The World
Egypt’s Revolution in Review
Egyptians celebrate the first anniversary of January 25 popular uprising after a momentous year of change.
PRI’s The World: 01/25/2012 (Guatemala, Chile, Egypt)
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Egypt’s Emergency Law To Be Partially Lifted One Year After First Protest
Egypt’s military ruler, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, has announced a partial lifting of Egypt’s draconian emergency law. The announcement comes a day before the anniversary of the first demonstration in Cairo’s Tahrir Square last year.
Why Greece is Targeting Tax Evaders
Greece is hurting financially and the new interim government think it has a solution: go after tax evaders.
Video: Solar Storm To Lash Earth Until Wednesday
Our Geo Quiz starts 93 million miles away: on the surface of the Sun. That’s where a solar eruption happened over the weekend. It’s described as an immense blast of plasma and radiation streaming out from the sun. The question is, what kind of storm are we talking about?
Death Threats Against Rushdie Thwart Festival Appearance
The British author was scheduled to speak this weekend at India’s largest literary festival organized in the northwestern city of Jaipur.
PRI’s The World: 01/24/2012 (Turkey, Greece, Israel)
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Marine Frank Wuterich Pleads Guilty in Haditha Case
The final US Marine to face charges over the killing of unarmed Iraqi civilians in Haditha in 2005 has pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty.
Syria Rejects Arab League Plan
The league, meeting in Cairo, urged Syria to form a national unity government with the opposition within two months. A government official called the plan “flagrant interference” in Syria’s internal affairs, state TV said.
Yemen President Travels to US for Treatment
Ali Abdullah Saleh has left the country to travel to the United States for medical treatment, Yemeni officials say. In a televised “farewell speech” he asked for forgiveness for “any shortcomings” during his 33-year rule.
Kenyan Officials Charged With Crimes Against Humanity
The charges relate to an episode of brutal ethnic violence that followed elections four years ago.
Doing Business In Year Of The Dragon
Forbes Magazine contributor Martin Fridson talks about some of the mistakes Western companies make when they are doing business in China.
EU Approves Iran Oil Imports Ban
EU foreign ministers formally agree to an oil embargo against Iran, as Western powers reinforce their naval presence in the region.
Mexico City’s One-Day Music Festival Son Por La Tradicion
The music festival had an additional objective of wanting to give Mexicans something positive to unite around.
PRI’s The World: 01/23/2012 (Tibet, Yemen, Peru)
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