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PRI's The World Dec 13, 2012
by The World
The European Court of Human Rights rules in favor of a man who claimed he was a victim of the CIA's renditions program. Also, a long-term global study on global health shows people around the world are living longer, but not necessarily healthier lives. Plus, a New York tribute to the classic Dominican musical style called bachata.
Episodes
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Lone Soccer Fan in Stadium Captures Italian Hearts
Soccer fan, Arrigo Brovedani, was surprised to find himself all alone in the visitors' stand when he went to an away game for his beloved Udinese. His loyalty has now made him a minor celebrity in Italy.
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New York Through the Eyes of a Senegalese Immigrant Tour Guide
Ibrahima Diallo moved from Senegal to New York in 2003. Since then he's made a career as an accredited New York City tour guide. But, like everyone, Diallo has a personal map of the city too, of places that are special to him, and he gave The World's Alex Gallafent a tour.
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'Tallow Candle': Hans Christian Anderson's Fairytale Comes to Light
Can you name the city where one of Hans Christian Anderson's earliest fairy tales was found?
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Study: People Living Longer, But Not Necessarily Healthier
People around the world are living longer than they did a few decades ago, but they aren't necessarily healthier. Tobacco and alcohol-related problems are on the rise, as are diabetes, obesity and depression.
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North Koreans Cross Icy River and Slip Into a New World
North Koreans who flee their homeland aren't always government opponents. Some of those who risk their lives to escape into China, often wading through strong currents on the icy Tumen River are simply seeking a job and a way to feed their family.
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Hollywood and Terrorism
Stories of arch terrorists, or suspected terrorists being falsely imprisoned, have become recent fodder for Hollywood. There's the 2007 film "Rendition," which tells the story of an extraordinary rendition. Marco Werman speaks with Kamran Pasha, who helped create the series "Sleeper Cell" about…
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US Criticized in Europe on Torture and Rendition Cases
Two cases involving CIA torture and extraordinary rendition of terror suspects made the news Thursday. Anchor Marco Werman gets details from the BBC's Dominic Casciani.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Dec 13, 2012
The European Court of Human Rights rules in favor of a man who claimed he was a victim of the CIA's renditions program. Also, a long-term global study on global health shows people around the world are living longer, but not necessarily healthier lives. Plus, a New York tribute to the classic...
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Bachata: Two Generations Carry on Playing Music from Dominican Republic
Two generations of bachata musicians gathered to pay homage to the classic style of music from the Dominican Republic's rural north. Bruce Wallace went to a performance in New York City.
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World in Words Podcast: Beyond Elvish
Forget Klingon, Na'vi and Dothraki, and consider instead the invented languages of novels: Elvish, Pravic, the language of the Ariekei and Wardwesan. For more: http://www.theworld.org/2012/12/beyond-elvish/
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The European Court of Human Rights rules in favor of a man who claimed he was a victim of the CIA's renditions program. Also, a long-term global study on global health shows people around the world are living longer, but not necessarily healthier lives. Plus, a New York tribute to the classic Dominican musical style called bachata.
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