World Story of the Day http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1056&ft=1&f=1056 NPR's top daily news about world events, politics, economy, and culture. Download the World Story of the Day podcast. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif World Story of the Day http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1056&ft=1&f=1056 Fashion's Victims: An Artist's Focus On Garment Workers More than 1,000 people were killed in the factory collapse in Bangladesh in April. Spanish companies were among those whose clothes were made at the facility. But there's a clash between the allure of low-cost fast fashion and consumer awareness of working conditions. A Spanish artist is doing her bit: She's drawing attention to workers' plight. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/19/192760190/fashions-victims-an-artists-focus-on-garment-workers?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/19/192760190/fashions-victims-an-artists-focus-on-garment-workers?ft=1&f=1056 More than 1,000 people were killed in the factory collapse in Bangladesh in April. Spanish companies were among those whose clothes were made at the facility. But there's a clash between the allure of low-cost fast fashion and consumer awareness of working conditions. A Spanish artist is doing her bit: She's drawing attention to workers' plight.

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]]> Change Is On The Horizon For London's Famous Skyline The city of London boasts centuries of architectural history. But a building boom is threatening the city's traditionally low-rise aesthetic and the views of some of that history. Critics — including UNESCO — are very worried about London's changing skyline. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/193158102/change-is-on-the-horizon-for-londons-famous-skyline?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/193158102/change-is-on-the-horizon-for-londons-famous-skyline?ft=1&f=1056 The city of London boasts centuries of architectural history. But a building boom is threatening the city's traditionally low-rise aesthetic and the views of some of that history. Critics — including UNESCO — are very worried about London's changing skyline.

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]]> Italian University Spreads The 'Gelato Gospel' Among the many culinary treats Italy has given the world is gelato, a frozen dessert with roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Gelato lovers from all over the world are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato-making. Here's a free lesson: Don't call it ice cream. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/189519327/italian-university-spreads-the-gelato-gospel?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/189519327/italian-university-spreads-the-gelato-gospel?ft=1&f=1056 Among the many culinary treats Italy has given the world is gelato, a frozen dessert with roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Gelato lovers from all over the world are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato-making. Here's a free lesson: Don't call it ice cream.

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]]> Police Clear Protesters In Istanbul Park Turkish riot police have cleared protesters from Gezi park and Taksim Square in Istanbul. The move ends the 19-day occupation of the spaces. But as NPR's Peter Kenyon reports, protesters are saying they will return. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/16/192277282/police-clear-protesters-in-istanbul-park?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/16/192277282/police-clear-protesters-in-istanbul-park?ft=1&f=1056 Turkish riot police have cleared protesters from Gezi park and Taksim Square in Istanbul. The move ends the 19-day occupation of the spaces. But as NPR's Peter Kenyon reports, protesters are saying they will return.

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]]> Pakistani Photographers Take A Personal Picture Of Home Last year, National Geographic offered a photo camp for emerging Pakistani photographers to explore the tribal areas of their country. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2013/06/15/191609900/pakistani-photographers-take-a-personal-picture-of-pakistan?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2013/06/15/191609900/pakistani-photographers-take-a-personal-picture-of-pakistan?ft=1&f=1056 Last year, National Geographic offered a photo camp for emerging Pakistani photographers to explore the tribal areas of their country.

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]]> Some Turkish Protesters Optimistic After Meeting With Leaders Protesters in Istanbul are mulling an offer from Prime Minister Erdogan that could bring an end to the unrest. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191713587/some-turkish-protesters-optimistic-after-meeting-with-leaders?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191713587/some-turkish-protesters-optimistic-after-meeting-with-leaders?ft=1&f=1056 Protesters in Istanbul are mulling an offer from Prime Minister Erdogan that could bring an end to the unrest.

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]]> Once Home To A Dreaded Drug Lord, Medellin Remakes Itself The Colombian city was the world's murder capital in the 1990s, but it managed to turn its fortunes around. Homicides were cut by 80 percent and made big gains on a number of fronts. But the city still faces many challenges in a region plagued by violence. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/13/190964521/once-home-to-a-dreaded-drug-lord-medellin-now-a-model-city?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/13/190964521/once-home-to-a-dreaded-drug-lord-medellin-now-a-model-city?ft=1&f=1056 The Colombian city was the world's murder capital in the 1990s, but it managed to turn its fortunes around. Homicides were cut by 80 percent and made big gains on a number of fronts. But the city still faces many challenges in a region plagued by violence.

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]]> Tallinn: The Former Soviet City That Gave Birth To Skype The Estonian capital is dotted with medieval towers and Soviet architecture that belie its status as one of the world's most technologically advanced cities. Residents use a smart card to ride the bus, and mail packages and pay for parking with their phones. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/12/190693661/tallinn-the-former-soviet-city-that-gave-birth-to-skype?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/12/190693661/tallinn-the-former-soviet-city-that-gave-birth-to-skype?ft=1&f=1056 The Estonian capital is dotted with medieval towers and Soviet architecture that belie its status as one of the world's most technologically advanced cities. Residents use a smart card to ride the bus, and mail packages and pay for parking with their phones.

