The World
iPhone 5 Screw Rumor Goes Viral, Shows Gullibility of Tech Press
The guy behind the rumor says it is extraordinary how little information can be provided to the story as a so-called primary source.
PRI’s The World: 08/14/2012 (Afghanistan, Mexico, Uganda)
Why suicide bombings in Afghanistan raise new security questions. How the Weibo, China’s answer to Twitter, is shaking up things there. And how Hollywood invented a language for HBO’s Game of Thrones.
Why the US Presidential Candidates are Keeping Mum on Afghanistan
Analyst Joshua Foust examines the big picture in Afghanistan with Marco Werman, and explores why the US presidential candidates are keeping mum on Afghanistan.
PRI’s The World: 08/13/2012 (Australia, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia)
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi dismisses the country’s generals. Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan is clear about his economic policies, but where does he stand on foreign policies? And the funky Ethiopian beats of Debo Band light up our Global Hit.
Pope’s Butler to Stand Trial in Vatican Document Scandal
A Vatican judge ordered Pope Benedict’s personal butler and another man to stand trial.
Australia Considers Re-opening Nauru Detention Centers for Refugees
The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard endorsed a plan to re-open a controversial detention center on the island of Nauru to tackle the refugee problem.
To Expand Job Opportunities, Saudi Arabia Plans a Women-Only Work Zone
In a plan to expand job opportunities for women, the kingdom is proposing a women-only zone in one of its new industrial cities near Hofuf.
Somali Family and Friends Cheer On Olympic Champion Mo Farah
Long distance runner Mo Farah won the gold for Britain in the 5,000 and 10,000 meter races. But he’s not British-born. Farah is from Somalia, and his family lives in, well that’s the question for you … Where?
PRI’s The World: 08/10/2012 (Brazil, Eritrea, India)
Three US soldiers are shot and killed by a gunman reportedly wearing an Afghan army uniform. India’s media sound off about an American “gun culture” after last weekend’s shootings at a Gurudwara in Wisconsin. And music producer Maga Bo sways our Global Hit with his Brazilian fusion.
US Troops in Afghanistan Face Enemy in Disguise
A gunman wearing an Afghan army uniform reportedly shot and killed three US soldiers in Helmand province.
PRI’s The World: 08/09/2012 (Ireland, Greece, Singapore)
Looking at the eight-hour murder trial of Gu Kilai, the wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai. Then, how Britons will handle the let down when the London Olympics and the Paralympic games come to an end. And a new rule to ensure that Dublin street musicians know at least 20 songs.
American Efforts to Counter China’s Growning Influence in Africa
Host Lisa Mullins speaks with former State Department official Todd Moss about Chinese and US investment in Africa as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits the continent this week.
Husband of Pussy Riot Band Member says Russian Trial ‘Smelled of the Middle Ages’
Pyotr Verzilov has been attending the band’s trial for the past couple of weeks.
Nation Urges Citizens to ‘Make Babies’ on Independence Day
To combat shrinking birth rate, the Singapore government has offered “baby bonus” tax breaks and paid maternity leaves.
PRI’s The World: 08/08/2012 (El Salvador, South Africa, Iran)
Street fighting continues in Syria’s second largest city. We get the latest on the ground, in Aleppo, and also the long view, by satellite. Then, the murder rate falls in El Salvador, following a truce between gangs. And a rare snowfall in Johannesburg inspires an impromptu wedding ceremony.
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