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PRI's The World Aug 10, 2012
by The World
Three US soldiers are shot and killed by a gunman reportedly wearing an Afghan army uniform. India's media sound off about an American "gun culture" after last weekend's shootings at a Gurudwara in Wisconsin. And music producer Maga Bo sways our Global Hit with his Brazilian fusion.
Episodes
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In Face of Drought, UN Asks US to Suspend Biofuel Mandate
UN says suspension would allow more of the crop to be diverted for food production.
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Why American Chinatowns Must Change
Chinatowns throughout North America have long been places for Chinese migrants to find familiar surroundings and safety in a new country. But today, the beacon of Chinatown is starting to burn a little less bright.
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Refugees in Aurora Worry About Gun Violence
Thousands of refugees from around the world have settled in Aurora, Colorado, and the massacre has some of them questioning their safety in the new land they call home.
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India Voices Anger At US Sikh Killings
Indian politicians are outraged by the shootings and violence against America's Sikh community.
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Eritrean Soccer Players Making a New Home in the US
In 2011, 13 players from Eritrea's national soccer team defected while playing in a tournament in Tanzania.
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Plenty of Olympic Gold Still Up for Grabs in London
The 2012 Summer Games draw to a close this weekend, but there are still many medals up for grabs.
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Astronomer Brad Smith says Mars' Mount Sharp Not Really Called That
He explains how geographical features on Mars are named, and why "Mount Sharp"--near where NASA's rover Curiosity landed this week-- is not an official moniker.
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US 2012 Elections: Is There a Military Vote?
Some studies are finding that the military might be less partisan, and less politically active in general, than widely believed.
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US Troops in Afghanistan Face Enemy in Disguise
A gunman wearing an Afghan army uniform reportedly shot and killed three US soldiers in Helmand province.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Aug 10, 2012
Three US soldiers are shot and killed by a gunman reportedly wearing an Afghan army uniform. India's media sound off about an American "gun culture" after last weekend's shootings at a Gurudwara in Wisconsin. And music producer Maga Bo sways our Global Hit with his Brazilian fusion.
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Maga Bo Explores Afro-Brazilian Roots in Rio de Janeiro
Maga Bo is a music producer based in Rio de Janeiro. He tells us about a couple tracks from his new album Quilombo Do Futuro.
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Three US soldiers are shot and killed by a gunman reportedly wearing an Afghan army uniform. India's media sound off about an American "gun culture" after last weekend's shootings at a Gurudwara in Wisconsin. And music producer Maga Bo sways our Global Hit with his Brazilian fusion.
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