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PRI's The World Aug 7, 2012
by The World
A New York regulator accuses a British bank of laundering money for Iran. Then, Greek authorities crack down on illegal immigrants. And we remember art critic and historian Robert Hughes.
Episodes
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Bethlehem Murder Shocks Palestinians
In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, women and human rights groups are demanding that Palestinian leaders do more to stop violence against women.
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Debate Over China's Win-At-All Cost Philosophy
China places a lot of pressure on its Olympic athletes to bring home the gold as winning is considered a metaphor for the country's success and power.
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London 2012: Italian Fails Doping Test and British Cycling Star Breaks Gold Medal Record
Anchor Lisa Mullins gets a round-up of news from the Olympic Games from The World's Alex Gallafent in London. Italy's Olympic 50km race walk champion Alex Schwazer failed a doping test ahead of his arrival in London and a British knight of the realm has won a record-breaking gold medal at the...
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Greece Turns Back on Religious Minorities
Greeks are fond of reminding visitors that their country is the birthplace of democracy, but some of its religious minorities say that the country is not very friendly or tolerant.
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Greece Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants
In tough economic times, anti-immigrant feeling is strong in Greece, and politicians of all stripes are playing to it.
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Remembering Art Critic Robert Hughes
Renowned art critic and historian Robert Hughes died Monday after a long illness, at the age of 74.
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New England States More Susceptible to Problems in Eurozone
The World’s Jason Margolis reports that New England is particularly susceptible to the whims of the euro.
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US Regulators Say Standard Chartered Bank Laundered Iranian Cash
London-based Standard Chartered is facing charges that it "schemed" with Iranian banks to skirt international sanctions.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Aug 7, 2012
A New York regulator accuses a British bank of laundering money for Iran. Then, Greek authorities crack down on illegal immigrants. And we remember art critic and historian Robert Hughes.
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Daniela Nardi's 'Espresso Manifesto and the Songs of Paolo Conte'
The Italian-Canadian singer's new album, Espresso Manifesto, consists of the songs of legendary Italian singer, Paolo Conte.
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A New York regulator accuses a British bank of laundering money for Iran. Then, Greek authorities crack down on illegal immigrants. And we remember art critic and historian Robert Hughes.
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