PRI's The World Mar 26, 2012

Episodes

1. 11

   Macky Sall Election Victory in Senegal Called an 'Example for Africa'

   Senegal’s presidential election, which saw the incumbent concede defeat peacefully, has been hailed as a “great victory for democracy” in Africa. President Abdoulaye Wade accepted that he was defeated by Macky Sall in Sunday’s run-off.

   Mar 26, 2012

   3m
2. 10

   Statue Honoring Che Guevara to be Erected in Ireland

   For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for an Irish city where the city council has approved a proposal to erect a statue in Che’s honor. The statue would sit along a scenic path called the Salthhill Promenade.

   Mar 26, 2012

   6m
3. 9

   Wife of American Held in Cuba Hoping for Papal Help

   The wife of an American man convicted of espionage in Cuba is hoping that the Pope’s visit there can help bring her husband, Alan Gross home.

   Mar 26, 2012

   4m
4. 8

   The Pope Visits Cuba

   The Pope begins his visit to Cuba on Monday. Many Cubans are ecstatic that the pontiff has chosen to honor Catholics on their island nation. Others worry that the visit overshadows continued political repression.

   Mar 26, 2012

   4m
5. 7

   'Enjoy Culinary Delights' - The Trouble With Literal Translations From Chinese

   When Beijing hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008, there was an effort to improve the English translations of street signs. Now, authorities in Beijing are launching a campaign to fight the often too literal translations in restaurant menus.

   Mar 26, 2012

   2m
6. 6

   Sochi 2014: Building Boom for Winter Olympics Leaves Some Behind

   Russia is barreling ahead on construction for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. But some locals in the Russian resort city are already feeling pushed out by all the building.

   Mar 26, 2012

   6m
7. 5

   Brazil's 'Gang of Blondes' Kidnap Shoppers, Max Out Credit Cards

   A gang of fair-haired women are believed to be have been kidnapping female shoppers and maxing out their credit cards. The police say the gang is responsible for at least 50 kidnappings in Sao Paulo and in Rio de Janeiro since their crime spree began in 2008.

   Mar 26, 2012

   3m
8. 4

   We Heart You Iran: Israeli Couple's Facebook Campaign Against Attack

   Speculation that Israel could soon attack Iran has dominated the Israeli news media in recent months. An Israeli couple has tried to counter that by launching a Facebook campaign against war with Iran. Their effort has taken off in a bigger way than they had imagined.

   Mar 26, 2012

   3m
9. 3

   Obama Appeal to China to Restrain North Korea

   President Obama appealed to China to help restrain North Korea. North Korea is planning a satellite launch next month, but the US and its allies fear it will be a cover for a long-range missile test.

   Mar 26, 2012

   4m
10. 2

    PRI's The World Latest Edition Mar 26, 2012

    President Obama appeals to China to help restrain North Korea. Also, an Israeli couple uses Facebook to spread its message against war with Iran. And the wife of an American man convicted of espionage in Cuba is hoping the Pope can help bring her husband home.

    Mar 26, 2012

    48m
11. 1

    Japanese Rockers L'Arc~en~Ciel Pack Madison Square Garden

    Alex Gallafent profiles the Japanese rock bank L’Arc~en~Ciel. The band performed Sunday night at Madison Square Garden.

    Mar 26, 2012

    4m