Africa
U.S. May Build Base For Drones In Northwest Africa
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Asia
In China, The Government Isn't The Only Spy Game In Town
January 30, 2013 Increasingly, China's surveillance state has extended to include Chinese individuals spying on one another. Former journalist Qi Hong has helped ordinary citizens and government officials alike detect bugs and hidden cameras planted by others. In one year, his bug hunt turned up more than 300 devices for a hundred friends.
News
Hillary Clinton Reflects On Challenges Of Office
January 30, 2013 "We all have to do a better job" in the aftermath of the events in Benghazi, Libya, Clinton said in an interview with NPR. The outgoing secretary of state also discussed, among other things, her plans for 2016.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Interviews
Interview With Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton
January 29, 2013 Full transcript of NPR's Michele Kelemen's interview with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The Two-Way
Ancient Manuscripts In Timbuktu Reduced To Ashes
January 29, 2013 A famed library and research center held books and manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. Residents say Islamist radicals torched them before fleeing the town.
The Salt
In Japan, Food Can Be Almost Too Cute To Eat
January 29, 2013 In Japanese culture, how food looks can be as important as how it tastes — a lesson children learn from a very early age. From children's television and toys to school lunches, the visual delights of food are never far from sight.
Europe
How A Spanish City Went Boom, Then Bust
January 29, 2013 Valencia, which once spent lavishly on tourism projects, now epitomizes the worst of Spain's economic problems. Its landscape is littered with empty and half-finished buildings, and the regional government has run out of funds to repair schools.
Latin America
For Your Next Caribbean Vacation, Haiti ... Maybe?
January 29, 2013 Haiti is trying to sell itself as an international vacation hub in a bid to revive its once-vibrant tourism industry. Officials say tourism could be a major driver of economic growth and help lift Haitians out of poverty.
The Impact of War
War And Foreign Policy Through The Eyes Of Vietnam Veterans
January 29, 2013 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmed Sen. John Kerry as the next secretary of state. Former Sen. Chuck Hagel is set to become the next secretary of defense. Critics and supporters of the men point to their service in Vietnam as a critical qualification.
From Here To Timbuktu: Myth And Reality At The World's Edge
January 29, 2013 When people refer to the ends of the earth, they invariably mention Timbuktu. The fabled West African city on the cusp of the Sahara has a mystique that has lasted for centuries, fueled by a history shrouded in mystery, wealth and intrigue.
The Two-Way
Reports: Dozens Of Bodies Found In Syria; Young Men Apparently Executed
January 29, 2013 Activists and rebels say more than 60 bodies have been found and that the number will likely rise. Since March 2011 more than 60,000 people have died in Syria as the Assad regime has fought back against protesters and rebel militias.
