The World
Jesuit Priest Expelled from Syria
Father Paolo Dall’Oglio revived an ancient monastery in Syria, but the Jesuit priest has recently landed in hot water for criticizng the government. He talks with anchor Lisa Mullins about why he’s being expelled from the country.
Photo Ban For Nine-Year-Old School Lunch Blogger Lifted
A controversial ban preventing a nine-year-old girl from photographing her school meals has been lifted following a storm of protest on the internet. Martha Payne, from Argyll in Scotland, has now recorded more than three million hits on her NeverSeconds blog.
Norway Massacre Trial Nears Conclusion
The central issue at the trial is whether Breivik is sane, but the experts just can’t agree.
Working to Save the Iraqi Marshes
Azzam Alwash is working to restore the Mesopotamian Marshes, a formerly rich wetland habitat in southern Iraq about the size of Connecticut.
Nik Wallenda to Cross Niagara Falls on Tightrope
High-wire artist Nik Wallenda is set to walk Friday night, the 1,800 feet across the gorge of Niagara Falls while balancing on a two-inch-diameter steel cable.
PRI’s The World: 06/14/2012 (Egypt, Greece, Germany)
Assessing the impact of two key Supreme Court rulings in Egypt Thursday. Also, as Greece prepares for an election that may determine whether it stays in the eurozone or not, while some Greeks are already doing without the euro. Plus, why Canadians drive south of the border to American airports.
Egypt’s Supreme Court Calls for the Dissolution of Parliament
Egypt’s supreme court has caused outrage by calling for the dissolution of the lower house of parliament. It has ruled that last year’s parliamentary election was unconstitutional, deciding that one third of the seats were “illegitimate.”
Small US Airports Attracting Bargain-Hunting Canadians
Small US airports just south of the Canadian border are doing very well right now. That’s because Canadians are driving to the US to take advantage of the much lower costs flights out of American airports.
Musicians from Germany and Senegal Collaborate for ‘Amanké Dionti’
Senegalese kora player Ablaye Cissoko and singer and jazz trumpet player Volker Goetze from Germany came together to bring out a new album called “Amanké Dionti.”
PRI’s The World: 06/13/2012 (Senegal, Mexico, Canada)
Russia denies US accusations that it is sending attack helicopters to help bolster President Assad’s forces in Syria. Then, the World Health Organization now says diesel fumes cause cancer. Plus, Radio Jarocho breathes new life into traditional Mexican music.
Russia Denies US Claim It’s Sending Material Aid to Syria
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called on Russia to stop sending weapons to the government in Syria. Her claim that Moscow is sending attack helicopters to Syria was denied by the Russian government.
The trouble with Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a vital element for producing food but there are growing concerns about supply and pollution.
WHO: Fumes from Diesel Exhaust Cause Cancer
Exhaust fumes from diesel engines do cause cancer, a panel of experts working for the World Health Organization says.
PRI’s The World: 06/12/2012 (Malawi, Cyprus, Myanmar)
Thousands of protesters march in the streets of Moscow against Vladimir Putin’s third term as Russia’s president. Then the fractured politics of Cyprus is having a damaging effect on the island’s sea turtle population. And music from Malawi Mice Boys.
Putin Opponents March in Moscow
Thousands of Russian anti-government protesters have taken part in a major rally in Moscow to demand fresh elections and a new president.
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