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The Challenges Facing Jordan and its King
Jordan’s King Abdullah has managed to mostly fend off demands for internal change inspired by popular uprisings in neighboring Arab states. He’s done that in part by paying for a string of public works projects. But that may not work for much longer. Jordan is facing financial crisis.
The Year Ahead in Latin America
Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is struggling to recover from a fourth cancer operation and officials describe his situation as “delicate.” Julia Sweig, of the Council on Foreign Relations, says it’s unlikely Chavez will be able to attend the swearing in for his fourth term in office slated for January 10th.
Brilliantly Colored Sea Slugs in Yellow, Green and Gold
We are looking for the name of the biblical body of water that stretches between northern Africa and the Arabian peninsula where you can brightly-colored sea slugs.
Sierra Leone Thumb Piano Player, Sorie Kondi, Finds American Audience Online
A street musician from Sierra Leone is cultivating an American audience, with a little help from the internet. Reporter Marlon Bishop tells us about Sorie Kondi and his thumb piano.
PRI’s The World: 1/1/2013
As 2013 dawned, the US Senate passed a measure to avoid the “fiscal cliff.” We find out how Europe is covering the political struggle over the US economy. Locksmiths in Pamplona, Spain push back on austerity by refusing to change locks on properties being foreclosed on by banks. We remember Chilean activist and singer Victor Jara. Those stories and more, Tuesday on The World.
In Spain, Locksmiths Refuse to Cooperate with Foreclosures and Evictions
In Spain, in 2012, more than 50,000 families were evicted from their homes when they failed to pay their rent or mortgage. As the year wound down a handful of people committed suicide after learning they would be evicted. Now in Pamplona, a group of experts who help carry out the evictions has said ‘No more!’ Those experts? Locksmiths. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports.
2012: The Year of Movements Massive and Minute in Europe
Hands down the biggest story out of Europe in 2012 was the euro-zone economic crisis. There was much talk of the future of the euro currency, of the financial viability of the union itself, of giant bail-outs to struggling governments and of capital flight from banks as risk-averse investors began moving their money to safer havens.
Sorting Through a Year of Tumult in the Mideast
It’s been a tumultuous year in the Arab world as citizens from Syria to Libya struggle to shake off the binds of authoritarian rule. We asked The World’s Middle East correspondent Matthew Bell to page back through his notes, looking for standout moments in 2012 and suggest what to keep an eye on in the year ahead.
‘A Better World for Mothers’: Leading African Women Contemplate the New Year
“A better world for mothers, daughters, sisters and wives.” Here are some thoughts on the coming year from four leading African women, including the Presidents of Malawi and Liberia.
The Environment in 2012 & 2013: A Look Back and Ahead
From record Arctic ice melt to freak storms, droughts and heat waves, 2012 was the year when climate change became almost daily news. The World’s environment editor Peter Thomson joins host Marco Werman for a look back at the year just ended and ahead at what to watch for in 2013.
Medellín’s Outdoor Escalator Part of Plan to Remake City
The Colombian city of Medellin was once the murder capital of the world and ground zero for Pablo Escobar’s cocaine cartel. But Medellin has lately emerged as a hotspot for urban planning and innovative mass transit. And, as John Otis reports, the projects are part of a long-term plan to fight poverty and remake the fortunes of the city.
A New York Quiz for New Year’s Day
On this New Year’s Day Geo Quiz, follow our clues to find three things in New York City that play off the word “new.”
Pete Seeger on the Death and Legacy of Chile’s Victor Jara
Until this past week, no one has been charged with the death of Chilean singer Victor Jara. The folk hero died during a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet back in 1973. Marco Werman speaks to American folk singer Pete Seeger about the death and legacy of Victor Jara.
PRI’s The World: 12/31/2012 (Syria, India, Israel)
Many New Year’s celebrations have been cancelled in India’s capital New Dehli, an act of solidarity with a young rape victim who died this weekend. Also, we remember late Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, who passed away this year, and his involvement in the Free Tibet Movement. And the nation of Equatorial Guinea, builds a new capital city deep in the jungle.
Somber New Year Celebrations in India after Death of Gang Rape Victim
Anger is deepening in India, where residents are holding vigils in memory of a 23-year-old gang rape victim who died this past weekend. Ananya Vajpeyi, an associate Fellow with the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies in New Delhi attended two very different protests on New Year’s eve.
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