The World
Aung San Suu Kyi on Tour
Aung San Suu Kyi has become something of a celebrity in the past 20 years. A rock star, even. So perhaps she’s in need of publicity for her world tour worthy of a rock star. We imagine what that might sound like.
Inquest Rules Baby was Taken by a Dingo
The final inquest into the case of a baby, who disappeared in the Australian outback nearly 32 years ago, has ruled that the baby was taken by a dingo.
French Dance Company Puts Real Swans on Stage for ‘Swan’
A French dance company, is putting on a show in Paris involving live swans, sharing the stage with human performers.
PRI’s The World: 06/11/2012 (Ghana, Mexico, India)
Spain’s future economic prospects remain uncertain even with a $125 billion loan for banks. India’s Dalit caste turns to videos to end discrimination. And Irish singer Glen Hansard tells of how his simple folks song led to a Tony award.
Patricia Mawuli: Ghana’s High-Flying Woman
In a traditionally all-male occupation, some women are now training to become pilots in Ghana.
Glen Hansard on Tony-Winning Production ‘Once’
Irish singer Glen Hansard speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about how his quiet folk song “Falling Slowly” evolved into the Tony award-winning musical “Once.”
PRI’s The World: 06/08/2012 (Ukraine, Nepal, Yemen)
UN monitors reach the Syrian village where a massacre was reported earlier this week. Also, we speak to a UN official who helped negotiate an exit for Yemen’s longtime ruler. Plus, we explore the origins of Maggi seasoning, a condiment many cultures claim as their own.
UN Monitors Survey Aftermath of Qubair Attack
UN monitors in Syria encountered appalling scenes Friday after reaching the site where a massacre was reported this week.
The Yemen Model: A Solution for Syria?
One possible solution to the Syrian crisis is the so-called Yemen Model.
Nobel Prize Winner Imagines Way Forward for Yemen
Yemeni activist Tawakkul Karman says the peaceful revolution she led in Yemen is not finished and the influence of Yemen’s longtime dictator needs to be reined in.
Racist Chants Overshadow Start of Euro 2012
Charges of racism are overshadowing the start of the Euro 2012 soccer tournament Friday.
How Andy Borowitz Channels North Korean Leader on Twitter
Andy Borowitz channels Kim Jong-un using what little we know and making up the rest using the twitter handle “KimJongNumberUn.”
High Art in the Himalayas
A photography exhibit called “Rivers of Ice: Vanishing Glaciers of the Greater Himalaya” is on view this climbing season at Mt. Everest South Base Camp in Nepal.
PRI’s The World: 06/07/2012 (Japan, Argentina, Australia)
The United States condemns the latest massacre in Syria. Also, a profile of the Mexican jockey riding Triple Crown contender “I’ll Have Another.” Plus, the Japanese designer behind Lady Gaga’s shoes.
Syria Crisis: The Role of President Assad’s Militias
History professor David Lesch has interviewed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on a regular basis over the years as part of his research.
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