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Garlic Smuggling Hits Sweden
Authorities in Sweden say they have cracked a multi-million dollar garlic smuggling scheme.
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Square to Be Named in Honor of The Clash's Joe Strummer
The city of Granada, Spain looks set to name a square located near the iconic Alhambra in honor of the late Joe Strummer, once the frontman of British punk rockers The Clash.
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Struggling to Counter Maritime Immigrant Smuggling
Maritime smuggling of illegal immigrants is rising along the coast of southern California and so are the dangers. Jill Replogle of the Fronteras desk spoke with a man who runs a boat rescue team for abandoned or stranded boats off of San Diego. Sometimes he rescues smugglers.
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Making the Case for Immigration Reform from Texas
Immigrant rights advocates will be making their case to President Obama and Congress -- they want a path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living and working in the US.
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Women Join Saudi Arabia's Shura Council: Change Can't be Forced, Needs 'to Grow Roots'
This month King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia kept his promise and appointed women to the Shura Council for the first time. The council is a non-voting, advisory body. But the inclusion of women is significant.
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What Malian Expats Think About US Involvement in the Region
Malians in the US are watching and talking about the events unfolding back home and there is no shortage of opinions, especially when it comes to US involvement.
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Why the US is Staying Out of Mali
Washington is keeping the conflict in the West African nation of Mali at arm's length. American officials say they are providing intelligence to France and are considering deploying American aircraft to land in Mali for airlift or logistical support. But there are no plans to send American troops.
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Military Operation Ends at Algerian Gas Facility with Uncertain Outcome
Early Thursday, the Algerian government forces launched an operation to try and free the hostages -- some of whom are Americans. The operation apparently began when Algerian forces fired on a militant convoy that was carrying some of the captives. BBC Arab Affairs Editor Sebastian Usher is...
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Jan 17, 2013
Confusion over the fate of hostages held by militants in Algeria. Also, why the US is steering clear of intervention in Mali. Plus, a conversation with one of the first women appointed to serve on a key council in Saudi Arabia.
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The Tradition of Murder Ballads in Finland
Songs about murder, both real and fiction, have a long history in Finland. The album "Murhababalladeja" features six tracks in the genre.
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Confusion over the fate of hostages held by militants in Algeria. Also, why the US is steering clear of intervention in Mali. Plus, a conversation with one of the first women appointed to serve on a key council in Saudi Arabia.
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