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PRI's The World Jun 29, 2012
by The World
Egypt's president-elect vows to free Omar Abdel-Rahman, the blind Egyptian cleric convicted in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Chinese entrepreneurs convert cold war bomb shelters into trendy business in Shanghai. And a BBC landmark in London closes its doors.
Episodes
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Mario Balotelli: Italy's Latest Soccer Hero
Balotelli is a 21-year-old forward born in Italy to Ghanaian immigrant parents.
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BBC Checks Out of Historic London Building
The BBC World Service is leaving its historic home this week for newer digs elsewhere in London.
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As Economic Sanctions Bite, Iranians Knock Back Another Drink
Iranians are increasingly turning to alcohol to cope with the myriad social problems brought on, in part, by economic sanctions.
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Shanghai Trend Turns Bomb Shelters Into Hip Social Spaces
The bomb shelters built beneath major Chinese cities in the 1960s and 70s are now being used in unanticipated ways.
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What a Mexican-born High School Student in L.A. Makes of the Mexican Election
Luis, a Mexican-born high school junior in Los Angeles, is one of the more than a million undocumented young people growing up in the US today. He narrates his own tale as part of a new story-telling project called Sonic Trace.
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Libya Detains Immigrants, But Needs Migrant Labor
The country needs migrant workers to rebuild; but at the same time it's been cracking down on illegal immigrants.
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Russia's Interest in Syria
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Russia for talks on Syria and the United Nations proposal for a government of national unity there. One point that will likely come up in her meeting with foreign minister Lavrov is the issue of Russia providing arms to Syria.
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Egypt's New President Vows to Free Omar Abdel-Rahman
Egypt's president-elect Mohamed Mursi vows to free Omar Abdel-Rahman, the spiritual leader convicted in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Jun 29, 2012
Egypt's president-elect vows to free Omar Abdel-Rahman, the blind Egyptian cleric convicted in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Chinese entrepreneurs convert cold war bomb shelters into trendy business in Shanghai. And a BBC landmark in London closes its doors.
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Summer Music: Global Hit Recommendations
The World's Marco Werman and Producer April Peavey discuss their favorite CDs to bring to the pool party. We were wondering what global sounds are on your summer playlist?
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Egypt's president-elect vows to free Omar Abdel-Rahman, the blind Egyptian cleric convicted in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Chinese entrepreneurs convert cold war bomb shelters into trendy business in Shanghai. And a BBC landmark in London closes its doors.
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