Latest Edition Mar 5, 2012

Episodes

1. 11

   The Meaning of Putin's Tears

   Vladimir Putin blamed the wind for the tears that streamed down his face during his victory rally Sunday, but the emotion in his speech was undeniable.

   Mar 5, 2012

   3m
2. 10

   Levantines Lament at Loss of Community in Turkey

   The city that we are looking for in the Geo Quiz today has gone through many transformations in its long history and part of what it is today was shaped by the Levantines.

   Mar 5, 2012

   5m
3. 9

   Why Some Parents are Worried About the Decline of English in Malaysia

   Malaysia is moving away from English as a language of learning. That has some parents worried that their children won’t be able to compete in a global environment. Some parents have taken to sending their kids to school over the border in Singapore.

   Mar 5, 2012

   4m
4. 8

   Poll Suggests Little Support from Israelis for a Go-It-Alone Strike on Iran

   A new poll from the University of Maryland says that only 19 percent of Israelis support attacking Iran without the blessing of the US.

   Mar 5, 2012

   5m
5. 7

   World Championships of Ice and Snow Sailing

   Ice and snow sailing is a very creative winter sport. Athletes windsurf across a frozen surface and St. Ignace, Michigan recently held the World Championships of Ice and Snow Sailing.

   Mar 5, 2012

   3m
6. 6

   British Company Pavegen is Turning Footsteps Into Electricity

   One of the latest frontiers in the push for clean energy is the effort to capture the energy of human movement. The World’s Clark Boyd reports on the development of a new paving tile that captures the energy of footsteps and turns it into electricity.

   Mar 5, 2012

   5m
7. 5

   Iceland's Former Prime Minister on Trial over Economic Meltdown

   Iceland’s former prime minister, Geir Haarde, went on trial Monday. He’s accused of failing to protect his country’s economy from the global economic meltdown of 2008. The World’s Gerry Hadden has the latest on the story.

   Mar 5, 2012

   3m
8. 4

   Member of Russia's Opposition Reacts to Putin's Election

   Anchor Marco Werman talks to former head of Russian parliament Konstantin Borovoi. Borovoi is a member of the Russian opposition and reacts to Vladimir Putin’s election.

   Mar 5, 2012

   3m
9. 3

   How Fair Was Russia's Election?

   The World’s Laura Lynch checks back in with a group of volunteer election monitors in Moscow. They worked hard to try to ensure that polling in their precinct was free and fair, and they say they were successful, for the most part.

   Mar 5, 2012

   5m
10. 2

    PRI's The World Latest Edition Mar 5, 2012

    Vladimir Putin is the winner of Russia's presidential elections, despite new allegations of voting irregularities. Also, the debate over Putin's tears as he claimed victory - real or staged? Plus, an effort in England to harness the power of footsteps.

    Mar 5, 2012

    48m
11. 1

    Jin Hi Kim Blends Komungo Styles with Western Music

    The komungo is a traditional Korean instrument that dates back to the 4th century. Now the ancient instrument is being played in modern, western-style arrangements.

    Mar 5, 2012

    5m