2011 February | PRI's The World - Part 7

Archive for February, 2011

Shadowy graffiti artist causing stir in LA

By The World ⋅ February 18, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The signature work of the British graffiti artist known as Banksy is showing up in Los Angeles. He’s rumored to be in town for the Oscars. Anchor Lisa Mullins has more on what kind of mischief the mysterious artist has been causing. Download MP3
Banksy homepage

Mediterranean island

By The World ⋅ February 18, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The shores of a Mediterranean island are on our radar today. It’s part of Italy, the largest the three Pelagian Islands south of Sicily. Thousands of Tunisians recently fled to this tiny Italian outpost. Can you name the Italian island they’ve landed on? Download MP3

Egypt’s Amr Diab

By The World ⋅ February 18, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Protestors from Tahrir Square feel they could have used a bit more star-power support. One singer they’re not happy with is superstar Amr Diab. Last year, he recorded a song supportive of Mubarak. During the protests, he was nowhere to be found. Now he has a song called “Egypt Has Spoken” in which he tries to restore his street credibility. Marco Werman has more. Download MP3
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PRI’s The World (2/18/2011: Uprisings across the Middle East; Panahi at the Berlinale)

By The World ⋅ February 18, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Coninuing protests in the Middle East including new clashes between protesters and security forces in Jordan. Also, Belgium marks a new world record, the country’s been without a government since last April. Plus, an Egyptian pop star puts out a post-revolution single — but disappointed fans note that he was conspicuously absent DURING the uprising. Download MP3

Bahrain cracks down on protests

By The World ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Protests have been banned in Bahrain and the military has been ordered to tighten its grip after the violent removal of anti-government demonstrators, state TV reports. Three people died and 231 were injured when police broke up the main protest camp, said Bahrain’s health minister. The unrest comes amid a wave of protest in the Middle East and North Africa. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof who is in Bahrain. Download MP3
Read Kristof’s tweets from Bahrain
Video: Bahrain protests

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood

By The World ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood was outlawed for nearly a half century. Now it could be part of the next Egyptian government. It officially advocates sharia law but members have their differences. The World’s Ben Gilbert has the story. Download MP3
Egypt coverage on The World

Sexual harassment in Egypt

By The World ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Reporter Daniel Estrin tells us that sexual harassment is fairly common in Egypt. And it’s not just limited to foreigners. A study by the Egyptian Center for Women’s Rights have found that 60 percent of Egyptian women and 98 percent of foreign women are harassed on a daily basis. Download MP3

Malaysia’s maid shortage rooted in abuse

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Malaysian families are facing a critical shortage of maids. Most of the maids come from Indonesia. But that country banned its citizens from going to work as maids in Malaysia after a series of high profile abuses against them. Jennifer Pak reports from Kuala Lumpur. Download MP3

Rastamouse upsets some people

By The World ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The World’s Alex Gallafent tells us about a new kids TV show in Britain called Rastamouse. It’s wildly popular, but it’s also been criticized for racial stereotyping. So will Rastamouse follow Thomas the Tank Engine and Angelina Ballerina onto US TV screens? Download MP3

Video: A clip from Rastamouse

Saudi Arabia on guard against unrest

By The World ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The Saudi royal family has been cautiously watching the unrest in the Arab world and is expressing its nervousness publicly. Anchor Lisa Mullins has details. Download MP3

Risk for women journalists in Egypt

By The World ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Following the news that CBS correspondent Lara Logan suffered a brutal sexual assault and beating while covering the recent protests in Egypt, Anchor Lisa Mullins asks Cairo-based journalist Ursula Lindsey about her experiences as a woman foreign correspondent working there. Download MP3

Uganda’s presidential elections

By The World ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Uganda’s longtime President Yoweri Museveni is running for re-election. He’s expected to win, but many in Uganda say the election may not be free and fair. Dennis Porter reports from the capital, Kampala. Download MP3

Popular German politician accused of plagiarism

By The World ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC’s Stephen Evans in Berlin about accusations of plagiarism against Germany’s defense minister. Download MP3

The political landscape in Middle East

By The World ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The Muslim Brotherhood is just one of the many groups and individuals calling for new systems of government across the Middle East. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Zachary Lockman, a professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic studies, for a sense of all the different players involved. Download MP3

Irish-speaking Ireland

By The World ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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For Today’s Geo Quiz, it helps to speak Irish. Traditional Irish is still spoken in some pockets of Ireland. These districts are scattered up and down the rocky west coast: What’s the collective name for all of the country’s Irish-speaking districts? Download MP3