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PRI's The World Jun 13, 2013
by The World
The United Nations ups the documented toll in Syria to nearly 93,000 since the start of the war. Also, "What's for Lunch" in Uganda? Scientists there hope to introduce a disease-resistant version of the staple crop, cassava - a genetically modified one. And Mozart's violin takes center stage in the Geo Quiz.
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White House says Syria 'Used Chemical Weapons'
The White House announced Thursday it now has credible evidence that the Assad regime has used chemical weapons against opposition rebels.
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Mandela's Story in Cartoons
Nelson Mandela, a hero to all, is ailing. The 94-year-old global icon is struggling with a recurring lung infection. And that has many South Africans reflecting on his long and illustrious life. South African cartoonist John Curtis wants to honor Mandela through political cartoons. But telling...
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Mozart’s Violin And Viola Tour US for First Time Ever
For the Geo Quiz, we're following the path of a famous stringed instrument, from its normal home in Austria to, well, just down the hallway from our studios here at WGBH.
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Radio Ambulante: A New Partner for Storytelling from around Latin America and the US
Thursday we launched a new partnership between The World and Radio Ambulante, a project that allows listeners to hear personal stories from the Spanish-speaking parts of our world. Those stories could be from Latin America, or from the many Latino communities here in the US. Anchor Marco Werman...
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GMO Lunch? Uganda Considers Disease-Resistant Cassava
Cassava is a vital staple in Africa and one of the most climate-resilient crops anywhere. It’s also highly susceptible to viral diseases. In Uganda, scientists are testing a virus-resistant transgenic variety, which they hope to introduce for free. But it’s run into a buzzsaw of hostility to...
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Bradley Manning Trial Continues
The court martial against Bradley Manning at Fort Meade, Maryland is in its second week. The Army private has already admitted leaking hundreds of thousands of classified war documents and US State Department cables. He is still facing charges that could result in a life sentence.
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Iranian Women Remember Green Revolution Ahead of Election
Three women in Iran spoke to the BBC by phone this week about their hopes and concerns for their country on the eve of a presidential election.
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Syria Crisis: Assad's Revival Suggests Long War
The United Nations said Thursday it has documented the deaths of 93,000 people in Syria since the civil war began. And a recent revival in fortunes for the Assad regime suggests the war has no end in sight.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Jun 13, 2013
The United Nations ups the documented toll in Syria to nearly 93,000 since the start of the war. Also, "What's for Lunch" in Uganda? Scientists there hope to introduce a disease-resistant version of the staple crop, cassava - a genetically modified one. And Mozart's violin takes center stage in…
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Remembering Nigerian Musician Fatai Rolling Dollar
A great musician from Nigeria died Wednesday, guitarist Fatai Rolling Dollar. He was known for performing the style known as 'highlife.'
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The United Nations ups the documented toll in Syria to nearly 93,000 since the start of the war. Also, "What's for Lunch" in Uganda? Scientists there hope to introduce a disease-resistant version of the staple crop, cassava - a genetically modified one. And Mozart's violin takes center stage in the Geo Quiz.
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