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PRI's The World Jul 4, 2012
by The World
The European Organization for Nuclear Research announced the discovery of a new sub-atomic particle believed to be the Higgs boson. We find out what this means. Also, Israel moves closer to drafting ultra-Orthodox men into military service. And we visit the "Happy Book" library in Chile.
Episodes
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Vibrant Aboriginal Art Exhibit Gives Power to Indigenous Australians
The walls at gallery nine5 are covered with canvases featuring amorphous forms and twisting patterns almost dizzying to the eye.
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First Independence Day for an African Nation
As the US celebrates its Independence day, we remember one nation that will celebrate its very first anniversary on July 9th.
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Gay Marriage to be Legal in France
President Hollande's Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault, confirmed that thaw law will soon be changed and that gay couple will soon be allowed to get married and adopt children.
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Spanish Baroness 'Tita' Sells Painting, Fetches $35 Million
The colorful Spanish baroness caused a stir when she sold a John Constable painting for $35 million.
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Barclays Ex-chief Diamond Apologizes for Traders' "Reprehensible" Behavior
Bob Diamond, former head of Barclays faced a grilling before members of Britain's parliament Wednesday about charges that his bank rigged an inter-bank lending rate.
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Children's Books For Chile
The World's Alex Gallafent reports on a children's library in Valparaiso, Chile. All the books are donated from other countries. Librarians paste Spanish translations onto the book pages.
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Brazilian Prisoners Read Books to Reduce Sentences
Federal authorities in Brazil are giving prisoners time off their sentences for reading.
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Ultra-Orthodox Men May Face Military Draft in Israel
An Israeli government panel has recommended that most ultra-Orthodox men be required to join the army. Should the recommendation become law, those dodging the draft on religious grounds would be penalized.
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CERN Announces Discovery of Higgs-like Particle
The discovery of a new sub-atomic particle is being described as "momentous" and a true milestone. Scientists believe it is the long-sought Higgs boson -- sometimes called the "God particle" -- which gives matter mass and holds the physical fabric of the universe together. Host Marco Werman...
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Jul 4, 2012
The European Organization for Nuclear Research announced the discovery of a new sub-atomic particle believed to be the Higgs boson. We find out what this means. Also, Israel moves closer to drafting ultra-Orthodox men into military service. And we visit the "Happy Book" library in Chile.
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Singer 'Mexican Institute of Sound' Brings Politically Charged 'Mexico'
The album is Lara's caustic commentary on what the country has become during the past six years of drug violence.
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The European Organization for Nuclear Research announced the discovery of a new sub-atomic particle believed to be the Higgs boson. We find out what this means. Also, Israel moves closer to drafting ultra-Orthodox men into military service. And we visit the "Happy Book" library in Chile.
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