Politics
PRI's The World
March 17, 2016
Sure, President Barack Obama's about to make a historic visit to Cuba. But it's also the climax of a string of events that could lead to significant trade and immigration policy adjustments between the US and the Cuban nation — which in turn may affect international business and domestic politics for the US.
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Science, Tech & Environment
Will Latin America chart a different, more sustainable path for palm oil?
Ensia
July 02, 2015
Palm oil can mean steady, consistent income for farmers in the developing world, but it can also means environmental degradation and other abuses. As palm oil expands in Latin America, can it take a different course?
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Business, Economics and Jobs
Living on Call Center Time in the Philippines
PRI's The World
August 12, 2013
There's a whole culture in the Philippines that's evolved around people working on a New York time zone. They don't just live on US time, they live in US weather, and US culture.
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Business, Economics and Jobs
Why economists think the Trans-Pacific Partnership will be good for Americans
PRI's The World
May 22, 2015
The Trans-Pacific Partnership, a major free trade deal, has turned into a hot and divisive political battle. But no matter what the critics say, most economics believe the treaty will be good for most Americans, even poor ones.
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Development & Education
Why Swedes Love Classic American Cars
PRI's The World
August 27, 2012
There was a time when the US was an undisputed leader in cars. Classic American cars are often coveted around the world. Few places are as ga-ga about American automobiles as Sweden. Reporter Angela Bass has the story from Rättvik.
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Business, Economics and Jobs
Dragon Fruit Makes its Culinary Journey to US Farms and Kitchens
PRI's The World
June 16, 2011
The dragon fruit has been a favorite in Asia and South America. But it's only starting to gain attention in the US.
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Business, Economics and Jobs
When will Starbucks pop up all over Cuba? Don't count on it
PRI's The World
January 21, 2015
Updated
American and Cuban officials are sitting down in Havana this week to try to hammer the details of their rapproachment. But McDonalds and Walmart won't move in anytime soon.
Politics
The Fall Out if Greece Returns to the Drachma
PRI's The World
May 16, 2012
Many Greeks have had enough of the belt-tightening imposed by the European Union. Some say exiting the eurozone would allow the Greek economy to recover, faster.
Arts, Culture & Media
Where Apples Come From
PRI's The World
October 27, 2011
For our Geo Quiz, we want to know where apples originated, thousands of years ago. Scientists point to a Central Asian mountain range where Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China meet.
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Business, Economics and Jobs
Congolese Plea for Conflict-Minerals-Free iPhone
PRI's The World
January 04, 2012
A Congolese lawyer and activist is trying to get Apple to commit to making a conflict-free iPhone.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Rise of the Emirates as an Airline Traffic Hub
PRI's The World
September 07, 2012
Australia's Quantas Airlines has ditched its 17-year alliance with British Airways to partner with Emirates Airline. That means its twice-daily 'kangaroo route' from Sydney to London will stop in Dubai instead of Singapore.