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PRI's The World: 03/20/2012
by The World
A series of bombings rattle Iraq ahead of next week's Arab League Summit in Baghdad. Also, a leaked tape fans the flames of China's biggest political scandal in years. Plus, a reporter in Liberia is threatened after writing an article on the practice of female circumcision.
Episodes
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Somalia's National Theatre Reopens after 20 Years
We are looking for an African city along the Somalia’s long Indian Ocean coastline. It is home to Somalia’s national theatre, a place well-known for drama, music and dance.
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South Korea Opens Multicultural High School
South Korea has traditionally been a homogeneous society, but now there is a growing population of culturally mixed families. It can be hard for these children to fit in, so the country has just opened its first “multicultural” high school.
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Tape Sheds Light on China's Political Scandal
A leaked video is shedding more light on the firing of a prominent Communist Party leader last week in China. The tape details a tale of corruption, attempted cover-up and diplomatic intrigue.
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Canada: The Emerging Energy Superpower to the North
In recent years, Canada has quietly become the largest exporter of energy to the US and some Canadians aren’t so happy about the environmental consequences for their country. Brian Mann reports on the emergence of Canada as an energy superpower. .
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FAA Personal Electronics Rule Set for Review
The FAA says it’s going to test personal electronic devices in hopes to make it easier for passengers to use them during take-offs and landings. But the testing could be difficult and costly. Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to Kevin Hiatt of the Flight Safety Foundation, which is supported by the…
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Reporter Threatened Over Female Circumcision Story in Liberia
A journalist in Liberia has gone into hiding after receiving threats related to a story she wrote on female circumcision. Although the practice, which some call female genital mutilation, has received a lot of attention in the Western media, talking about it in Liberia remains extremely sensitive.
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The Vietnam Anti-War Movement Legacy for Today's Returning Veterans
There’s a powerful image of anti-Vietnam war protesters spitting on returning soldiers. But one author says it’s largely a myth. Still, that image has played a part in stigmatizing the anti-war movement for the next generation of returning vets. Arun Rath of PBS FRONTLINE takes a look.
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Bombings Rip through Iraq in Lead-up to Arab Summit
A wave of bombings rippled through Iraq today. The series of apparently coordinated explosions in 8 Iraqi cities killed more than 45 people. Reporter Sahar Issa of the McClatchy News Service in Baghdad tells host Lisa Mullins that the violence is unlikely to cancel the Arab League Summit. The…
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PRI's The World: 03/20/2012 (China, Canada, French Guiana)
A series of bombings rattle Iraq ahead of next week's Arab League Summit in Baghdad. Also, a leaked tape fans the flames of China's biggest political scandal in years. Plus, a reporter in Liberia is threatened after writing an article on the practice of female circumcision.
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Prince Koloni: French Guiana's Star
Prince Koloni is a young musician and former gold-boat runner who plays both traditional aleke music and roots reggae.
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A series of bombings rattle Iraq ahead of next week's Arab League Summit in Baghdad. Also, a leaked tape fans the flames of China's biggest political scandal in years. Plus, a reporter in Liberia is threatened after writing an article on the practice of female circumcision.
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