Miharu Ensemble’s Chamber Music

The Miharu Ensemble perform chamber music in a convention center in Japan where about 900 evacuees are staying.

Video: Living at the Big Palette Convention Center

5 US Soldiers killed in Iraq

US fatalities in Iraq have been rare since the end of combat operations there

Golan Heights Incident: Israel denies ‘over reaction’

Israel has accused Syria of encouraging violence at the Golan Heights cease-fire line.

After the Dalai Lama

What does the Dalai Lama’s handing over powers mean for the Tibetan people?

British Town Says No To Dirty Words

A town in England goes after people who swear and use foul language in public.

Contamination Risks Near Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant

A discussion about the contamination risks near the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Music Heard on Air for June 6, 2011

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for June 6, 2011. Artists featured are: Incas in Cyberspace, Ayub Ogada, Forro In The Dark, Tor Dietrichson, Moriba Koita, Habib Koite & Bamada, Salif Keita.

Ethiopia’s child brides

Name the northwestern region of Ethiopia, which is home to the Amharic language.

PRI’s The World(06/06/2011: Germany, Tibet)

The latest edition of PRI The World’s broadcast.

E. Coli Outbreak: Source Still A Mystery

With customers scared of E. coli, vegetable vendors in Germany are having trouble selling their produce.

Toilet Tales

The Long Walk to Israel

Passing the Erez border between Israel and the Gaza Strip on foot is an eerie experience.

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Arrival in Bangalore, India

Examining India’s sense of identity as it charges full steam ahead in the global economy.

Serbia’s Die-Hard Nationalists

Serb nationalism seems a thing of the past, but some ultra-nationalists still hold annual get-togethers.