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Get a fresh perspective of people, events and trends that shape our world. Host Lisa Mullins covers a wide range of topics, including science, business, technology, sports, art and music. A mix of news, features, interviews and music from around the world presents an engaging portrait of the global community. Produced by BBC World Service, Public Radio International and WGBH Radio Boston.
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Last updated: Saturday, February 09 2013 12:47 AM
Lost in a Sea of People and Languages
Friday, February 08 2013 08:14 PM
What happens if you get lost at one of the world's largest religious gatherings? Not only are there millions of people, but among them they speak hundreds of mutually incomprehensible languages.
PRI’s The World: 02/08/2013 (Latvia, South Africa, Japan)
Friday, February 08 2013 04:00 PM
The conflict in Mali escalates with a suicide bombing Friday in the northern town of Gao. Also, a new Israeli lawmakers from the controversial Jewish settlement in Hebron. Plus, why Latvians don't want to give up their currency in favor of the euro.
Mali’s Conflict Takes Ominous Turn
Friday, February 08 2013 03:00 PM
Turmoil continues to grip Mali, weeks after French forces liberated the north of the country from Islamist rebels. Friday, the first suicide bombing of the conflict took place in Gao, while government troops in the capital city Bamako started fighting amongst themselves. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Lydia Polgreen of The New York Times in Bamako.
South Africa Rape and Murder Sparks Outrage
Friday, February 08 2013 02:50 PM
The rape and murder of a teenage girl has triggered protests in South Africa. Crowds gathered in the town of Bredasdorp in the Western Cape, where the rape occurred. And several South African radio stations have been broadcasting an intrusive beeping noise every four minutes to symbolize the frequency of rape in the country.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Face Burkina Faso’s Cinderella in Cup of Nations
Friday, February 08 2013 02:40 PM
The final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in South Africa will feature Nigeria's Super Eagles and Burkina Faso's Stallions. The World's Anders Kelto gives the rundown to host Marco Werman.
Lost and Found at India’s Kumbh Mela
Friday, February 08 2013 02:30 PM
This year's Kumbh Mela is expected to attract millions of people. So you can imagine it's easy to get lost in the crowds. On the biggest day of the festival, it's estimated that as many as 20,000 people will get lost or be separated from their families and friends and will seek out assistance at the lost and found desk.
Breakthrough Antarctic Finding: Life in Subglacial Lake
Friday, February 08 2013 02:20 PM
In the culmination of a years-long effort, American scientists say they've found signs of life in isolated lakes deep beneath Antarctica.
China’s Telecommunications Giant Huawei Under Scrutiny
Friday, February 08 2013 02:00 PM
A Congressional report last fall urged American businesses and government agencies not to buy equipment from Chinese telecommunication giant, Huawei. The reason? It could be used as a backdoor for Chinese cyberspying. But Huawei insists it's not the case. And some industry experts say American businesses would be losing out by shunning Huawei.
Cyberwar: The Implications of Pre-Emptive Strikes
Friday, February 08 2013 01:50 PM
Recently, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta made a statement, suggesting that the US might redefine defense in cyberspace and take pre-emptive action. But what exactly does that mean?
New Class of Israeli Lawmakers Include First Ever Hebron Representative
Friday, February 08 2013 01:40 PM
Israel's new parliament includes a record number of lawmakers who live in Jewish settlements in the West Bank. One of them is the first to be elected from the controversial settlement in the city of Hebron, as The World's Matthew Bell reports.
Little Enthusiasm for Latvia’s Euro Effort
Friday, February 08 2013 01:10 PM
Latvia is on the path to adopt the euro starting in January 2014. The former Soviet republic will ask the European Union to green light the request. Trouble is, most Latvians don't share their government's enthusiasm and they don't want to give up their own money -- the lat. Gederts Gelzis reports from Riga, Latvia.
Jazz Guitarist Yuto Kanazawa Writes ‘The Ocean’ in Aftermath of Fukushima Disaster
Friday, February 08 2013 01:00 PM
Japanese jazz guitarist Yuto Kanazawa was far from his home in Fukushima, Japan when the earthquake and tsunami struck in March 2011. He was studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and was inspired to write a song about the disaster. In an exclusive for The World, Kanazawa performs "The Ocean" in our studio.
PRI’s The World: 02/07/2013 (Uganda, Tunisia, Albania)
Thursday, February 07 2013 04:00 PM
Why Algeria is a key player in the fight against Islamist extremists in North Africa. Also, Spain offers citizenship to descendants of Jews kicked out of the country during the Inquisition, but there is a hitch. Plus,
Tunisia: More Unrest in the Cradle of the Arab Spring
Thursday, February 07 2013 03:00 PM
In Tunisia, major protests followed the assassination of opposition leader Chokri Belaid, gunned down in front of his home Wednesday in Tunis.
Why Algerians Shudder at the Mention of ‘Arab Spring’
Thursday, February 07 2013 02:50 PM
The January hostage siege at Algeria's In Amenas gas field has only deepened Algerians fear of militant Islamist, says Time magazine's Vivienne Walt.
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A mix of news, features, interviews and music from around the world presents an engaging portrait of the global community. Produced by BBC World Service, Public Radio International and WGBH Radio Boston.