The World
Healthy Food Options From Europe
Food columnist Mark Bittman talks with host Marco Werman about how Europe is leading the way on food policy and why many European nations have been resistant to the kind of industrial agriculture that is now dominant in the US.
Young Irish App Developer
The Geo Quiz is looking for the Irish home of Harry Moran, one of world’s youngest app developers. The 12-year old programmer tells anchor Marco Werman about his popular new app called PizzaBot.
American Samoa Wins First Soccer Game
American Samoa’s soccer team – ranked worst international team in the world – has won a game for the first time in its history, beating Tonga 2-1.
Thanksgiving, Homecoming, And Mali
Thanksgiving is all about homecomings. For our Global Hit today, anchor Marco Werman speaks with the Malian band Tinariwen. Most of their songs are about homecoming, and they perform one of them for us.
PRI’s The World: 11/24/2011 (Egypt, China)
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UN Condemns ‘Excessive Use Of Force’ in Egypt
UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has condemned the “clearly excessive use of force” by Egypt’s security forces during clashes with protesters.
Tear Gas Use Of Egypt’s Security Forces
The use of tear gas by Egyptian security forces has drawn a lot of attention, particularly since the tear gas canisters used in Egypt have “Made in the USA” labels.
Yemen President Signs Deal Ceding Power
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has signed a deal under which he will step down, officials say.
Iran-Contra Remembered
It’s been 25 years since the “Iran-Contra” affair hit the headlines. Reagan Administration officials were charged with lying to Congress about backdoor efforts to sell arms to Iran.
Report: ‘Excessive Force Used’ In Bahrain
The Bahraini authorities used “excessive force” during a crackdown on protests earlier this year, an independent commission has said.
Name That Strait!
This waterway also links the Baffin Sea and the Labrador Sea. These waters are downright chilly and mostly covered with sea ice from December on to June. Northern mariners have long known about the fierce tides here.
PRI’s The World: 11/23/2011 (Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain)
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Egypt military pledges to speed up power transfer
Egypt’s military rulers have agreed to speed up presidential elections, a key demand of protesters packing Cairo’s Tahrir Square.
Egyptians Wary Of The Future
Egyptians are worried that the upcoming election might return the old regime to power.
France’s Former First Lady Dies
Marco Werman talks with French political journalist Anne-Elisabeth Moutet about the life of the late Danielle Mitterrand, France’s former first lady.
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