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PRI's The World Dec 4, 2012
by The World
More clashes between protesters and police in Cairo, as anger swells in Egypt against the country's Islamist president. Also, is Russia backing off from its support of the embattled Assad regime in Syria. Plus, we hear about efforts to improve cancer care in Haiti, as part of our series on cancer in the developing world.
Episodes
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Winter Storm Cripples Russian Highway
A heavy winter storm over parts of Russia crippled one of the country's major highways. Thousands of cars and trucks were backed up for hundreds of miles, and motorists were stranded on the roadway linking Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
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How Amsterdam Wants to Deal with 'Nuisance Neighbors'
Nobody likes to live next to troublesome neighbors but what can you do, other than move? Officials in the Dutch capital Amsterdam have a different idea: they're vowing to exile the worst offenders.
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Washington Struggles to Find Allies in Syrian Opposition
Andrew Tabler, a senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy says the White House will be hard-put to find allies in a post-Assad Syria and currently faces open hostility from within the rebels ranks.
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Concerns About Media Freedom in Post-Mubarak Egypt
Several independent Egyptian newspapers took part in a general strike on Tuesday to protest moves by the country's Islamist leaders. Egypt's post revolution media is more open, but as President Mohammed Mursi's power spreads, fears grow for the future for a free media.
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Egyptians Protest in front of Presidential Palace
Tens of thousands of protesters clashed with police outside the country's presidential palace Tuesday in Cairo. In 2011, Egyptians protested the rule of President Hosni Mubarak, now demonstrations turn against the newly elected president, Islamist Mohammed Mursi.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Dec 4, 2012
More clashes between protesters and police in Cairo, as anger swells in Egypt against the country's Islamist president. Also, is Russia backing off from its support of the embattled Assad regime in Syria. Plus, we hear about efforts to improve cancer care in Haiti, as part of our series on cancer...
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The Bee Gees get a Brazilian Makeover from Singer Ana Gazzola
Brazilian singer Ana Gazzola interprets the songs made famous by the Bee Gees on her latest album 'Musicas e Palavras dos Bee Gees.'
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Why the British Police Continue to Use Cassette Tapes
You might listening to The World in your car stereo. Or, maybe your computer. Or smartphone. But you're almost certainly not recording the broadcast on a cassette...aiming to listen later. The cassette tape has basically taken its place alongside the 8-track tape, and essentially vanished into…
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World in Words Podcast: A Comeback for Africa's Homegrown Languages?
Language news with Cartoon Queen Carol includes discussion of: what to call South African President Zuma's newly refurbished home; a thesaurus for Runyankore/Rukiga co-written by Ugandan President Museveni; English only debates in Ghana's presidential election are annoy some; and food idioms in...
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More clashes between protesters and police in Cairo, as anger swells in Egypt against the country's Islamist president. Also, is Russia backing off from its support of the embattled Assad regime in Syria. Plus, we hear about efforts to improve cancer care in Haiti, as part of our series on cancer in the developing world.
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