The World
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.
Noritaka Tatehana: The Designer Behind Lady Gaga’s Stylish Shoes
Young Japanese designer Noritaka Tatehana pitched his Geisha-wear inspired designs in an email to Gaga’s stylist.
Argentina President Ditches Dollars to Save in Pesos
Many Argentines prefer to convert their pesos into dollars complicating the government efforts to repay Argentina’s foreign debt.
PRI’s The World: 06/06/2012 (Norway, Barbados, Wales)
As violence escalates in Syria, we speak with one critic of US involvement to find a resolution. While various European countries turn to austerity to manage their failing economies, Norway cuts spending to slow down economic growth. And Dengue Fever and Omar Souleyman get together and hit the road.
A Rendezvous with Omar Souleyman
Omar Souleyman sits next to me, a complete Syrian mystery. He doesn’t speak anything close to English, and the dark glasses and floor length robe he wears hides any sort of body language.
Google Alerts Users to Suspected State-Sponsored Attacks
Google announced this week that they would provide online security warnings for users they believe are the target of government spying.
Football Club Rebrands with Red Jerseys
A major re-branding campaign at one of the European football clubs calls for outfitting the team with new jerseys.
PRI’s The World: 06/05/2012 (Venezuela, Mexico, Germany)
Al Qaeda’s second-in-command Abu Yahya al-Libi is reportedly killed in a drone attack. We present a profile and the impact of his loss on al-Qaeda. Then, we look at the powerful influence of Exxon Mobil in Western Africa. Plus, environmentalists take advantage of economic downturn to preserve pristine beach front in Baja California.
US Officials: Top Al-Qaeda Leader Killed in Pakistan Drone Strike
Senior al-Qaeda leader Abu Yahya al-Libi was killed in Pakistan on Monday, US officials say. They said al-Libi was the target of a drone strike which hit a volatile tribal area of Pakistan’s north-west, killing 15 suspected militants.
Last Days Limbo for The Exxon Valdez
Indian environmentalists are trying to stop the infamous ship from being brought to their country to be dismantled.
PRI’s The World: 06/04/2012 (New Zealand, China, Israel)
Twenty three years after the Chinese authorities sent tanks into Tiananmen Square, China tries to keep its citizens from remembering the anniversary. Then, we get a look at the Transit of Venus circa 1769. Plus, the daughter of legendary sitar player Pandit Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar, follows in her father’s fusion footsteps.
Liu Xiaobo Commemorates Tiananmen with ‘June Fourth Elegies’
Poet Liu Xiaobo wrote a series of poems in the 20 years following the 1989 crackdown. His book, “June Fourth Elegies,” has been translated into English by Jeffrey Yang.
Observing the Transit of Venus: Past and Present
Tuesday, June 5, Venus will pass directly between Earth and the Sun. This planetary confluence will provide a rare spectacle for skywatchers across the globe.
PRI’s The World: 06/01/2012 (Belize, Saudi Arabia, Spain)
The prospect of an actual truce in Syria fade amid reports of more violence there. Also, how much foreign policy experience matter in a US presidential election. Plus, women’s sports under the radar in Saudi Arabia.
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