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PRI's The World Jan 4, 2013
by The World
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is being treated for complications from a severe lung infection, causing speculation that he will not be sworn in for another term. A look at how Bollywood shapes Indians' perspectives on women. And we find out what gets left behind in hotels in the UK.
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The Travelodge 2012 Lost and Found List
Our Geo Quiz takes us to a south west Welsh city where a collector left behind a valuable album of stamps worth a lot of money when he checked out of his hotel. James Pieslak with the UK's budget hotel chain Travelodge helped compile a lost and found list that includes everything from a magic…
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Chinese Wedding Rush on "Love You Forever" Day
Couples are lining up to tie the knot in China today. That's because "January 4, 2013" sounds similar to "I will love you all my life" in Mandarin.
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Do Indian Films Promote Sexual Violence and Harassment?
Sexual violence and aggression have been part and parcel of Indian cinema for decades. Some critics are wondering about the role of such films in condoning or even fomenting such violence.
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Sexual Harassment a Daily Reality for Delhi Women
Many women in the Indian capital New Delhi say they are frequently groped and harassed on public transportation. The BBC spoke with two women at a protest who described their experiences.
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Israeli Left Hopeful Occupy Movement Translates to Votes
Centrist and left-leaning parties have been decimated over the past decade by internal squabbling, and a public that turned to right wing parties on security issues. So the left is hoping to energize the people who took to the streets for "occupy-Tel-Aviv-like" demonstrations.
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Israeli Archeologists Discover "Jesus' Synagogue"
Father Juan Maria Solana's dream when he arrived in Jerusalem seven years ago was to build a church and hotel for pilgrims in the Galilee. After four years gathering donations Father Solana had enough to buy the land. And the dig began.
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Huge Fatah Rally in Gaza
On Friday, supporters of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas held the biggest rally of its kind in Gaza since rivals Hamas came to power there in 2007.
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Helping Mexico's Undocumented People
Millions of undocumented immigrants live a shadow existence in the United States. Many came from Mexico but there are many undocumented Mexicans living in their own country as well. One man is helping Mexico's undocumented people attain their civic rights and dignity.
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In Venezuela, Concern for the Health of President Hugo Chavez and Questions About Succession
In Caracas, Venezuela, there is growing concern for the health of President Hugo Chavez who is reportedly experiencing serious breathing difficulties in a hospital in Havana, Cuba, where he has been undergoing surgeries and treatment for cancer.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Jan 4, 2013
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is being treated for complications from a severe lung infection, causing speculation that he will not be sworn in for another term. A look at how Bollywood shapes Indians' perspectives on women. And we find out what gets left behind in hotels in the UK.
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Welsh Band Pays Tribute to Samoa for Jumping the International Dateline
When Samoa jumped over the international dateline at the end of 2011, Howl Griff wrote a song about it. At the stroke of midnight of this year, a Samoa radio station played it, thus making the song "International Dateline" the first song played in 2013.
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Italian Soccer Team Takes Stand Against Racist Fans
AC Milan abandoned a game it was playing, after midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng became the target of racist taunts yelled by fans in the stands. Anchor Marco Werman discusses the unusual event with The World's resident soccer expert, William Troop.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is being treated for complications from a severe lung infection, causing speculation that he will not be sworn in for another term. A look at how Bollywood shapes Indians' perspectives on women. And we find out what gets left behind in hotels in the UK.
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