthrown if NATO troops pulled out of the country now, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Friday.
U.N. panel condemns Iran for post-election crackdown
(2009-11-20)
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee condemned Iran on Friday for a violent crackdown on protesters after presidential elections this year that the Iranian opposition says were rigged.
New EU president raises fears in aspirant Turkey
(2009-11-20)
ANKARA (Reuters) - Herman Van Rompuy's appointment as the first European Union president provoked fears in Turkey that he might hinder Ankara's hopes of joining the bloc, with some media declaring outright that he is anti-Turkish.
(2009-11-20)
ANKARA (Reuters) - Herman Van Rompuy's appointment as the first European Union president provoked fears in Turkey that he might hinder Ankara's hopes of joining the bloc, with some media declaring outright that he is anti-Turkish.
U.N. committee slams Iran for post-election crackdown
(2009-11-20)
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee condemned Iran on Friday for a violent crackdown on protesters after presidential elections this year that the Iranian opposition says were rigged.
(2009-11-20)
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee condemned Iran on Friday for a violent crackdown on protesters after presidential elections this year that the Iranian opposition says were rigged.
