VX and Kim Jong-nam, ditching the ICC, theater before Shakespeare
February 24, 2017
The chemical weapon VX and its use in the killing of the North Korean leader's half brother. Plus, why several African countries want to ditch the International Criminal Court. And, how the theater scene developed in London — before Shakespeare's time.
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Environment
PRI's The World
February 24, 2017
Scientists have been watching a 90-mile rift grow along the Larsen C ice shelf. When the rift gets large enough, it will likely create an iceberg the size of Delaware, but scientists say it's still too early to blame this on global warming.
Arts
PRI's The World
March 02, 2017
Shakespeare's London theater was only one of many open at the turn of the 17th century. A new project is aiming to rediscover some of those forgotten masterpieces.
Culture
PRI's The World
February 24, 2017
The small market town of Boston, in Lincolnshire, recorded the highest rate of pro-Brexit voting anywhere in the country: 76 percent in favor of leaving the European Union.
Media
PRI's The World
February 24, 2017
Macedonia came under the spotlight for generating pro-Trump fake news during the US elections. But this Macedonian is doing everything she can to stop its spread.
Arts
PRI's The World
February 24, 2017
It’s not just the six-decade age gap that sets these roomies apart.
Music
PRI's The World
February 24, 2017
Each week on The World, we feature a unique selection of musicians, and every week we put it together for you here.
Environment
PRI's The World
February 24, 2017
Would you buy wolf-friendly meat? That's one idea Carol Bogezi has to help cattle ranchers in Washington state learn to live with wolves.
Global Politics
PRI's The World
February 24, 2017
VX is one of the most serious nerve agents ever developed — and it has a colorful history, having been tied to Saddam Hussein and a Japanese doomsday cult.
