The World
China’s Take on the US Presidential Debate
There were a lot of people in China watching the presidential debate, lighting up social media with their real time reactions.
Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera Wins Triple Crown
The ‘Triple Crown’ isn’t just a horse racing thing. It’s also what a baseball player wins when he ends up tops in his league for batting avarege, RBIs and homers. And Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers just finished the regular-season leading the American League in all three of those categories. Where in Venezuela is Cabrera from?
PRI’s The World: 10/03/2012 (Venezuela, Myanmar, Norway)
Why many Venezuelans living in Miami will be visiting New Orleans this coming weekend. Also, Germany’s religious tax and why some German Catholics are under pressure to pay up. Plus, an exhibit at an Israeli children’s museum that simulates what it is like to get old.
Azeri Leader Heydar Aliyev’s Statue Creates Controversy
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a North American city where you would find a new statue of the former President of Azerbaijan.
PRI’s The World: 10/02/2012 (Argentina, Jamaica, Georgia)
Election results in Georgia signal a possible democratic turning point for the former Soviet state. Also, we hear how gay rights activists are trying to fight widespread homophobia in Jamaica. And reminiscing about the late Brazilian funk master Tim Maia and his music.
PRI’s The World: 10/01/2012 (Syria, Iran, Haiti)
Aleppo’s historic covered market is gutted by fire, another casualty of Syria’s civil war. Also, a photographer documents female soldiers who patrol the India-Pakistani border and our Geo Quiz leads us to a Buddha statue that’s out of this world.
Inside the Newsroom: Monday, October 1st
Follow along as we live-blog the inner workings of our show. Lend your voice to the editorial process by tweeting #worldnewsroom.
PRI’s The World: 09/28/2012 (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Somalia, Ireland)
Kenyan forces claim to oust the militant Islamic group al-Shabab from its Somali stronghold. Also, a young Saudi blogger expects democratic reforms in Saudi Arabia soon. Plus, Chinese comedian Joe Wong delivers his take on immigration and what he calls “cultural confusion.”
Slideshow: Ireland’s Changing Pub Culture
In Ireland, the company that makes Guinness stout created a holiday – Arthur’s Day – to celebrate Guinness and boost sales. But some pub owners say the need for marketing events like that show how Ireland’s pub culture is changing.
PRI’s The World: 09/27/2012 (Scotland, Iran, Israel)
An Israeli government report suggests economic sanctions are hitting Iran hard. And we find out how Iranians are responding to the call for military action against them. Plus, an ancient Japanese musical tradition is performed in Scotland.
Inside the Newsroom: September 27, 2012
Follow along as we live-blog the day to create a show. Tweet your feedback to #worldnewsroom.
PRI’s The World: 09/26/2012 (Jamaica, South Korea, Iran)
The latest from the UN General Assembly. Iran bars women university students from 76 fields of study. And South Koreans, once good savers, are going into debt.
Iran Universities Restrict Options For Women
A recent decision by several Iranian universities is drawing criticism from international human rights groups. The universities are barring women from 76 fields of undergraduate studies, including math and chemistry.
Inside the Newsroom: September 25, 2012
Take a behind the scenes look into our newsroom as we live blog about our editorial process.
PRI’s The World: 09/25/2012 (Brazil, Peru, Ethiopia)
Obama and Romney present their foreign policy agendas. Also, the Chinese take on Beijing’s rocky leadership transition. Plus, an Ethiopian hero of the Korean War tells his story.
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