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]]> Despite Critics, Russia Promises A Grand Olympic Spectacle The challenges include mild winter weather, high costs and residents who have lost their homes. But Russia says it will put on a great show when the 2014 Winter Olympics come to Sochi next February. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/11/190722902/despite-critics-russia-promises-a-grand-olympic-spectacle?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/11/190722902/despite-critics-russia-promises-a-grand-olympic-spectacle?ft=1&f=1056 The challenges include mild winter weather, high costs and residents who have lost their homes. But Russia says it will put on a great show when the 2014 Winter Olympics come to Sochi next February.

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]]> Muslim Brotherhood Struggles To Live Up To Campaign Promises The streets of Cairo are relatively quiet now — protests have died out and a political impasse is settling in. The embattled Egyptian president is facing a groundswell of frustration as people ask about the promises of revolutionary reform and when will they see the change in their own lives. Summer power cuts are increasing, price hikes continue and a planned election for parliament still has no date. But people's frustration with President Mohammed Morsi doesn't mean they have faith in a divided and weak opposition. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/10/190453531/muslim-brotherhood-struggles-to-live-up-to-campaign-promises?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/10/190453531/muslim-brotherhood-struggles-to-live-up-to-campaign-promises?ft=1&f=1056 The streets of Cairo are relatively quiet now — protests have died out and a political impasse is settling in. The embattled Egyptian president is facing a groundswell of frustration as people ask about the promises of revolutionary reform and when will they see the change in their own lives. Summer power cuts are increasing, price hikes continue and a planned election for parliament still has no date. But people's frustration with President Mohammed Morsi doesn't mean they have faith in a divided and weak opposition.

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]]> Britain Apologizes For Colonial-Era Torture Of Kenyan Rebels The historic apology — and the unprecedented settlement — has been years in the making. A Harvard graduate student helped bring about the settlement for the surviving Mau Mau victims of torture and abuse at the hands of the British. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/09/189968998/britain-apologizes-for-colonial-era-torture-of-kenyan-rebels?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/09/189968998/britain-apologizes-for-colonial-era-torture-of-kenyan-rebels?ft=1&f=1056 The historic apology — and the unprecedented settlement — has been years in the making. A Harvard graduate student helped bring about the settlement for the surviving Mau Mau victims of torture and abuse at the hands of the British.

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]]> In Colombia, A Town Badly Scarred By Wartime Rape Women have made significant gains across Latin America. But sexual violence against women remains a pervasive problem. As part of NPR's series on violence in Latin America, we're looking at the problem in Colombia, where decades of war made women extremely vulnerable. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 06:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/09/189522988/in-colombia-a-town-badly-scarred-by-wartime-rape?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/09/189522988/in-colombia-a-town-badly-scarred-by-wartime-rape?ft=1&f=1056 Women have made significant gains across Latin America. But sexual violence against women remains a pervasive problem. As part of NPR's series on violence in Latin America, we're looking at the problem in Colombia, where decades of war made women extremely vulnerable.

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]]> The Speech Eisenhower Never Gave On The Normandy Invasion The Allied invasion of the French coast of Normandy took place this week in 1944. In case that highly risky invasion had failed, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower had drafted a speech taking full responsibility. Fortunately, he never had to deliver it. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 05:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/08/189535104/the-speech-eisenhower-never-gave-on-the-normandy-invasion?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/08/189535104/the-speech-eisenhower-never-gave-on-the-normandy-invasion?ft=1&f=1056 The Allied invasion of the French coast of Normandy took place this week in 1944. In case that highly risky invasion had failed, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower had drafted a speech taking full responsibility. Fortunately, he never had to deliver it.

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]]> Russian Rockers Visit Washington To Lobby For Band Mates Two members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot came to Washington to meet members of the Obama administration and Congress. The feminist activist band is hoping to persuade U.S. officials to visit two of their members in Russian penal colonies to highlight their plight. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/189583919/russian-rockers-visit-washington-to-lobby-for-band-mates?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/189583919/russian-rockers-visit-washington-to-lobby-for-band-mates?ft=1&f=1056 Two members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot came to Washington to meet members of the Obama administration and Congress. The feminist activist band is hoping to persuade U.S. officials to visit two of their members in Russian penal colonies to highlight their plight.

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]]> For Venezuelans, Kidnappings Are Simply Business As Usual Latin American cities rank as the most violent in the world. The region suffers from sky-high homicide rates, drug wars and gang violence. NPR is examining the region's turmoil in a series of reports, beginning with a look at the rampant kidnapping problem in Venezuela. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 02:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/06/188925079/For-Venezuelans-Kidnappings-Are-Simply-Business-As-Usual?ft=1&f=1056 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/06/188925079/For-Venezuelans-Kidnappings-Are-Simply-Business-As-Usual?ft=1&f=1056 Latin American cities rank as the most violent in the world. The region suffers from sky-high homicide rates, drug wars and gang violence. NPR is examining the region's turmoil in a series of reports, beginning with a look at the rampant kidnapping problem in Venezuela.

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