Archive for 2012
PRI’s The World: 10/09/2012 (Pakistan, Zambia, Syria)
The Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for shooting and wounding a 14-year-old activist who pushed for girls’ education. Also, a de-worming program in India is seen as an enhancement to children’s education. Plus, we check in with a DJ in Zambia to find out what is hot in the African music scene.
In Pakistan, an Activist Schoolgirl is Shot by the Taliban
A 14-year-old schoolgirl who campaigned for girls’ education in north-west Pakistan has been shot and wounded on her way from school.
The Meaning of Sharia Law
As Egypt’s constitution is being re-drafted, one word is causing friction: “sharia.” Sharia is often translated as “Islamic law” but it is much more than that. So much more that there is disagreement over what it means.
De-Worming Program Set to Launch in India
The Indian state of Rajasthan is about to launch a large-scale program to treat intestinal worms among its public school students. The idea isn’t simply to make the kids healthier – it’s to enable them to study harder and get ahead in life.
Turkey Wants Greater US Role in Backing Syrian Rebels
Six consecutive days of cross border shelling from Syria have Turkish officials increasingly frustrated with US policy on Syria. Shadi Hamid of the Brookings Institution’s Doha Center says Turkish policymakers want the US to do more to aid the Syrian opposition.
Music Heard on Air for October 5, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 5, 2012. Artists featured are: Fania All Stars, Skatalites, Senor Mandril, AfroCubism, Fragile State.
Music Heard on Air for October 9, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 9, 2012. Artists featured are: Michelino Mavatiku, Samite, Toubab Krewe, Sidestepper, Nogabe Randriaharimalala.
Egypt’s Coptic Christians Remain Fearful
While Egypt’s new president, Mohammed Mursi, is being credited with reforms, a certain segment of the population is not at all happy: Coptic Christians. They accuse the government of not doing enough to protect their minority community.
Insects, Cheese and Gastronauts of the World
Why is it that certain cultures eat certain things, when others are grossed out? Which parts of our taste buds are nature and which are nurture?
Where Does The Platinum In Your Bling Come From?
One country supplies 75 percent of the world’s platinum. Economic geologist Anthony Naldrett details how platinum from its mines at the Bushveld complex ends up in everything from catalytic converters to expensive bling.
DJ Mannasseh Phiri Spins Tracks from the ‘Say Africa’ Recording
Mannasseh Phiri is our DJ in Zambia. Today, he plays some of his favorite tracks from the album “Say Africa” by South African musician Vusi Mahlasela.
‘Hunger and Austerity’ in Spain
A couple of weeks ago Spaniards were shown some photos of themselves in the New York Times, and many didn’t like what they saw. The photographer: A certain Samuel Aranda [...]
Ike the Peacenik
The term, “military industrial complex,” tends to be associated with anti-war conspiracy theorists, but it was coined by none other than President Eisenhower (anti-war conspiracy theorists are rather fond of pointing this out) [...]
PRI’s The World: 10/08/2012 (Belgium, Venezuela, Ireland)
Republican nominee Mitt Romney lays out his foreign policy stance in Virginia speech. Venezuela’s president Hugo Chavez vows to deepen his socialist revolution after easily winning a fourth term. Belgium strives to be the center of innovation for the comic book industry.
Romney Slams President Obama on Middle East
Governor Mitt Romney slammed President Obama’s leadership in Middle East Monday in a speech at Virginia Military Institute, and offered his most comprehensive foreign policy critique to date. He called for a “change of course in the Middle East,” and urged the US to help other countries arm the Syrian rebels.
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