Asia
What Cellphone Brand Does North Korean Leader Use?
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Europe
Privatization Of Greek Assets Runs Behind Schedule
February 7, 2013 The sweeping fire sale is a requirement for multibillion-euro bailouts. And the Chinese, Russian and Arab companies lining up to take advantage of the steep discounts are making Greeks and other Europeans nervous.
Planet Money
'Give Me The Money Or I'll Shoot The Trees'
February 7, 2013 A pristine rainforest in Ecuador sits on top of the equivalent of millions of barrels of oil. Ecuador has offered a deal to the rich countries of the world: Pay us billions of dollars, and we'll leave the rainforest untouched.
Shots - Health News
Silica Rule Changes Delayed While Workers Face Health Risks
February 7, 2013 Regulations to restrict the amount of silica dust that workers can inhale were set decades ago, and workplace safety experts say that limit needs to be cut in half. A proposal for new rules was sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for a 90-day review, but almost two years later, it's still under review.
The Record
Why Al Walser Got A Grammy Nomination And Justin Bieber Didn't
February 7, 2013 The voting rules for the awards almost always leave room for disappointment or confusion, but if you're willing to market yourself, you too could win a nomination.
Puerto Rico: A Disenchanted Island
'Don't Give Up On Us': Puerto Ricans Wrestle With High Crime
February 7, 2013 Puerto Rico's per capita murder rate is six times that of the U.S. as a whole. And with violence escalating, many residents are fleeing to the mainland. Still others hope to turn their home around.
Author Interviews
Raising A Glass To The Charms Of The Bar In 'Drinking With Men'
February 7, 2013 Author Rosie Schaap's new memoir, Drinking With Men, chronicles her life in bars. Schaap writes the 'Drink' column for The New York Times Magazine, and she says goes to bars not for the alcohol but for the sense of community she finds there.
