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PRI's The World: April 2, 2013
by The World
How an oil spill in Arkansas could derail a proposed pipeline to Canada. Also, remembering a Canadian politician who championed Alberta's oil sands. And, why Sudanese middle-class women are now heading to the gym.
Episodes
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FIFA to Use Goal Line Technology from German Company GoalControl
Anchor Marco Werman turns to The World's William Troop for a description of the goal line technology chosen by soccer governing body FIFA for its high profile tournaments like the World Cup.
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Thriving Microbial Life in the Planet's Deepest Oceanic Trench
Our Geo Quiz Tuesday takes us to the deepest part of the world's oceans. It's where scientists have found an abundance of tiny, microbial forms of life thriving in this extreme ocean environment.
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Outrage Over Soldiers Killed in Central African Republic
Marco Werman speaks with The World's Carol Hills about an incident that's showing up in a lot of South African political cartoons. Thirteen South African soldiers died on March 23rd in Central African Republic as they engaged rebels there who were advancing on the capital, Bangui, to oust the...
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Global Images of Beauty Push Sudan Women to the Gym
Sudan traditionally prized plumpness in women, but rising rates of diabetes, combined with global images of beauty, are convincing middle-class women in Khartoum to head to the gym to lose weight.
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Remembering the Man They Called 'King Ralph'
Former Canadian politician Ralph Klein has died at the age of 70. Klein was Premier of the province of Alberta for 14 years. He was a strong advocate for Alberta's oil sands. The World's Andrea Crossan remembers one of Canada's most colorful politicians.
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Arkansas Oil Spill Raises New Keystone Questions
A spill at an Arkansas pipeline carrying heavy Canadian oil could change the outlook for approval of the controversial Keystone pipeline.
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French Soccer Player Reflects on 29 Months Behind Bars Following Paris Riots
In 2007, riots erupted in the Muslim immigrant suburbs around Paris. More than 100 police officers were injured. Authorities tried to get leads by paying anonymous witnesses. Amy Bracken has the story of one young soccer player who was arrested and spent nearly two years in prison before being...
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Seeing the World from North Korea's Perspective
North Korea Tuesday announced it intends to re-open a nuclear facility. Tensions remain high on the Korean peninsula, with the US now beefing up its military strength in response to Pyongyang's threats. But former US negotiator Joel Wit sees the North's behavior as rational and predictable.
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UN Approves First Global Arms Treaty
The United Nations has overwhelmingly voted for a treaty that will make it more difficult to ship weapons into conflict zones. Raymond Offenheiser, the president of Oxfam America, tells host Marco Werman that although the treaty may not always be enforced, it can "shine a light" on arms shipments...
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PRI's The World: Latest Edition - 04/02/2013
How an oil spill in Arkansas could derail a proposed pipeline to Canada. Also, remembering a Canadian politician who championed Alberta's oil sands. And, why Sudanese middle-class women are now heading to the gym.
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Cambodian Space Project Rocks Phnom Penh
“To find a singer like Channthy,” said Poulsen, “is like discovering a young Etta James or Nina Simone. She's really the barefoot Cambodian diva of the rice fields.”
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How an oil spill in Arkansas could derail a proposed pipeline to Canada. Also, remembering a Canadian politician who championed Alberta's oil sands. And, why Sudanese middle-class women are now heading to the gym.
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How an oil spill in Arkansas could derail a proposed pipeline to Canada. Also, remembering a Canadian politician who championed Alberta's oil sands. And, why Sudanese middle-class women are now heading to the gym.
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