The World
Indian Computer Operator Hits Jackpot
We’re looking for the world’s newest millionaire for the Geo Quiz: An economically backward state in eastern India might not be the first place you’d look for a new millionaire.
PRI’s The World: 10/26/2011(Libya, Syria)
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Gaddafi ‘buried in desert grave’
The bodies of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, his son Mutassim and a top aide have been buried in secret in the desert, Libyan officials say.
Recovering Ousted Tunisian President Ben Ali’s Assets
Lisa Mullins talks with the Swiss lawyer who has been hired by the Tunisian government to recover assets from former Tunisian President Ben Ali.
Pakistani Band Beygairat Brigade Serves up Satire with ‘Aalu Anday’
A newly formed Pakistani band is gaining YouTube popularity with a song that a uses a Pakistani side dish as a metaphor for what the Pakistani government is giving its people.
Slideshow: American Tourist Photographs Closed North Korea
Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Sam Gellman, who took some rare photos of life in North Korea. Gellman recently toured North Korea as a tourist and his photos have received almost a million visits on online.
Old Pulteney Wins World Whisky of the Year Honor
According to Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, the best single malt whisky comes from this tiny town at the northern end of the Scottish Highlands.
Mother Hoping for Ilan Grapel’s Release from Egypt
Israeli-American Ilan Grapel was arrested by Egyptian authorities last June and and has been held on charges of spying for Israel. His mother, American Irene Grapel, tells host Lisa Mullins she’s hoping he’ll be released on Thursday.
Ramy Essam Honored with Freemuse Award for Free Musical Expression
The Freemuse Award for free musical expression goes to Ramy Essam, “the singer of the revolution.” His song “Irhal” galvanized the crowds at Tahrir Square. The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Essam.
PRI’s The World: 10/25/2011(Libya, North Korea)
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Fate of Gaddafi Body Still Undecided
The new government of Libya has closed the door on the container holding the body of Colonel Gaddafi. The public will no longer be admitted.
Tunisia Counts Votes in Historic Poll
Tunisian election officials are counting votes after Sunday’s election, the first free poll of the Arab Spring.
VW Expected To Take Top Spot
Volkswagen is expected to become the world’s biggest carmaker this year.
Turkey Quake Worst in a Decade
Rescuers in southeast Turkey are pulling survivors from collapsed buildings after the country was hit with one of the worst earthquakes in a decade.
Struggling Wikileaks Stops Publishing Classified Files
The whistle-blowing group Wikileaks says it is suspending its publication of classified files due to financial problems.
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