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PRI's The World Jun 26, 2012
by The World
Head of British intelligence service MI5 fears the Arab Spring has created a ripe environment for Al-Qaeda in the Middle East. Russian all women punk band Pussy Riot face more jail time for protesting Putin's latest go at the presidency. And Italy holds the first ever World Pasta Championship.
Episodes
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New TV Show Aims to Change Image of North Korean Defectors
A new TV show in South Korea is aimed at challenging prejudice about North Koreans.
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Anti-Putin Punk Rockers Pussy Riot to Stay in Jail, Await Trial
The women in Pussy Riot were arrested in February after protest performances against the Kremlin and have been in jail since.
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First Ever Pasta Championship Held in Italy
The competition put a spotlight on how Italian food is cooked and consumed outside of Italy.
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Greek-American Chef Finds Opportunity in Greece Financial Meltdown
In the midst of Greece's financial meltdown, a Greek-American chef, Ari Vezene, has opened a successful restaurant in Athens.
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Embarassing Moments for the Mexican Government
It hasn't been a good week for the Mexican Government. First, three policemen were killed by two fellow police officers suspected of working for a drug cartel. This comes after another embarrassing incident -- when police arrested a car salesman they misidentified as the son of a notorious drug...
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A Mexican Voter Who Favors A Female President And Continuity
Our series on Mexican voters continues, with reporter Myles Estey's profile of a young Mexico City resident who supports the only woman among the major party candidates, Josefina Vazquez Mota of the PAN. Olga Velazquez also wants to see a continuation of the PAN's leadership.
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Saudi Arabia Allows Women Athletes to Compete in London 2012 Olympics
Saudi Arabia is to allow its women athletes to compete in the Olympics for the first time. Saudi journalist Laura Bashraheel speaks with Marco Werman about the possibility of official sponsorship of women.
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Egypt: A Democratic Example Would Pound 'A Stake Through the Heart of Al-Qaeda'
The New Yorker's Lawrence Wright talks with host Marco Werman about the the long and twisted relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood and al-Qaeda.
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MI5 Warning: Al-Qaeda Spreading Operations Into New Countries
In a rare speech, the head of Britain's intelligence service MI5, Jonathan Evans, said Al-Qaeda has been spreading its operations into new countries, with British-born extremists now being trained in places like Libya and Egypt.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Jun 26, 2012
Head of British intelligence service MI5 fears the Arab Spring has created a ripe environment for Al-Qaeda in the Middle East. Russian all women punk band Pussy Riot face more jail time for protesting Putin's latest go at the presidency. And Italy holds the first ever World Pasta Championship.
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Afro-Columbian Funk from La Chiva Gantiva
The Brussels-based band La Chiva Gantiva is primarily made up of Colombian expats now living in the Belgian capital. They formed the group as a way to feel closer to their homeland.
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Head of British intelligence service MI5 fears the Arab Spring has created a ripe environment for Al-Qaeda in the Middle East. Russian all women punk band Pussy Riot face more jail time for protesting Putin's latest go at the presidency. And Italy holds the first ever World Pasta Championship.
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