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PRI's The World Jul 19, 2012
by The World
The fighting in Syria has stepped up significantly with the Assad regime retaliating after Wednesday's direct hit on the National Security Office. Egypt's former Vice President Omar Suleiman dies suddenly in Cleveland. And an artist from North Korea uses his training to turn his brush against the ruling regime.
Episodes
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Youth in India Rally for Right to Party
The largest city (by population) in India has a wild and extravagant nightlife, but authorties are cracking down on Mumbai's nightlife over concerns that the partying has gotten out of hand.
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50 Years After the Algerian War, Harkis Still Wait for French Apology
Harkis fought for the French side in Algeria's war of independence, but were interned in camps after the war.
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International Weapons Trafficking Ring Exposed in Mauritius
Anchor Marco Werman talks to Kathi Lynn Austin, executive director of the Conflict Awareness Project, about her recent investigation into the subject.
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Pickpockets Target London Games
The British police say they've received intelligence that organized gangs from South America and Eastern Europe are planning a crime blitz during the Summer Olympic Games.
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From North Korean Propagandist to Satirist in Exile: The Work of Song Byeok
Song Byeok does satirical art critical of the North Korean regime, including a painting of Marilyn Monroe's body, with the head of Kim Jong Il.
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Egypt's Ex-Vice President Omar Suleiman Dies in US Hospital from Sudden Illness
Omar Suleiman, Egypt's former Vice President and head intelligence official, died early this morning in a US hospital.
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Syria Crisis: The Assad Regime's Long-Term Prospects
Reporter Borzou Daragahi of The Financial Times newspaper and anchor Marco Werman discuss the fighting in Syria and the long-term prospects for the regime of Bashar al Assad.
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Russia and China Veto UN Resolution on Syria
Russia and China have vetoed a United Nations resolution on Syria that would have imposed more sanctions.
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PRI's The World: Latest Edition (07/19/2012)
The fighting in Syria has stepped up significantly with the Assad regime retaliating after Wednesday's direct hit on the National Security Office. Egypt's former Vice President Omar Suleiman dies suddenly in Cleveland. And an artist from North Korea uses his training to turn his brush against the...
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Ringmasters: A Swedish Barbershop Quartet
The latest winner of the Barbershop Harmony Society's quartet competition is Swedish. The quartet are the first champions from outside North America. They won the competition in Portland earlier this month.
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600-Year-Old Bras Found in Austria
How long have bras been around? Well, one answer is since 1914. That is when Mary Phelps Jacob patented what we know as the modern brassiere in the US. But that's not the whole story. According to the University of Innsbruck in Austria, bras date back to at least the 15th century. Anchor Marco...
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The fighting in Syria has stepped up significantly with the Assad regime retaliating after Wednesday's direct hit on the National Security Office. Egypt's former Vice President Omar Suleiman dies suddenly in Cleveland. And an artist from North Korea uses his training to turn his brush against the ruling regime.
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