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Each weekday, The World guides listeners through major issues and stories, linking global events directly to the American agenda. The result is an award-winning hour of breaking news, in-depth features, hard-hitting commentaries and thought-provoking interviews found nowhere else in U.S. news coverage. The World is international news for an American audience.
PRI's The World - May 21, 2012
Today on the World: We begin our series on social class: how it's shaped societies around the world, and how it's changing today. Also, Egypt's presidential election -- and how the Islamist candidates are presenting themselves. And finally, new, 'happy' music from South Africa's Hugh Masakela.
PRI's The World - May 18, 2012
Today on the World: Economic woes in Europe to top the agenda this weekend at the G8 summit at Camp David. Also, one Russian businessman becomes an overnight billionaire thanks to Facebook. Plus, one Scottish band tries to make Gaelic hip and sexy.
PRI's The World - May 17, 2012
Today on the World: The war crimes trial of Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic is suddenly on hold. Also, a US Army captain who reached out to Afghan insurgents, even after they had killed some of his men. Plus, retro Bollywood music, by way of Australia.
PRI's The World - May 16, 2012
Today on the World: Correspondent Laura Lynch visits the besieged Syrian city of Douma. Also, former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic goes on trial for crimes against humanity. And an Iranian hip hop artist is the target of a fatwa.
PRI's The World - May 15, 2012
Today on the World: UN observers in Syria find themselves dangerously close to violence. Also, why some candidates want to pay higher taxes. And behind the scenes of the greatest operatic challenge.
PRI's The World - May 14, 2012
Today on the World: How everyday Syrians cope with the violence. Then, how Greeks are struggling to make ends meet. And Portuguese migrants flock to Brazil in search of more financial security.
PRI's The World - May 11, 2012
Today on the World: Pressure increases on United Nations monitors to stop the violence in Syria. Also, Korean adoptees trying to make South Korea a better place for single mothers. And Paul McCartney sings the message "All you need is love" to a violence-torn Mexico.
PRI's The World - May 10, 2012
Today on the World: An update from Damascus, where bombings left scores dead and hundreds injured. Unemployment in Spain is nearing 25 percent. We hear how some Spaniards are coping. And Mexican musicians take to the streets, to serenade their mothers.
PRI's The World - May 09, 2012
Today on the World: An Al-Qaeda plot to detonate a US-bound airline flight is thwarted when the bomber turns out to be a spy. Also, concerns about Al-Qaeda's growing influence in Yemen. And North Korea's most-famous "fictitious" punk rock star.
PRI's The World - May 08, 2012
Today on the World: An eyewitness account from the Syrian city of Homs, where fighting continues despite the UN-backed ceasefire. Also, why antibiotic-resistant superbugs are emerging from India. And remembering Maurice Sendak.
PRI's The World - May 07, 2012
Today on the World: France pins hopes of economic recovery on its new President. Cooperating with both Republicans and Democrats may work against the re-election of Senator Richard Lugar. And why some Muslims are celebrating a Christian saint.
PRI's The World - May 04, 2012
Today on the World: China and US reach a deal in the Chen Guangcheng case. Also, French President Nicolas Sarkozy prepares for a close run-off election this weekend. Plus, Rocket Juice and the Moon feature in the Global Hit.
PRI's The World - May 03, 2012
Today on the World: Blind dissident Chen Guangcheng strains US-China diplomacy as he changes his mind on remaining in China. Also, a Canadian mayor supports legislation that favors cars over bikes on the city streets. And a Korean rapper stages a comeback after an online slam damages his career.
PRI's The World - May 02, 2012
Today on the World: Chinese blind legal activist Chen Guangcheng leaves US embassy in Beijing after six days. What will happen to him next remains uncertain. We get reaction to last night's surprise visit by President Barack Obama to Afghanistan and the signing of the Kabul-Washington strategic partnership pact. And music from Nigeria's D'Banj.
PRI's The World - May 01, 2012
Today on the World: President Barack Obama is in Kabul to sign partnership agreement between US and Afghanistan. Also, thousand of people in Mali struggle to rebuild their lives, a year after fleeing the revolution in Libya. Plus, a French shoe designer defends his painful high-heeled creations.
PRI's The World - April 30, 2012
Today on the World: We get the Chinese perspective on the escape of blind dissident Chen Guagcheng, who is believed to be under US protection in Beijing. The US Army joins the hunt for Joseph Kony, the leader of the notorious Lord's Resistance Army in the Central African Republic. And the street children of Nairobi inspire the music of Kenyan singer Nina Ogot.
PRI's The World - April 27, 2012
Today on the World: Economic woes further hurt Spain and the Netherlands. A sit-down with former Secretary of State Madeline Albright. And the Secret Service scandal has tainted Colombia's tourist campaign.
PRI's The World - April 26, 2012
Today on the World: Former Liberian President Charles Taylor is found guilty of 'aiding' and 'abetting' war crimes. Also, a debate over women's rights in Morocco following the suicide of a woman who was forced to marry her rapist. Plus, a profile of Syria's first lady disappears from Vogue's website.
PRI's The World - April 25, 2012
Today on the World: The Supreme Court takes up Arizona's controversial immigration law. We will hear about the "work arounds" undocumented immigrants are using to stay in Arizona despite that law. Also, the latest on the apparent defection of two young Cuban actors. Plus, a dose of Cuban heavy metal.
PRI's The World - April 24, 2012
Today on the World: The latest on the phone hacking scandal in Britain and maybe the US. Nuclear power becomes an issue in French presidential elections. Also, how many people does it take to dry clean a sweater in Moscow.
