Archive for 2012
Former Peace Corps Colleague Remembers Ambassador Stevens
One detail about the US ambassador to Libya who died last week: back in the 1980s, Christopher Stevens served in the Peace Corps in Morocco. The World’s Marco Werman speaks with a former volunteer who served with Stevens, just down the road from him in the Atlas Mountains.
The World Map: September 18, 2012
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PRI’s The World: 09/18/2012 (Saudi Arabia, Norway, Israel)
Romney’s leaked comments on the Palestinians reverberate in the Middle East. Also, Spain’s new conservative government seeks to roll back laws making abortion legal. And hikers from around the globe plan a new trail that would connect paths on both sides of the Atlantic.
Romney: Palestinians Have ‘No Interest’ in Mideast Peace
More footage from a secretly recorded video of Gov. Romney talking to donors says the candidate fears Palestinians have “no interest” in peace with Israel and that the peace process is likely to languish under his administration. Peter Feaver of Duke University says the Romney statements don’t differ markedly from President Obama’s current approach to Middle East peace.
What Israelis and Palestinians hear in Mitt Romney’s comments on Mideast Peace
Israelis are reacting to the leaked Romney comments about Palestinians having “no interest in peace with Israel” and being committed to Israel’s destruction. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Jerusalem.
The Perils of Campaigning in Spanish
For Obama, Romney and many before them, speaking to voters in their native tongue is a great idea—until it goes wrong.
Working in India’s Textile Mills and the Sumangali Scheme
Indian textile mills increasingly rely on young women and girls for labor. Many of the young female workers sign contracts known as the Sumangali scheme. The mills withhold part of their paychecks and then give them a lump sum for a dowry four years later. But if the workers leave before the four years are up, they lose all of the money.
#MuslimRage Hashtag on Twitter Backfires for Newsweek
Newsweek magazine caused a stir recently with its “Muslim Rage” hashtag on Twitter. It was supposed to provoke a discussion of why Muslims are so angry in the wake of the release of a film trailer critical of the prophet Muhammad. Instead, the hashtag became a way for many to critique Newsweek.
Saudi Blogger Rana Jarbou’s Niqab Experiment
Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to Rana Jarbou, a Saudi blogger who decided to wear the niqab, the full face covering worn by many women in Saudi Arabia, and then write about it.
Music Heard on Air for September 18, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for September 18, 2012. Artists featured are: Charanga Cakewalk, Kerekes Band, Marcos Valle, Toubab Krewe, Jesus Alemany.
Chechnya’s Strong Man Ramzan Khadyrov
Russia’s North Caucasus region remains a violent place with ongoing Islamist insurgencies in Dagestan and Ingushetia. In Chechnya, though, the violence has decreased. But the man who runs the republic, Ramzan Khadyrov, has been accused of human rights abuses and of ordering the killing of political opponents.
Extending the Appalachian Trail to Both Sides of the Atlantic
We’re looking for the name of a very long hiking trail for our Geo Quiz, more than 10,000 miles miles long. The trail is a horseshoe-shaped trail that roughly wraps around the North Atlantic Ocean. The path follows along some mountain ranges that share a common geology.
Inside the Newsroom: September 18, 2012
Take a look inside our editorial process as show producer Jeb Sharp leads a team of reporters, producers, engineers and editors to create a show.
Art-Pop Music from Norway’s Susanne Sundfør
Music journalist Marius Asp from NRK in Oslo brings us his latest pick from the European music scene. Today, he spins tracks from Norway’s Susanne Sundfør’s new album “The Silicone Veil.”
PRI’s The World: 09/17/2012 (Sri Lanka, Haiti, Japan)
How China’s dispute with Japan is affecting relations between Beijing and Washington. Also, farmers in Sri Lanka are suffering from a kidney disease that could be linked to the chemicals they use. Plus, we hear about the role of immigrants in the Battle of Antietam, 150 years ago today.
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