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PRI's The World Jun 5, 2012
by The World
Al Qaeda's second-in-command Abu Yahya al-Libi is reportedly killed in a drone attack. We present a profile and the impact of his loss on al-Qaeda. Then, we look at the powerful influence of Exxon Mobil in Western Africa. Plus, environmentalists take advantage of economic downturn to preserve pristine beach front in Baja California.
Episodes
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Last Days Limbo for The Exxon Valdez
Environmentalists in India have blocked the entry of the ship in the country, which was coming in to be dismantled.
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Hometown of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez
The hometown of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez gets a lot of government attention, and pork barrel projects.
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ExxonMobil and Chad's Authoritarian Regime: An 'Unholy Bargain'
Author Steve Coll talks about his new book "Private Empire: ExxonMobil and American Power." Coll blames ExxonMobil's "outsized-influence" for poverty in oil-rich countries including Chad.
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China Warns Foreign Embassies Not To Publish Pollution Data
China has ordered the embassies of the US and other countries to stop releasing figures on air pollution in Beijing.
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Development Bust is Environmental Boon in Baja California
Coastal development in Mexico's Baja California and the Sea of Cortez hit a wall in the 2008 crash. That was bad news for investors, but good news for conservationists, who recently have been busy protecting rare landscapes and wildlife habitat.
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Soccer Players And Painkillers
Soccer's governing body says many players are putting their health at risk by taking painkillers before games.
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Europe Debates Political Integration To Save The Euro
G7 finance ministers held an emergency tele-conference today to discuss the crisis facing the Euro. Some reports suggest some kind of grand bargain is being floated to try to get wealthy and stable Germany to help its neighbors.
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US Officials: Top Al-Qaeda Leader Killed in Pakistan Drone Strike
Senior al-Qaeda leader Abu Yahya al-Libi was killed in Pakistan on Monday, US officials say. They said al-Libi was the target of a drone strike which hit a volatile tribal area of Pakistan's north-west, killing 15 suspected militants.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Jun 5, 2012
Al Qaeda's second-in-command Abu Yahya al-Libi is reportedly killed in a drone attack. We present a profile and the impact of his loss on al-Qaeda. Then, we look at the powerful influence of Exxon Mobil in Western Africa. Plus, environmentalists take advantage of economic downturn to preserve...
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Tunisian Singer Emel Mathlouthi Sings 'My Word is Free'
Looking at a song that became a musical symbol for the Arab Spring.
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Al Qaeda's second-in-command Abu Yahya al-Libi is reportedly killed in a drone attack. We present a profile and the impact of his loss on al-Qaeda. Then, we look at the powerful influence of Exxon Mobil in Western Africa. Plus, environmentalists take advantage of economic downturn to preserve pristine beach front in Baja California.
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