The Papal Succession
Pope: Resignation Is 'For The Good Of The Church'
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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.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Shots - Health News
World's Most Popular Painkiller Raises Heart Attack Risk
February 12, 2013 Diclofenac — sold under the brand names Voltaren, Cambia, Cataflam and Zipsor — raises the risk of a heart attack by about 40 percent. But that hasn't prevented the drug from becoming the world's most popular painkiller in its class. Now researchers are calling on the World Health Organization to remove it from a list of so-called "essential medicines."
Asia
Seeking A Glimpse Of Immortality In The Waters Of India's Holy Rivers
February 12, 2013 Hindus in India are celebrating the 55-day-long Kumbh Mela, the world's biggest religious festival. An estimated 100 million pilgrims are expected to gather, pray and bathe in the waters at the confluence of three sacred rivers.
Asia
Did North Korea Test A 'Miniature' Nuclear Bomb?
February 12, 2013 North Korea's latest nuclear weapons test is much more powerful than the previous two, according to estimates made by instruments that measure seismic waves from the blast. But it's hard to verify North Korea's claim that the test was of a miniaturized nuclear weapon.
