The Papal Succession
Anxiety Befalls Vatican As Cardinals Gather
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Sunday, March 03, 2013
Energy
Turning It Down: Cities Combat Light Pollution By Going Dim
March 3, 2013 Advocates say the developed world's desire to light up the night is having some unintended consequences. This summer, Paris will try dimming its street lights, turning it into the City of [Fewer] Lights.
The Two-Way
Blast Targets Shiites In Pakistan; Dozens Killed
March 3, 2013 At least 28 people were killed in the blast outside a Shiite mosque as people were leaving evening prayers. Sunday's attack follows an attack on Shiite Hazaras in Quetta last month that killed more than 90 people.
The Two-Way
Britain's Queen Hospitalized With Apparent Stomach Ailment
March 3, 2013 Elizabeth II is being treated for symptoms of gastroenteritis. She is expected to remain under observation for about two days.
Middle East
Miles From Home, Syrians Vote In Free Elections
March 3, 2013 Aleppo, Syria, is holding the first free elections for 25 city council seats and 26 provincial council seats. This election is far from perfect, but those involved say they want to set an example for other Syrian towns.
Middle East
Amid Egypt's Divisive Climate, Kerry Urges Economic Action
March 3, 2013 Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting with the Egyptian president and opposition leaders to help forge a path through the country's turmoil. Kerry says it is "paramount" that leaders come together to tackle Egypt's financial woes.
Africa
In Kenya, Political Puppets Give Voice To Satire
March 3, 2013 One TV show is trying to break down Kenyan politicians' stature ahead of Monday's elections. It uses caricatures to prod for answers and expose corruption. "The XYZ Show has always been trying to show the politicians for who they are," one writer says.
The Two-Way
Only Syrians Can Tell President When To Go, Assad Says
March 3, 2013 The comments were made in an interview with Britain's Sunday Times. The Syrian leader's remarks come less than a week after the U.S. announced more direct aid to rebels battling Bashar Assad's regime.
Saturday, March 02, 2013
The Two-Way
Al-Qaida Leader Reportedly Killed In Mali
March 2, 2013 Mokhtar Belmokhtar is believed to have been behind the attack on an Algerian gas plant in January. The Chadian military said Saturday its forces had killed the senior commander for al-Qaida's wing in North Africa in an attack on a rebel base in Mali.
The Two-Way
Searching For Stability, Tunisia Stumbles
March 2, 2013 The North African nation seemed to be doing better than other Arab Spring countries. But it's suffered a recent series of setbacks as it tries to build a stable political system and economy.
Friday, March 01, 2013
The Two-Way
Add 'North Korea Expert' To Dennis Rodman's Resume
March 1, 2013 Experts say that Rodman's head-to-head with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un might reveal something of value.
All Tech Considered
A Kenyan Teen's Discovery: Let There Be Lights To Save Lions
March 1, 2013 Richard Turere, 13, put his father's cows in a pen at night. That's when the trouble would start. Lions would jump in the shed and kill the farm animals. One night he was walking around with a flashlight and discovered the lions were scared of a moving light. A light went on inside him and an idea was born.
The Two-Way
Violent Street Clashes In Bangladesh Leave Dozens Dead
March 1, 2013 The unrest came after a court handed down a death sentence to an Islamist leader for his role in the 1971 war that led to Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan. Dozens are reported dead.
The Two-Way
China's Broadcast Of Drug Lord's Final Hours Sparks Controversy
March 1, 2013 The lead-up to the execution of Naw Kham and three accomplices accused of murdering 13 Chinese sailors in 2011 is carried live on national television.
