PRI's The World Oct 3, 2012

Episodes

1. 11

   Azeri Leader Heydar Aliyev's Statue Creates Controversy

   For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a North American city where you would find a new statue of the former President of Azerbaijan.

   Oct 3, 2012

   4m
2. 10

   German Court: Church Can Force Congregants to Pay if They Want to Pray

   The outcry in Germany continues over religious taxes. The tax is levied on anyone officially affiliated with a Christian church or the Jewish faith.

   Oct 3, 2012

   4m
3. 9

   Myanmar's 'Frontier' Investor

   Myanmar is going through some rapid transitions. In just the last year, the country's military dictators have freed Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest, and allowed elections to be held. Now the country is opening up to foreign business as well.

   Oct 3, 2012

   4m
4. 8

   'A Dialogue With Time': An Exhibit About What it Feels Like to Get Old

   An Israeli children's museum has opened what the world's first museum exhibit simulating what it is like to get old.

   Oct 3, 2012

   4m
5. 7

   Complaints Prompt Curbs on Saudi Religious Police

   The head of Saudi Arabia's notorious religious police has told the media he will curb his force's powers in a bid to clamp down on excesses.

   Oct 3, 2012

   3m
6. 6

   Writer Julia Ioffe on Drinking Rituals and Surprising Friendships in 'Sharp-Elbowed' Moscow

   Russian-born journalist Julia Ioffe is writing about what drove her mad about Moscow life, and what she's pining for now that she's back home.

   Oct 3, 2012

   4m
7. 5

   With Miami Consulate Closed Venezuelan Ex-Pats Head to New Orleans to Vote

   Venezuelans in Miami who want to vote in their country's election this weekend must travel to New Orleans to do so.

   Oct 3, 2012

   2m
8. 4

   Venezuela's Cross Border Vote for President

   Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is seeking another six-year term, and he's facing a serious challenge from Henrique Capriles. Both candidates are doing last-minute campaigning across the border in Colombia to try to pick up votes for Sunday's election.

   Oct 3, 2012

   5m
9. 3

   PRI's The World Latest Edition Oct 3, 2012

   Why many Venezuelans living in Miami will be visiting New Orleans this coming weekend. Also, Germany's religious tax and why some German Catholics are under pressure to pay up. Plus, an exhibit at an Israeli children's museum that simulates what it is like to get old.

   Oct 3, 2012

   49m
10. 2

    'The Seventh Chieftain": Celtic Superstar Carlos Núñez

    Celtic superstar Carlos Núñez, from the region of Galicia in northeastern Spain, has been called "The Seventh Chieftain."

    Oct 3, 2012

    4m
11. 1

    Norwegian Comedians Sing Praises of Former UN Official

    A couple of Norwegian comedians have written a spoof power ballad about an unlikely hero: Former top United Nations humanitarian official Jan Egeland, who is also Norwegian. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Bård Ylvisåker and Vegard Ylvisåker to find out why they did it.

    Oct 3, 2012

    4m