2011 | PRI's The World

Greece Crisis Heavy Burden on Traditional Family Bonds

By Clark Boyd ⋅ October 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

Greek Village Life (Photo: James Burke/Flickr)

The harsh economic climate in Greece is putting a lot of stress on the traditional family support system there.

Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Named Most Powerful in the World

By The World ⋅ October 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

“Art Review” journal has named Chinese artist Ai Weiwei the most powerful person in the art world. Ai’s detainment by Chinese officials this past spring brought an international outcry for his release.

Florida Gallery Investigates Nazi Stolen Art

By The World ⋅ October 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

Girolamo Romano's "Christ Bearing the Cross Dragged by a Rascal."

A 16th century painting is believed to have been stolen from an Italian family by the Nazis during World War II.

Oldest Known Paint Workshop Discovered

By Rhitu Chatterjee ⋅ October 13, 2011 ⋅ 4 comments ⋅

Blombos cave panoramic view. (Photo: Magnus Haaland)

Archaeologists have discovered the oldest known workshop for making, processing and storing paints.

Fry’s Planet Word, and the Rise of Belizean Creole

By Patrick Cox ⋅ October 13, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅

An interview with writer and actor Stephen Fry, who has made a series on language for BBC TV.

Increase in the use of Drones Raise Legal Concerns

By The World ⋅ October 13, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅

Mary Ellen O’Connell (Photo: Notre Dame)

Officials in Pakistan say a US drone attack Thursday killed a top member of the militant Haqqani network. Legal scholar Mary Ellen O’Connell discusses the legal concerns raised by drone strikes.

Music Heard on Air for October 13, 2011

By Ann Lopez ⋅ October 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 13, 2011. Artists featured are: Mario Grigorov, AfroCubism, Mory Kante.

North Dakota: Training Pilots of Unmanned Aircraft

By Jason Margolis ⋅ October 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

Northland Community and Technical College's hangar. (Photo: Northland Community and Technical College)

Drone pilots may be on the ground, but they still require a high degree of aviation skills and training to fly the planes. The planes also require specialized mechanics and parts. The state of North Dakota is trying to position itself to become a leader in all-things-drones. But first order of business in North Dakota: don’t call them drones.

Haiti: Is Humanitarian Aid Going Where it’s Needed?

By The World ⋅ October 13, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅

Linda Polman's "The Crisis Caravan" book cover (Image: MacMillan)

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Dutch journalist Linda Polman, author of “The Crisis Caravan: What’s Wrong with Humanitarian Aid?” Polman says Haiti is an example of a place where a lack of coordination has hampered aid distribution.