Global Development
With global population marching toward 7 billion, a problem: Where's the food?
The 7 billionth person is projected to be born on Halloween. The growing population, however, presents a problem. Where will we get the food for all those hungry mouths?
In Nebraska, Occupy Wall Street becomes Occupy the Pasture
Occupy the Wall Street may have started a movement, but the grassroots effort has taken hold across the world. Steph Larsen is joining the protest from her pasture in Lyons, Neb....
American businesses looking to build ties with Iraq, even as soldiers withdraw
Business leaders are predicting that the market for goods in Iraq is about to explode and companies in various sectors of the American economy are hoping to capitalize on that boom....
World is ticking toward a milestone: 7 billionth person expected on Halloween
In 12 years, the world has added 1 billion people. On Monday, the United Nations expects the global population to top 7 billion for the first time, ever....
Reversing the offshore drain: China may lose jobs to U.S.
As the costs of doing business in China rise — both explicit and implied — analysts are suggesting more companies look at manufacturing back home in the United States....
Fixing Afghanistan's broken justice system
Afghanistan's justice system is in shambles, but some are trying to restore the country's faith in the rule of law while protecting women and girls....
Kidnapping among the dangers of doing business in Kabul
The influx of cash that accompanied foreign aid agencies, diplomats and private security firms led to the growth of business in Kabul, but security is still a big hurdle for the city....
Animal populations plummeting at Nairobi National Park
The growth of Nairobi is choking a big piece of African wilderness, The Nairobi National Park, where thousands of wild migrating animals call home....
Cuba's new socialist MBA program
Would-be small business owners in Cuba now have the opportunity to sign up for a masters degree in business administration from the Catholic Church....
Africans want fair shake from Chinese investors
China's investment in Africa is vast and growing, but in Zambia many are critical of China's approach and are concerned that they're not benefiting from investments....
JOIN PRI COMMUNITIES:
-
(21 May, 2013 08:58:54)Stop moaning everyone - unbelievable and endless queue of worlds biggest collection of all minded moaning Minnie's -
PUdden N Tane (20 May, 2013 09:40:50)Take her crayons away then put her in the corner. How could anyone even 'think' they are doing right by the picture when they make ...
-
Womprat (20 May, 2013 02:50:44)There were no swamp rats. There were Womprats, though.
-
Jonathan (20 May, 2013 11:59:28)You're quite right. Sorry about that! Jonathan Kealing PRI.org
-
My Other Car's the Tardis (20 May, 2013 11:37:03)I think you dropped a letter in the album's title: "Ela" is "she"--not "he"--in Portuguese.