PRI's The World Jul 30, 2012
by The World
Why a power-sharing deal might be the only way out of the crisis in Syria. Also, members of a Russian punk band plead not guilty to charges stemming from an anti-Putin song. And what organizers are doing about all those empty seats at the Olympics in London.
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Olympic Dreams in Times of Austerity
A nation suffering major economic stress right now is still bidding for the 2020 Games.
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The Healing Clowns of Haifa
The University of Haifa professes to have the world's only hospital clown school. It says keeping kids happy while in the hospital is an integral piece of their recovery.
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Romney Gains Support in Israel
Mitt Romney spent the weekend in Israel and got an enthusiastic welcome from the Israeli leadership.
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Four Sentenced to Death Over Iran Bank Fraud
Four people have been sentenced to death for their roles in Iran's biggest-ever bank fraud scandal and ten others sentenced to decades in prison for a fraud scheme involving loans worth more than $2 billion.
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London 2012: Excitement Mounts, Athletes Protest, and Poetry
Olympic Round-Up: Anchor Aaron Schachter talks with The World's Alex Gallafent in London about the latest news from Olympics; how the city is still buzzing, and how some athletes are protesting sponsorship restrictions, and explores Olympic poetry.
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Olympic Outrage: Why So Many Empty Seats?
Host Aaron Schachter has been watching the Olympic coverage and is troubled by one thing: "Why are there so many empty seats?" Aaron talks with Mihir Bose who's covering the Olympics for the Evening Standard.
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Syria: Orthodox Christians Wary of Their Future in Post-Assad Regime
Syria's Christian minorities are facing increasing dangers, especially in the city of Aleppo. Mar Gregorios, the Archbishop of Aleppo tells host Aaron Schachter about the competing pressures Orthodox Christians face as they try to position themselves politically for a future when President Bashar...
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Iran's Regional Interest in the Syria Conflict
Toppling Bashar al-Assad in Syria might be relatively easy, compared to the violence that is likely to plague a fractured, post-Assad regime, says Vali Nasr, the dean of the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Jul 30, 2012
Why a power-sharing deal might be the only way out of the crisis in Syria. Also, members of a Russian punk band plead not guilty to charges stemming from an anti-Putin song. And what organizers are doing about all those empty seats at the Olympics in London.
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LoCura Searches for Cultural Identity in their Music
LoCura is a San Francisco-based group that blends flamenco, Cuban son, reggae, cumbia, ska and more to make their own border-crossing brand of revolutionary party music. Correspondent Jen Chien spoke with lead singer and lyricist Kata Miletich.
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Members of Russian Punk Band Pussy Riot Plead 'Not Guilty' in Moscow Trial
Three members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot have pleaded not guilty to charges of hooliganism over an anti-Vladimir Putin protest at Moscow's main cathedral. The women were taken into custody in February after the protest at Moscow's Christ the Savior Cathedral. British journalist Carole...
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Why a power-sharing deal might be the only way out of the crisis in Syria. Also, members of a Russian punk band plead not guilty to charges stemming from an anti-Putin song. And what organizers are doing about all those empty seats at the Olympics in London.
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