Archive for October, 2012
‘Monkey Boy’ Jesus Fresco Draws Global Attention and Tourists
The Spanish town of Borja is coping with the floods of tourists coming to see the monkey Jesus, the church fresco touched-up by an elderly parishioner in August.
Measuring the Impact of Bhutan’s Melting Glaciers
Can you name the 1,800 mile long river that originates in Tibet, high in the Himalayas, then winds its way south through India and Bangladesh before it finally empties into the Bay of Bengal?
Romney’s ‘On the Road to Greece’ from the Second Presidential Debate
In Tuesday night’s debate, Governor Mitt Romney cautioned that four more years of President Obama’s economic policies would put the US on “the road to Greece,” a nod to the Mediterranean country’s ongoing financial woes.
#MyFirstConcert: Share Your Experience
We’ve heard from of you since producer Andrea Crossan admitted that the first concert she ever went to was the Canadian band Rush, and that she lied about it for years. Andrea and anchor Marco Werman share some of the many stories we’ve received.
US Appeals Court Ruling on Former Bin Laden Driver Could Derail Other Guantanamo Cases
A US court has quashed the conviction of Osama Bin Laden’s former driver, who had been jailed in Guantanamo Bay for giving material support to terrorism.
PRI’s The World: 10/16/2012 (Cuba, Brazil, Egypt)
The view from Libya on the way the September attack on the consulate in Benghazi is playing in the US presidential campaign. Also, a stunning change for Cubans wanting to travel abroad. And an Israeli-Iranian singer wins fans in Israel for her Persian music.
Criticizing Security in Libya Remains Romney Tactic
The killing of US ambassador Chris Stevens in Libya last month is almost certain to come up in Tuesday’s presidential debate. The Romney campaign has been repeatedly attacking the President Obama for failing to provide adequate security. But how fair are those accusations?
Libyans Remorseful that Obama ‘Getting the Heat’ After Benghazi Attack
Many Libyans are still trying to make sense of the attack in Benghazi that happened five weeks ago Tuesday. Correspondent Marine Olivesi is in the capital, Tripoli. She says many of the Libyans she talked to are contrite, and hope for continued close relations with Washington.
Play ‘Now or Later’ Stirs Up Issues on Blasphemy and Freedom of Speech
The play presented by the Huntington Theater Company in Boston mirrors some of the anti-Muslim tumult and the issues that surrounded the Benghazi attack.
Cuba to Lift Travel Restrictions on its People
Cuba announced today it will lift most travel restrictions in the New Year. Pretty much any Cuban who wants to will be allowed to leave. It could be a stunning change for Cubans. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Sarah Rainsford.
Brazil Embraces Affirmative Action With New Law to Boost Racial Diversity at Universities
While the US Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of considering race in college admissions, Brazil is moving ahead on affirmative action. In August, Brazil’s president signed a law setting aside half of public university seats for poor or nonwhite students.
British Hacker Gary McKinnon Will Not Face Extradition to the US
The British government announced Tuesday that Gary McKinnon, accused by the US of “the biggest military hack of all time,” will not be extradited to the US to stand trial.
Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse Mount Against Former BBC TV Host
Jimmy Savile was one of Britain’s most popular media personalities. He was a TV host, a DJ and cultural icon all rolled in one. But since he died last year, allegations have been made that Savile was a sexual predator. Anchor Marco Werman talks with Sarah Lyall, the London correspondent for the New York Times.
Deciphering Ancient Manuscripts at Saint Catherine’s Monastery
The Geo Quiz takes us to a monastery this time. Monks have lived for at least 17 centuries at Saint Catherine’s monastery — where monks have lived for at least 17 centuries.
‘A Matter of Habit’ Song Banned From Israeli Army Radio Galatz
Israel’s Army Radio has banned the popular song “A Matter of Habit” from its airwaves stating that the song “denounces those that have sacrificed their life for the defense of the country.”
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