The World: About
Airs weekdays at 3PM on AM 820
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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Latest Stories from The World
Smuggling Routes Bring Guns and Bullets into Syria
Thursday, February 09 2012 03:00 PM
Syrian opposition forces says they're poorly armed. But are they prepared to fight a civil war? The Guardian newspaper's Ghaith Abdul-Ahad talks with host Marco Werman about Syria's borders and the heavy cross border traffic in guns and bullets.
Middle Eastern Refugees in California Suffer with PTSD
Thursday, February 09 2012 02:50 PM
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 forei...
Spain’s Judge Baltasar Garzon Convicted For Wiretapping
Thursday, February 09 2012 02:40 PM
Spain's Supreme Court has found the country's best-known judge, Baltasar Garzon, guilty of authorizing illegal recordings of lawyers' conversations. He has been banned from the legal profession for 11 years.
Ukraine’s Big Freeze
Thursday, February 09 2012 02:35 PM
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.
Slideshow: Ukraine’s Controversial Theme Restaurants
Thursday, February 09 2012 02:30 PM
An entrepreneur in Lviv, Ukraine has opened themed bars and restaurants which have provoked much criticism. Many regard them as offensive.
A Three-Pronged Presidential Race in Mexico
Thursday, February 09 2012 02:00 PM
In Mexico the stage is now set for a three-way showdown in the presidential vote in July.
Music Heard on Air for February 9, 2012
Thursday, February 09 2012 02:00 PM
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for February 9, 2012. Artists featured are: Habib Koite & Bamada, Oki Dub Ainu Band, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Bio Ritmo, Habib Koite.
Venezuela Opposition Parties Holding Primary in Challenge to Hugo Chavez
Thursday, February 09 2012 01:50 PM
Venezuela's opposition parties are trying a new strategy: a primary to select a challenger to Hugo Chavez.
Canadian Aboriginal Groups Oppose Pipeline
Thursday, February 09 2012 01:40 PM
This week, aboriginal groups from British Columbia sent an open letter to Chinese President Hu Jintao asking China to raise the native community's concerns about the pipeline with President Harper.
Former Maldives President Calls for New Elections
Thursday, February 09 2012 01:30 PM
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC's Andrew North about the latest developments from the Maldives.
Indonesian Women to Get Husbands’ Salaries
Thursday, February 09 2012 01:10 PM
Indonesian women are to get their husbands' salaries, according to the Governor of Gorontalo Province. We're looking for the island that Gorontalo lies on, for today's quiz.
Historic Recordings from Mexico’s Son Huasteco Region
Thursday, February 09 2012 01:00 PM
Betto Arcos talks about some of his favorite tunes from the 2-disc set "El Gusto - 40 Años de son Huasteco."
PRI’s The World: 02/09/2012 (Ukraine, Maldives, Indonesia)
Thursday, February 09 2012 12:00 PM
Latest edition of The World.
Putin Warns Against Interference in Russia
Wednesday, February 08 2012 09:20 PM
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says the world faces a growing "cult of violence," and Moscow must not let events like those in Libya and Syria be repeated in Russia. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Syria: Residents in Homs Cower Under 5th Day of Shelling
Wednesday, February 08 2012 03:00 PM
Abu Abdo Alhomsy, a Syrian opposition activist is taking cover inside the center of Homs. Alhomsy describes what's happening in the city as "a massacre." He tells host Marco Werman, "If the world will be silent for more than two, three days,