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PRI's The World Dec 10, 2012
by The World
As protests continue, fears grow that Egypt is slipping backwards toward autocracy and military rule. Young atheists in India struggle to change policies and laws that exclude them. And China wants to charge Tibetans who set themselves on fire with murder.
Episodes
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Remembering Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore
Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, the monocled surveyor of the sky who awakened an interest in galactic goings on for many Britons, died Sunday. He was 89.
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'Oma and Bella': Two Holocaust Survivors that Preserve Memories in their Berlin Kitchen
'Oma and Bella' is a documentary about two Jewish women in their 80s living in Berlin. Reporter Julia Simon talks to the filmmaker, who is the grand daughter of one of the women.
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Why It's Not Easy to be Atheist in India
India may be the world's largest secular democracy but that doesn't mean it's easy to practice atheism there.Young atheists trying to gain more recognition say government policies and laws still exclude them and cultural acceptance is hard to come by.
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China's Latest Efforts to Stop Self-Immolation Protesters
Since 2009 more than 90 Tibetans have set themselves ablaze to protest China's rule of the Tibetan plateau. China has accused the exiled Dalai Lama of stirring up the unrest. And now China wants to prosecute people who attempt to self-immolate.
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Jenni Rivera: Queen of Banda is Remembered
The Mexican-American singer and actress Jenni Rivera died after her plane disappeared early Sunday morning. She had just given a concert in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti Resigns, Silvio Berlusconi to Run Again
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, who took office in November 2011, announced this weekend he would resign, after Silvio Berlusconi's party said it could no longer support Monti's government. Berlusconi also said he would run for a Fifth term as Prime Minister.
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Thousands Still Missing in Post-Revolution Libya
There are still thousands of people missing in Libya since the revolution. The Ministry of Martyrs and Missing People has the job of tracking them down. Many of the missing have been turning up, mostly in mass graves.
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Washington's Tepid Response to Drama in Egypt
The US response to the crisis in Egypt has so far been tepid, a simple plea for no more violence. Middle East expert Michael Hanna explains why Washington is so quiet to anchor Marco Werman.
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Egypt President Morsi and Opposition Show No Signs of Backing Down
A national referendum on Egypt's controversial draft constitution is set for Saturday. Opposition leaders reject the referendum and are calling for big demonstrations on Tuesday.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Dec 10, 2012
As protests continue, fears grow that Egypt is slipping backwards toward autocracy and military rule. Young atheists in India struggle to change policies and laws that exclude them. And China wants to charge Tibetans who set themselves on fire with murder.
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Latvian Mezzo Soprano Elīna Garanča Returns to Met in 'La Clemenza di Tito'
Monday's Geo Quiz/Global Hit features mezzo soprano Elīna Garanča who's appearing on stage at the New York Metropolitan Opera in the role of Sesto in Mozart's The Clemency of Titus. Later this month Garanča returns to her hometown Riga to sing with the Latvian National Opera.
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As protests continue, fears grow that Egypt is slipping backwards toward autocracy and military rule. Young atheists in India struggle to change policies and laws that exclude them. And China wants to charge Tibetans who set themselves on fire with murder.
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