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Beyond Elvish
Forget Klingon, Na’vi and Dothraki, and consider instead the invented languages of novels: Elvish, Pravic, the language of the Ariekei and Wardwesân.
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.
‘Tallow Candle’: Hans Christian Anderson’s Fairytale Comes to Light
Can you name the city where one of Hans Christian Anderson’s earliest fairy tales was found?
New York Through the Eyes of a Senegalese Immigrant Tour Guide
Ibrahima Diallo moved from Senegal to New York in 2003. Since then he’s made a career as an accredited New York City tour guide. But, like everyone, Diallo has a personal map of the city too, of places that are special to him, and he gave The World’s Alex Gallafent a tour.
Lone Soccer Fan in Stadium Captures Italian Hearts
Soccer fan, Arrigo Brovedani, was surprised to find himself all alone in the visitors’ stand when he went to an away game for his beloved Udinese. His loyalty has now made him a minor celebrity in Italy.
Bachata: Two Generations Carry on Playing Music from Dominican Republic
Two generations of bachata musicians gathered to pay homage to the classic style of music from the Dominican Republic’s rural north. Bruce Wallace went to a performance in New York City.
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.
Strong Reactions Among the International Community After North Korea’s Successful Rocket Launch
The US and the international community are condemning North Korea’s rocket launch as a thinly-disguised ballistic missile test. Former Ambassador Christopher Hill says though we often hear reports about North Korea going against the will of the international community, this latest launch is pretty significant.
North Korea: Government Struggles to Keep Tech Genie in the Bottle
North Korea limits its citizens access to mobile phones and a government-sponsored intranet, but it can’t shield its population entirely from the widening reach of global technology, says Scott Thomas Bruce with the Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainability.
China’s Evolving Propaganda: From a Benevolent Mao Zedong to Today’s Slick Machine
China has a long history of propaganda. And one man who lived through much of it has opened a propaganda poster museum in Shanghai. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad visited the museum.
Former US Women’s Soccer Coach Pia Sundhage’s New Challenge in Sweden
Former US Women’s Soccer Coach Pia Sundhage reflects on her coaching philosophy, what’s ahead for her as coach of Sweden’s national women’s team, and what she expects when her new team competes against the US in international play early next year.
Ugly Political Violence in Egypt
The New York Times reports that Islamist supporters of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi captured, detained and beat dozens of his political opponents last week.
In the Studio with Al RTV, Russia’s First Islamic TV Channel
The first Russian-language Islamic channel seeks to foster dialogue among Russia’s many Islamic ethnic groups and encourage “moderate” Islam.
Banana Island Instead of Boardwalk: African City Gets Own Version of Monopoly
For Wednesday’s Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the African city that’s just gotten its own version of the popular Monopoly board game. One clue — in this version, Boardwalk has been replaced by a place called Banana Island.
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.
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