PRI's The World Oct 9, 2012

Episodes

1. 8

   Where Does The Platinum In Your Bling Come From?

   One country supplies 75 percent of the world's platinum. Economic geologist Anthony Naldrett details how platinum from its mines at the Bushveld complex ends up in everything from catalytic converters to expensive bling.

   Oct 9, 2012

   5m
2. 7

   Insects, Cheese and Gastronauts of the World

   Why is it that certain cultures eat certain things, when others are grossed out? Which parts of our taste buds are nature and which are nurture?

   Oct 9, 2012

   6m
3. 6

   Egypt's Coptic Christians Remain Fearful

   While Egypt's new president, Mohammed Mursi, is being credited with reforms, a certain segment of the population is not at all happy: Coptic Christians. They accuse the government of not doing enough to protect their minority community.

   Oct 9, 2012

   4m
4. 5

   Turkey Wants Greater US Role in Backing Syrian Rebels

   Six consecutive days of cross border shelling from Syria have Turkish officials increasingly frustrated with US policy on Syria. Shadi Hamid of the Brookings Institution's Doha Center says Turkish policymakers want the US to do more to aid the Syrian opposition.

   Oct 9, 2012

   4m
5. 4

   De-Worming Program Set to Launch in India

   The Indian state of Rajasthan is about to launch a large-scale program to treat intestinal worms among its public school students. The idea isn't simply to make the kids healthier - it's to enable them to study harder and get ahead in life.

   Oct 9, 2012

   6m
6. 3

   The Meaning of Sharia Law

   As Egypt's constitution is being re-drafted, one word is causing friction: "sharia." Sharia is often translated as "Islamic law" but it is much more than that. So much more that there is disagreement over what it means.

   Oct 9, 2012

   4m
7. 2

   In Pakistan, an Activist Schoolgirl is Shot by the Taliban

   A 14-year-old schoolgirl who campaigned for girls' education in north-west Pakistan has been shot and wounded on her way from school.

   Oct 9, 2012

   6m
8. 1

   PRI's The World Latest Edition Oct 9, 2012

   The Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for shooting and wounding a 14-year-old activist who pushed for girls' education. Also, a de-worming program in India is seen as an enhancement to children's education. Plus, we check in with a DJ in Zambia to find out what is hot in the African music...

   Oct 9, 2012

   48m