Africa
Olympic Athlete Charged With Girlfriend's Murder
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
Latin America
Will 'Made In Haiti' Factories Improve Life In Haiti?
February 14, 2013 International aid agencies are pouring millions of dollars into a large industrial park on Haiti's north coast. The Caracol Industrial Park is intended to create 60,000 jobs and encourage people to move out of the overcrowded capital Port-au-Prince.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
It's All Politics
Hagel's Nomination Sidelined In Senate Stalling Action
February 13, 2013 Chuck Hagel's nomination to become defense secretary came just short of the required 60 that would have allowed it to proceed to a final vote. The vote, largely along party lines, was 58 to 40, with one senator voting present. Further action is expected later in February.
Asia
How Do I Love Thee? Japanese Husbands Shout The Ways
February 13, 2013 Japanese men aren't known for expressing their feelings. But at least a few are trying to do better by taking part in a high-volume display of romance: the annual love-your-wife shout-out.
Latin America
Hungry For Energy, Brazil Builds Monster Dams In The Amazon
February 13, 2013 Latin America's largest economy is growing fast and has plans to put up dozens of dams in the coming years. Environmentalists and residents in some areas are opposed, but the projects are moving ahead rapidly.
Wisdom Watch
Life's Traumas Won't Stop Kenyan Author Ngugi
February 13, 2013 One of Kenya's most famous citizens is author and professor Ngugi wa Thiong'o. His criticism of that nation's post-colonial government led to his arrest and eventual exile. But he says he can't be knocked down. Host Michel Martin talks with Ngugi about his new memoir, In the House of the Interpreter.
Africa
A Murder Deepens Tunisia's Political Crisis
February 13, 2013 The killing of Chokri Belaid, a prominent politician and human rights activist, is pitting Tunisians against each other. Just two years after overthrowing a dictator, Tunisians are increasingly divided over their government and the country's future.
The Salt
U.K. Slaughterhouses Raided As Europe's Horse Meat Scandal Widens
February 13, 2013 The scandal has shown just how long and winding the food chain really is, and how little oversight is exercised within Europe's open borders. In Britain, local butchers are among the beneficiaries of this crisis.
