Steven Davy

Steven Davy

Steven Davy is web editor for The World. He oversees theworld.org and the show's social media.

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The World on Twitter: Wednesday Aug. 22

The World on Twitter, Wednesday morning: Aug. 22

Here are some of the stories we’re thinking about this morning: Kim Jong Un flying to Iran, South Africa’s JERM on Obama, Kenyan clashes in Coast Province, and more.

Storified by PRI’s The World · Wed, Aug 22 2012 06:59:41

Guess he doesn’t share his father’s fear of flying: Reports: Kim Jong Un will travel to Iran http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/21/13400924-reports-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-will-travel-to-iran#.UDTRPsaofeY.twitter via @NBCNewsWorldJonathan Dyer
What’s going on there: powerful pictures from Aleppo by Goran Tomasevic http://nyti.ms/OYqiQgMarco Werman
RT @mynameisjerm: So Sf’s JERM on Obama and bringing the troops home http://jerm.co.za/barack-obama-bringing-change/ via @pritheworld #obama #syriaGlobal Cartoons
BBC News – Greece needs more time for cuts, says PM Samaras http://bbc.in/Nfgr8H < Shock. The Eurocrisis didn’t go away during Eurovacation.Clark Boyd
Hush Hush, a new comedy on Saudi state TV features women who drive. Check out what else is on Ramadan TV sweeps month. http://ow.ly/d6Pi3joyhackel
Time for the World to hit this head on. BBC News – Deadly fighting over Syria grips north Lebanon http://bbc.in/PvOSGX @pritheworldChris Woolf
A move to make US cyberwar routine w/ secret #PlanX http://ow.ly/d95PBSteven Davy
UK woman teaches sign language in Iran, attends the inaugural conference for Iranian interpreters: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-19318144Patrick Cox
Shell investment gives big boost to fracking in China. Hear about why it matters: http://wp.me/pSGzf-yRN http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/aug/21/shell-invest-china-shale-gas-frackingPeter Thomson
BBC News – Kenyan clashes kill at least 48 in Coast Province http://bbc.in/PF8He7Jeb Sharp

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