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PRI's The World Apr 15, 2013
by The World
Two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon kill at least two people. Tensions boil over at Guantanamo Bay as inmates clash with US military guards. Also, we begin our series looking at reforms in China that are long past due. The World's Mary Kay Magistad starts off with the One-Child policy, which some say China never needed in the first place.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Apr 15, 2013
Two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Tensions boil over at Guantanamo Bay as inmates clash with US military guards. Also, we begin our series looking at reforms in China that are long past due. The World's Mary Kay Magistad starts off with the One-Child policy,...
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China's Guan Tianlang Takes Low Amateur Honors at The Masters
Fourteen year old Guan Tianlang of China set the golf world on fire this past weekend at The Masters. The youngster was the only amateur to make the cut at Augusta, and he went on take the Silver Cup given to the best performance by an amateur at the tournament.
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Fastest Growing Wine Producing Region in the World
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for the fastest growing wine-producing region in the world.
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Don't Pass the Salt!
In Mexico City, health officials are trying something new. They're asking restaurants to put away the salt shakers and urging residents to cut back on salt.
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Turning London's Fatbergs into Power
The agency that runs the London sewers has a plan to turn some of piles of congealed fat into electricity to power homes.
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Venezuela Vote: Maduro Declared Winner
In Venezuela, Hugo Chavez's hand-picked successor Nicolas Maduro is facing what some analysts are calling the "disaster" of a very narrow victory in Sunday's presidential election. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Phil Gunson in Caracas.
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The History of Hunger Strikes in Ireland
Hunger strikes have a long history in the conflict in North Ireland. One of the most infamous hunger strikes in 1981 resulted in the death of 10 Irish Republicans including Bobby Sands who has become a symbol of the struggle. Anchor, Marco Werman interviews Brendan O'Leary, Lauder Professor of...
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Guantanamo Hunger Strike Turns Violent
Guards at the military prison in Guantanamo Bay clashed with inmates over the weekend. Tensions have been increasing at the facility as more and more prisoners joined a hunger strike that started in February. Carol Rosenberg covers Guantanamo Bay for the Miami Herald. She speaks with anchor Marco...
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Burmese Group Me N Ma Girls Invade New York
We first told you about the pop group the Me N Ma Girls early last year. Their career was taking off just as their country, Burma, was in emerging from decades of military rule. There have been some big changes in the country and for the group since then, including their first show in the US.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon kill at least two people. Tensions boil over at Guantanamo Bay as inmates clash with US military guards. Also, we begin our series looking at reforms in China that are long past due. The World's Mary Kay Magistad starts off with the One-Child policy, which some say China never needed in the first place.
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Two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon kill at least two people. Tensions boil over at Guantanamo Bay as inmates clash with US military guards. Also, we begin our series looking at reforms in China that are long past due. The World's Mary Kay Magistad starts off with the...
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