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PRI’s The World: 09/27/2011(Kosovo, Australia)

By The World ⋅ September 27, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Greece Prime Minister Papandreou Pleads for German Bailout

By The World ⋅ September 27, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

The European Central Bank (Photo: Wiki Commons)

In a speech Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou told a group of German businessmen that it wasn’t just a rescue, but “an investment to move Greece to the future.”

A Strange Rhythm to Life in Troubled Kabul

By Laura Lynch ⋅ September 26, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Laura Lynch interviewing in Kabul, Afghanistan

As we crawled along in the chaos that is Kabul’s afternoon rush hour yesterday, Iqbal casually turned to me and mentioned that his wife had gone into labor [...]

Gorbachev, Yeltsin and the Demise of the USSR

By Brigid McCarthy ⋅ September 26, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Boris Yeltsin speaking at a meeting of his supporters in 1993 (Photo: Creative Commons)

There are many Russians who say a critical factor in the demise of the USSR was the power struggle that broke out between Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin.

Saving Greece and the Euro

By Clark Boyd ⋅ September 26, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Greek Flag (Photo: Oscar Alexander/Flickr)

In the latest attempt to stabilize the eurozone debt crisis, a number of measures are being discussed according to reports from the weekend’s international meeting in Washington.

How Zambia’s New Leader Wants to Work With China

By The World ⋅ September 26, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Five years ago, when Michael Sata first ran for office, he promised to chase the Chinese out of the country, but that has changed.

Popularity Boost for Palestinian Leader Abbas

By Matthew Bell ⋅ September 26, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

Palestinians gathered in Ramallah on Sunday to welcome President Mahmoud Abbas back from the United Nations. (photo: Matthew Bell)

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is enjoying a popularity boost after his speech at the United Nations.

Widows in War-Torn Afghanistan

By Laura Lynch ⋅ September 26, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Afghan woman and her son in Kabul, Afghanistan (Photo: Laura Lynch)

Thousands of Afghan men have been killed during the long war in Afghanistan, leaving their families without a father and a husband.

Music Heard on Air for September 26, 2011

By Ann Lopez ⋅ September 26, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for September 26, 2011. Artists featured are: Phil Thornton, El Michaels Affair, Moriba Koita, Issa Bagayogo, Proem, Fragile State, Ante Rem.