The World
PRI’s The World: 12/14/2012 (Cuba, Myanmar, Uruguay)
Multiple people, including children, are reportedly killed during a shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut. Egypt prepares for tomorrow’s vote on controversial referendum as tensions grow. One reporter chronicles the extreme measures Mexican drug cartels use to get their goods into the US.
The Era of Cuban Workers at US Military Base Ends
We are looking for a Cuban city in the southeast, which is surrounded by the eastern end of the Sierra Maestra mountains in the north and the Caribbean Sea in the south.
PRI’s The World: 12/13/2012 (Dominican Republic, Senegal, North Korea)
The European Court of Human Rights rules in favor of a man who claimed he was a victim of the CIA’s renditions program. Also, a long-term global study on global health shows people around the world are living longer, but not necessarily healthier lives. Plus, a New York tribute to the classic Dominican musical style called bachata.
Study: People Living Longer, But Not Necessarily Healthier
People around the world are living longer than they did a few decades ago, but they aren’t necessarily healthier. Tobacco and alcohol-related problems are on the rise, as are diabetes, obesity and depression.
PRI’s The World: 12/12/2012 (North Korea, Russia, Sweden)
North Korea draws international condemnation with its rocket launch. Also, why Russia plans to launch a state-run Islamic TV channel. Plus, the legacy of the renowned sitar master, the late Ravi Shankar.
Cornershop’s Anthony Saffery Talks About the Influence of Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar single-handedly brought the sounds of the sitar to people outside India and had an impact on many musicians.
PRI’s The World: 12/11/2012 (Venezuela, Colombia, Syria)
Fractions for and against Egyptian President Mursi held rival rallies in Cairo, four days ahead of a nationwide referendum on a contentious draft constitution. The Department of Justice files charges against two international banks for dealing with Mexican drug cartels. but the case may never make it to court. China’s official news agency, Xinhua, has a Twitter account.
Uproar in China over Xinhua’s Twitter Account
Xinhua, the official news agency of China’s communist party, has its own Twitter account and many Chinese are outraged about it.
PRI’s The World: 12/10/2012 (Latvia, Germany, Italy)
As protests continue, fears grow that Egypt is slipping backwards toward autocracy and military rule. Young atheists in India struggle to change policies and laws that exclude them. And China wants to charge Tibetans who set themselves on fire with murder.
PRI’s The World: 12/07/2012 (Spain, Russia, Egypt)
More protests as Egypt’s opposition rejects President Morsi’s call for dialogue. Also, Spain pushes Catalans to use the Spanish language more in their schools. Plus, the push to export Korean pop music beyond the Gangnam Style craze.
PRI’s The World: 12/06/2012 (Iran, France, Brazil)
Tanks and barbed wire keep the protesters away from Egypt’s presidential palace. Also, catfish that behave like killer whales in southern France. Plus, an Iranian musician braves a fatwa to embark on his first North American tour.
PRI’s The World: 12/05/2012 (Myanmar, Egypt, Mexico)
Rival protesters clash outside Egypt’s presidential palace, as tensions continue to run high in Cairo. Also, a cheap and simple test could save many Indian women from dying of cervical cancer. And celebrating the legacy of Mexico’s queen of bolero.
PRI’s The World: 12/04/2012 (Haiti, Netherlands, Brazil)
More clashes between protesters and police in Cairo, as anger swells in Egypt against the country’s Islamist president. Also, is Russia backing off from its support of the embattled Assad regime in Syria. Plus, we hear about efforts to improve cancer care in Haiti, as part of our series on cancer in the developing world.
The Breast Club
Produced by: Oscar Durand, Sonia Narang Victoria Contreras sells food on the streets of Lima, Peru. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011, she felt frightened and isolated. She rediscovered hope and community at the Breast Club, a local support group.
Land of Tobacco
Produced by: Sean Gallagher, Sonia Narang Smoking is the leading cause of death in China, and by 2050, the number of deaths from tobacco-related causes is expected to triple. Click here for the sources of information included in this video.
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