PRI's The World: 18th October, 2012

Episodes

1. 10

   South African Political Cartoonist Fired for Being Political

   Marco Werman talks with The World's Cartoon Editor Carol Hills about the case of JERM (Jeremy Nell), a South African cartoonist who's been let go from his job from The New Age newspaper.

   Oct 18, 2012

   3 min
2. 9

   Kenya's Most Economically Important Lake

   Kenya's most economically important lake is known for its scenic beauty and wildlife. The World's Anders Kelto reports the lake is also part of a booming agricultural and fishing economy that's threatening to tilt the delicate ecological balance.

   Oct 18, 2012

   4 min
3. 8

   Okinawa Outrage Over Rape by US Sailors

   Tensions between Japan and the United States flared up this week after two U.S. sailors allegedly raped a young woman on Okinawa.

   Oct 18, 2012

   4 min
4. 7

   Turkish Pianist Fazil Say on Trial for Allegedly Insulting Islam on Twitter

   Turkish pianist Fazil Say appeared in an Istanbul court Thursday to defend himself against charges he insulted Islam on Twitter. Researcher Zeynep Tufekci tells host Marco Werman Say's tweets did not seem that offensive by Turkey's standards.

   Oct 18, 2012

   5 min
5. 6

   Belgium Gets Its Own Political Meme

   Move over Mitt Romney's "binders full of women." There's a new meme in town, courtesy of Flemish politician Bart De Wever. But what does "Zet die plaat af!" mean?

   Oct 18, 2012

   2 min
6. 5

   Colombian Government and FARC Rebels Launch Talks in Norway

   Colombian government officials and representatives of the FARC rebels movement officially launched their peace talks Thursday in Norway.

   Oct 18, 2012

   3 min
7. 4

   The First Abortion Clinic in Northern Ireland Opens Doors

   In Northern Ireland, the first stand alone clinic that provides abortions opened today. Abortion is legal in northern Ireland, and it's been controversial in the past. But as John Sepulvado reports from Belfast, the clinic is not attracting large protests.

   Oct 18, 2012

   4 min
8. 3

   Uruguay Lawmakers Legalize Abortion

   Roman Catholic Uruguay has voted to legalize all first trimester abortions. The BBC's Vladimir Hernandez tells host Marco Werman about the restrictions on the new measure.

   Oct 18, 2012

   5 min
9. 2

   PRI's The World: Latest Edition 10/18/2012

   Uruguay becomes the second country in Latin America to legalize abortion. Also, a renowned Turkish pianist goes to court for Twitter comments that some say insulted Islam. And a lake in Kenya becomes a focal point for balancing economic opportunity and environmental stability.

   Oct 18, 2012

   48 min
10. 1

    Rumba-Rooted Band Staff Benda Bilili Wows Audience on First US Tour

    Anchor Marco Werman takes us to the soundcheck for the first date on the US tour of Congolese band Staff Benda Bilili. They're from the streets of Kinshasa, confined by polio to wheelchairs. And they rock.

    Oct 18, 2012

    4 min