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Extremism Law Curbs Religious Freedom in Russia
Russia’s Center for Combating Extremism has come under criticism for focusing mainly on political opponents of the Kremlin.
‘Mein Kampf’ to Be Published Again in Germany
Adolf Hitler’s infamous ideological tome, Mein Kampf, is soon to be published in Germany for the first time since 1945. The book’s copyright has been controled by the state of Bavaria for decades but that copyright is set to expire in 2015, as The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Munich.
An Island that Isn’t All There
We’re looking for the name of the sea that lies between Australia and New Caledonia and has been in the news recently for showing up as a curious black blob in the middle of the water.
Singing the Song of the Nubian Diaspora
Many of the sons, daughters and grandchildren of the displaced Nubian generation are scattered around the world. Recently, some told their cultural story at a Nubian arts revival in the US.
PRI’s The World: 11/23/2012 (Turkey, Japan, France)
Egypt’s Islamist president defends his decree granting himself sweeping new powers. Also, why French Catalans don’t share the enthusiasm of their Spanish counterparts for independence. Plus, why a World War II-era coded message may be impossible to crack now.
Supporters of Egypt’s President Mursi Laud His New Powers
Gehad el-Haddad, a senior adviser to the Muslim Brotherhood says President Mursi needed the new powers to sack an unpopular general prosecutor and to reign in a hostile judiciary.
No Independence Fever Among French Catalans
Spain’s northeast region of Catalonia holds elections Sunday. Its regional president, Artur Mas, says if he wins a majority, he’ll hold a referendum on independence from Spain.
A Rationalist Fights to Disprove Miracles in India
Sanal Edamaruku, a devout rationalist, has taken it upon himself to travel around India disproving miracles, which has led to a larger debate about secularism in India.
New Mannequin Keeps Eye on You as You Shop
Italian mannequin maker Almax has a new model, one that comes complete with a camera in its eye that tracks your shopping habits.
Abandoned Horse Barn in Denver to Become Center for Combatting Global Poverty
A group of engineers and business entrepreneurs in Denver is looking to transform some 19th century horse stables into a hub for helping the poorest of the poor in the developing world.
The History of Hashima, the Island in Bond Film ‘Skyfall’
The island lair of the latest Bond villain, Raoul Silva, looks too creepy to be real. Except it is real. It’s a Japanese island called Hashima, and its true history is even creepier.
Pigeon Impossible
For today’s Geo Quiz we want you to identify where Britain’s code breaking operations were based during the Second World War, and the English county where a dead carrier pigeon was discovered with a coded message attached to its leg bone.
Hüsnü Şenlendirici: Turkish Clarinetist Crosses Musicial Borders
Clarinetist Hüsnü Şenlendirici is famous in his native Turkey for connecting different musical styles. Recently, he’s been exploring the connection between Turkish and Arabic music.
PRI’s The World: 11/22/2012 (Pakistan, Norway, Canada)
Israelis are cautiously optimistic about a ceasefire with Hamas. Also, helping victims of a natural disaster reclaim their damaged family snapshots. And those turkeys being served today are not as American as you think.
Rebels in Syria Clinch Key Region in Oil-Producing East
Syrian rebels say they’ve won control of a strategic region in the east of the country, bordering Iraq, with the fall of an army base in Mayadeen.
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