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PRI's The World Dec 11, 2012
by The World
Fractions for and against Egyptian President Morsi held rival rallies in Cairo, four days ahead of a nationwide referendum on a contentious draft constitution. The Department of Justice files charges against two international banks for dealing with Mexican drug cartels but the case may never make it to court. And, China's official news agency, Xinhua, has a Twitter account.
Episodes
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European 'Brew' - haha Over Raising Beer Taxes
Tuesday's Geo Quiz is all about the beer. We're looking for the name of the European country that wants to raise taxes on beer by 160 percent.
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As Hugo Chavez Undergoes Cancer Surgery, talks of Succession in Venezuela
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez underwent cancer surgery Tuesday in Cuba. Over the weekend, he designated his current vice-president, Nicolas Maduro, as his successor.
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Art & Music as Alternatives to Violence in Medellín, Colombia
Colombia's second largest city was once dominated by the drug cartel of Pablo Escobar. Violence in the city has decreased since those days, but crime remains high, as does the impact on Medellin's young people. Which is why several groups in the city are determined to provide peaceful…
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British Based Banks Agree to Historic Settlement to Avoid US Prosecution
It's being called the biggest settlement in banking history to avoid prosecution. HSBC and Standard Chartered are together paying over two billion dollars to the US government, to avoid charges of money laundering on a massive scale, and violating sanctions against countries like Iran.
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One Immigrant Muslim's Battle with Alcoholism in the US
Some Muslim immigrants in the US struggle with alcohol problems and it is hard for them to find culturally sensitive programs to deal with it.
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Why One Researcher is Documenting the Damage to Syria's Archaeological Sites
As the fighting has raged on in Syria, there have been reports about Syrian archaeological sites damaged in the conflict. The scope of that damage has just recently started to come out, thanks largely to one diligent graduate student in northern England.
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Refugees Fleeing Syria are 'Mostly Kids,' Many Traveling on Their Own
War has sent more than a half a million refugees fleeing Syria into Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey and North Africa in recent months. Melissa Fleming, the chief spokesperson for the UNHCR says thousands of refugees are arriving each day, often including children traveling on their own, arriving in…
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Egyptian General Calls Warring Parties Together for Talks, Opposition Unlikely to Attend
Egypt's defense minister Tuesday called for a "national dialogue" to be held among the country's warring political parties. The announcement came as tens of thousands of Egyptians took to the streets on Tuesday, both protesting and supporting Saturday's planned referendum on the country's...
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Dec 11, 2012
Fractions for and against Egyptian President Morsi held rival rallies in Cairo, four days ahead of a nationwide referendum on a contentious draft constitution. The Department of Justice files charges against two international banks for dealing with Mexican drug cartels but the case may never make...
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The World's DJ Picks: Favorite Recordings of 2012 Part I
Three of our DJ's around the globe offer their favorite recordings from 2012. Monday's list includes a Syrian-American hip hop artist and a mirba player from Zimbabwe.
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Uproar in China over Xinhua's Twitter Account
Xinhua, the official news agency of China's communist party, has its own Twitter account and many Chinese are outraged about it.
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Fractions for and against Egyptian President Morsi held rival rallies in Cairo, four days ahead of a nationwide referendum on a contentious draft constitution. The Department of Justice files charges against two international banks for dealing with Mexican drug cartels but the case may never make it to court. And, China's official news agency, Xinhua, has a Twitter account.
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