PRI's The World Mar 30, 2012

Episodes

1. 10

   Real Madrid Plans Billion Dollar Resort in the Middle East

   For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for the place where the Spanish soccer team Real Madrid is panning to build a billion dollar island resort.

   Mar 30, 2012

   4m
2. 9

   Why Churches Could be Crucial in the Fight Against HIV

   In the history of the AIDS epidemic in Africa, there's long been a divide between public health advocates and churches. Religious leaders often promote ideas about HIV and the use of condoms that run counter to public health campaigns. But in Swaziland, the two sides are starting to work together.

   Mar 30, 2012

   6m
3. 8

   Myanmar Elections: A Changing Country and its Exiled Opponents

   What Sunday’s elections in Myanmar (Burma), and the broader changes happening there, mean for the country’s exiled opponents.

   Mar 30, 2012

   5m
4. 7

   Myanmar Prepares for Special Elections

   Sunday's election in Myanmar marks the first time that Aung San Suu Kyi is standing for a seat in parliament.

   Mar 30, 2012

   4m
5. 6

   Taika Waititi Revisits His Maori Roots in 'Boy'

   Filmmaker Taika Waititi decided to go back to his hometown of Waihau Bay in rural New Zealand to film "Boy". It's about the relationship of an 11-year-old boy and his estranged father, who returns home after spending years in prison.

   Mar 30, 2012

   8m
6. 5

   The Astonishing Comeback of Britain's George Galloway

   A controversial British politician has made an astonishing comeback. George Galloway was a harsh critic of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Last night he swept aside the mainstream parties in a by-election victory.

   Mar 30, 2012

   3m
7. 4

   Far Right Gathering in Denmark

   Marco Werman talks with historian Matthew Feldman about a gathering of far Right groups taking place in Aarhus, Denmark on Saturday.

   Mar 30, 2012

   4m
8. 3

   France Arrests 19 Suspected Islamist Militants

   French president Nicolas Sarkozy promised a robust response to the recent shootings in the southern city of Toulouse. Today French police arrested 19 suspected Islamists in a series of dawn raids across the country.

   Mar 30, 2012

   3m
9. 2

   PRI's The World Latest Edition Mar 30, 2012

   France makes multiple arrests during a nation-wide crackdown on suspected Islamic networks. Myanmar readies for elections this weekend, but some fear there may be "voting irregularities." And how churches in Swaziland are helping the fight against HIV.

   Mar 30, 2012

   48m
10. 1

    Béla Fleck Remembers Earl Scruggs, Discusses the Banjo's Africa Roots

    Anchor Marco Werman speaks to musician Béla Fleck about Earl Scruggs and about a trip he made to Africa in search of the banjo's roots.

    Mar 30, 2012

    3m