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Growing Xenophobia in Egypt

By Julia Simon ⋅ February 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

The relationship between Egypt and Washington isn’t the only thing that is uncertain in Egypt right now. The political situation has lead to a growing fear of foreigners, and as Julia Simon reports from Cairo it’s coming from the state.

New Federal Rules Allow Musicians to Bring Instruments on Airplanes

By The World ⋅ February 10, 2012 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Congress has approved a bill that among other things, makes it clear that federal rules allow musicians to bring their instruments on airplanes.

Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life in Mumbai’s Annawadi Slum

By Carol Zall ⋅ February 10, 2012 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Marco Werman talks with Katherine Boo, author of “Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity”.

French Puppet Show ‘Les Guignols de l’info’ Angers Spaniards

By Gerry Hadden ⋅ February 10, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

A parody on Spanish athletes such as tennis player Rafael Nadal by French TV show "Les Guignols de l’info" has triggered a spat between France and Spain. (Photo: YouTube grab)

A French Muppet-like TV show’s parody of Spanish athletes has set off a diplomatic spat between Spain and France.

El Mundo’s ‘The Kingdoms Of Castille’ in Grammy Race

By Adeline Sire ⋅ February 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Album of El Mundo's "Kingdoms of Castille."

Richard Savino founded his Baroque music ensemble “”El Mundo” in 1999. The group plays Italian and Spanish music from the 17th to the 19th century.

Middle Eastern Refugees in California Suffer with PTSD

By Shuka Kalantari ⋅ February 9, 2012 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Iranians protest in San Francisco (Photo: marcgg/Flickr)

Thousands of Middle Eastern refugees resettle in California each year. Many come traumatized by memories of violence and persecution. They struggle with depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) while trying to navigate a new life in a foreign land.

Ukraine’s Big Freeze

By The World ⋅ February 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

The park of the Ukraine's biggest university NTUU-KPI. (Photo: emrecnl/Flickr)

Ukraine is in the grips of an really cold winter with several steady weeks of temperatures down around zero. Residents of Kiev are weary of the cold and snow, authorities have put up warming tents around the city, and some schools are closed.

Venezuela Opposition Parties Holding Primary in Challenge to Hugo Chavez

By William Troop ⋅ February 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Venezuela’s opposition parties are trying a new strategy: a primary to select a challenger to Hugo Chavez.

Historic Recordings from Mexico’s Son Huasteco Region

By Betto Arcos ⋅ February 9, 2012 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Album cover of "El Gusto - 40 Años de son Huasteco"

Betto Arcos talks about some of his favorite tunes from the 2-disc set “El Gusto – 40 Años de son Huasteco.”

Russians Speak Out on UN’s Syria Resolution Veto

By Rahul Joglekar ⋅ February 8, 2012 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

UK Foreign Secretary William Hague says Syria's president heads a "doomed regime as well as a murdering regime" (Photo: BBC)

The BBC Russian service invited comments from listeners about Russia’s stand on Syria. These are some of the comments the service received. We’ve voiced the comments.

Why Buildings Collapse Around the World

By Alex Gallafent ⋅ February 8, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

Pakistan building collapse (Photo: Al Jazeera/YouTube)

There have been a number of major building collapses in different parts of the world in recent weeks. The World’s Alex Gallafent looks at some of systemic problems that contribute to such disasters.

Carpooling the German Way

By Clark Boyd ⋅ February 8, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

Carpooling has been popular in Germany for decades. One German-based web company is betting that it will catch on in the US, where your car is your domain.

Sea Turtle Poaching and High Demand in China

By Mary Kay Magistad ⋅ February 8, 2012 ⋅ 5 comments ⋅ Transcript

Hawksbill Turtle (Photo: Tom Doeppner/Wiki Commons)

The Chinese have a taste for turtle, and that’s led to a rise in poaching endangered sea turtles off the coast of the Philippines. Some Philippines military leaders think the poachers may also be doing lead work for the Chinese military.