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Carla Bruni Pays Tribute to Masters of French Chanson in First Album Since Husband’s Presidency
France’s former first lady, Carla Bruni is going back to her old job of chanteuse. For five years Bruni didn’t record an album out of respect for presidential protocol. But now that her husband is out of office, she’s letting loose.
PRI’s The World: 01/29/2013 (Sweden, Mali, Egypt)
Egyptian women organize to protect themselves from sexual violence during protests in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. Also, how farming fits into the immigration reform equation. Plus, a dose of rock music from Swedish band Graveyard.
Egyptian Army General Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Warns of Possible ‘Collapse of the State’
Egyptian general Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned about a possible “collapse of the state.” His warning comes amid a wave of protests and violence that’s left more than 50 people dead.
Women in Tahrir Square Fighting to Prevent Sexual Assaults, Becoming Victims Themselves
The renewed protests in Cairo’s Tahrir Square have been followed by new reports of sexual violence against women there.
IDF Women Warriors: A Model for US Women in Uniform
The Pentagon’s decision to lift the ban on women in combat may be a case of regulations catching up to reality. Women have long served in roles where they face the same dangers as front-line combat soldiers.
The Furor Over Cartoonist Gerald Scarfe’s Depiction of Netanyahu Continues
British newspaper pulls a controversial cartoon of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid charges of antisemitism. But the debates rages among and between politicians, cartoonists, Israelis and Jews and non-Jews over what constitutes antisemitism and the sometimes prickly issue of freedom of speech.
Kids Improve Lives in Kolkata Slums
A community organization that aims to improve living conditions in the slums of Kolkata, India, takes an unusual approach. It relies on local children to hold elders and political leaders accountable.
Immigration Reform: Will Farming Finally Get Fixed?
As the immigration reform battle begins, farmers are clamoring for policies that would ease hiring workers, while workers are demanding more rights. Reporter Adrian Florido reports from California.
Timbuktu Locals Said to Have Rescued Ancient Texts
Initial reports from Timbuktu suggested that tens of thousands of priceless documents had been destroyed when Islamist rebels burned down the city’s Ahmed Baba Institute as they fled. However, it now appears that locals saved at least some of the documents.
Exploring Cuba on a Motorcycle
For Tuesday’s Geo Quiz, were catching up with Cuba expert Christopher Baker, who is leading one of the first ever group motorcycle tours across Cuba. The trek is from Havana to Guantanamo.
Dreadful Crime: Dreadlock Thefts in South Africa
A man was recently robbed of his dreadlocks at a South African night club. It’s believed that the man’s dreads were stolen to feed a growing demand for human hair extensions.
Hard Rock Sounds from the Swedish Band Graveyard
The Swedish band Graveyard has a muscular, hard rock sound that drives their new album “Lights Out.” Marco Werman speaks to Alex Sjoberg, the group’s drummer.
PRI’s The World: 01/28/2013 (Hungary, Antarctica, Brazil)
The challenges of passing comprehensive immigration reform in Washington. Plus, urban farmers in the slums of sub-Saharan Africa find ways to put food on the table and money in their pockets. And surf music from land-locked Hungary.
Should Immigration Reform Be Comprehensive?
President Obama has spoken a lot about the need for “comprehensive” immigration reform. That means taking on a lot: Securing the border, providing more visas, protecting worker’s rights, and figuring out how to deal with the 11 million unauthorized immigrants living in the US. That’s a lot to sort out. Some argue, too much to take on at once, especially when the parties agree on small pieces of the immigration debate.
How Amnesty Gave a 100-Year-Old Woman a New Life in the US
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 granted amnesty to some 3 million illegal immigrants already in the country. One of those who benefited was Rosaura Piñera, great-grandmother of Fronteras reporter Monica Ortiz Uribe.
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