The World
PRI’s The World: 01/28/2013 (Hungary, Antarctica, Brazil)
The challenges of passing comprehensive immigration reform in Washington. Plus, urban farmers in the slums of sub-Saharan Africa find ways to put food on the table and money in their pockets. And surf music from land-locked Hungary.
PRI’s The World: 01/25/2013 (Canada, Myanmar, Egypt)
We hear from a protester out in Tahrir Square on the second anniversary of the start of Egypt’s revolution. Also, men in India talk about the problem of violence against women there. And two Canadian provinces fight over lobsters.
Discussion: How Drones Change Everything
The World reporters Jason Margolis and Arun Rath join our partners at NOVA to discuss the future of unmanned aerial vehicles for both military and civilian use.
PRI’s The World: 01/24/2013 (South Africa, Italy, Spain)
As the United Nations launches an investigation on the impact of drone strikes on civilians, we examine the evolution of US drone policy under President Obama. Also, the Italian Mafia’s involvement in the renewable energy business. And how a cultural anthropologist works to identify the remains of migrants who died trying to cross the Sonoran desert.
PRI’s The World: 01/23/2013 (Russia, Australia, Spain)
US pilots practice flying drones over New York state, raising questions about civilian privacy. Also, we examine Hillary Clinton’s legacy as Secretary of State, as she prepares to step down. Plus, turmoil at Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet in the wake of an acid attack against the artistic director there.
Toxic Turmoil at the Bolshoi
Moscow’s famous Bolshoi Ballet appointed a new temporary artistic director this week. A former ballerina will take the place of Sergei Filin, who was viciously attacked with acid last week. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with journalist Anna Nemtsova in Moscow about the latest on the investigation and the reportedly toxic atmosphere at the Bolshoi.
PRI’s The World: 01/22/2013 (Palau, Norway, Israel)
A high turnout in the Israeli elections Tuesday. Also, the tiny nation of Palau fights to protect its tuna. And learning Chinese through a bilingual app called Dim Sum Warriors.
Israel Elections: Netanyahu Expected to Win Re-election
Israelis went to the polls Tuesday for a parliamentary election that’s not expected to change their country’s political leadership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will most probably keep his job.
Brunost Cheese Burns, Makes Headlines in Scandinavia
Brunost is a brown, slightly sweet, caramel-tasting cheese made in several countries, but it made headlines when a truck carrying 20 tons of the stuff caught fire and burned out of control.
PRI’s The World: 01/21/2013 (Spain, Palestine, India)
President Barack Obama begins a second term we get a global view of the inauguration. We speak with retired General Stanley McChrystal about a second term strategy in Afghanistan. And sounds from one of the world’s largest natural sound archives.
Q&A: Mali Crisis
We wanted to know your questions about the rapidly unfolding and complex drama in Mali. We received several questions from readers. The BBC’s Defense and Diplomatic Correspondent Jonathan Marcus offer these responses.
PRI’s The World: 01/18/2013 (Mexico, China, Ethiopia)
Reaction from France on the Algerian hostage crisis and Lance Armstrong’s doping confession. Plus, pressure from China toward unmarried women to get married. And mobility in Mexico City as the capital improves its traffic flow.
Sustainable Transport Award for Mexico’s Capital
The Sustainable Transport Award was given to honor the city’s effort in vastly improving its “livability” through transportation programs that focus more on people than on cars.
PRI’s The World: 01/17/2013 (Sweden, Finland, Saudi Arabia)
Confusion over the fate of hostages held by militants in Algeria. Also, why the US is steering clear of intervention in Mali. Plus, a conversation with one of the first women appointed to serve on a key council in Saudi Arabia.
Garlic Smuggling Hits Sweden
Authorities in Sweden say they have cracked a multi-million dollar garlic smuggling scheme.
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