2011 November | PRI's The World

Hawkish Talk In Israel About Iran

By Matthew Bell ⋅ November 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (Model) (Photo: Iranian pavilion of EXPO 2010 Shanghai)

Iran has accused Israel and the US of preparing a military attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities ahead of an IAEA report expected to be highly critical of Iranian intentions.

Translators Past, Present and Future

By Patrick Cox ⋅ November 7, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments ⋅ Transcript

Why human translators aren’t afraid of machine translators. Also, a history of translation, and a new novel that draws on The Iliad.

The Power of San Francisco’s Chinese Press

By Monica Campbell ⋅ November 7, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

Chinese-language papers in San Francisco. (Photo: Monica Campbell)

San Francisco is likely to elect Ed Lee as the city’s first-ever Chinese-American mayor on Tuesday. For the city’s expanding Chinese population, it could mean pride in holding the city’s top spot and it could also boost the standing of the numerous Chinese-language papers.

Monrovia Protest Turns Deadly Ahead of Liberia’s Presidential Run-off

By Bonnie Allen ⋅ November 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Ellen Sirleaf Johnson (Photo: Bonnie Allen)

At least one person has died after shots were reportedly fired during an opposition protest in Monrovia ahead of Liberia’s presidential run-off.

Why a Bangkok Neighborhood Flood Barrier was Torn Down

By Irwin Loy ⋅ November 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Since part of the flood barrier was destroyed in early November, authorities have mobilized police units to help residents with transportation and supplies--but also to keep the peace, should any further violence erupt. A map at the makeshift police base shows the direction of floodwater descending on central Bangkok. (Photo: Irwin Loy)

Reporter Irwin Loy reports on the dividing line in a flooded part of Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. In one neighborhood, houses on one side of the street have been flooded for weeks, but houses on the other side were not, until angry residents knocked down the barrier holding back the flood waters.

Africa’s Newest Subway System

By The World ⋅ November 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Algiers Metro (Photo: Magharebia/Flickr)

We’re looking for the home of the world’s newest metro for the Geo Quiz. This rapid transit system has been in the works for 30 years.

Podcast: The World Population at Seven Billion

By Rhitu Chatterjee ⋅ November 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Crowd in Venice (Photo: Joery Bruijntjes)

On October 31st, world population reached seven billion. That’s according to the latest estimates by the United Nations Population Fund. We explore what that means for the planet and our future in it. We compare family planning programs in two South Asian countries. Also, breaking news about a Dutch science scandal.

What Mexican Singer Lila Downs’ ‘Pecados y Milagros’ Says About Drug Violence

By The World ⋅ November 7, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Lila Downs is a singer living in Mexico City. On her latest album “Pecados y Milagros” or Sins and Miracles she sings songs set against the backdrop of drug-related violence in Mexico. Lila Downs tells Marco Werman that her songs help express anger, frustration and fear.

PRI’s The World: 11/07/2011(Syria, Thailand)

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Mars 500 Experiment ‘Returns’ to Earth

By The World ⋅ November 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

A six-person international crew has “landed” back on Earth after 18 months in a capsule in Russia.

The ‘Official’ Iraqi Attitude

By Carol Hills ⋅ November 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

The “official” Iraqi attitude toward the announcement that US troops will be out of Iraq by the end of the year, by Swiss-Lebanese cartoonist Patrick Chappatte, The International Herald Tribune.

Greeks Agree On Coalition Government

By The World ⋅ November 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (Photo: BBC)

Greek leaders at crisis talks in Athens agree to form a coalition government, with a new prime minister replacing beleaguered George Papandreou.

Former US Ambassador Nicholas Burns on Greece Crisis

By The World ⋅ November 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

R. Nicholas Burns (Photo: Belfer Center/Harvard University)

Anchor Lisa Mullins talks with Nicholas Burns, Professor of International Politics at Harvard and former US Ambassador to Greece, about the ongoing financial and political turmoil in Greece.