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PRI's The World Mar 20, 2013
by The World
South Korea investigates what may have been a major cyber attack on its banks and broadcasters. Also, a veteran infantry soldier reflects on the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and remembers his tours of duty there. Plus, the story of Syria's revolution, through the protest chants posted online throughout the uprising.
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10 Years After the Invasion, One Soldier's Memories of the Iraq War Fade
Brandon Friedman was an infantry officer in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army during the invasion of Iraq. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Friedman about the legacy of the war in his life. Friedman also reads an excerpt from his combat memoir, "The War I Always Wanted."
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Female Pakistani Squash Player Maria Toorpakai Breaks Gender Barriers
Maria Toorpakai posed as a boy in order to be allowed to play squash in her native Pakistan. Here how she ended up leaving her country, and training in Canada with squash great Jonathon Power.
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A History of Syria's Uprising Through Protest Chants
Throughout Syria's two-year-old revolution, people have been taking to the streets to voice their anger at the regime of Bashar al Assad. Many of these protests have been videotaped and uploaded to YouTube and other sites. There's now an online history of the Syrian revolution for everyone to see...
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Obama Visits Israel, Lauds An 'Unbreakable Alliance'
On the first day of President Obama's three-day trip to Israel, he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showcased the alliance between their two nations. The World's Matthew Bell tells host Marco Werman why making that alliance work for both partners has been so difficult.
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Some Immigrant Victims of Domestic Abuse Afraid to Seek Help Along Border
Even if a woman is living in the US illegally, she is protected by law against domestic abuse. Still, some undocumented immigrant women in Texas, along the Mexican border, remain afraid to seek help. They’re afraid of the increased border security build up.
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Who Hacked South Korea?
Computer networks at major South Korean banks crashed Wednesday, paralyzing bank machines across the country and prompting speculation of a cyberattack by North Korea.
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South Korea Investigates Possible Cyberattack
Computer networks at two major South Korean banks and 3 broadcasters crashed Wednesday, prompting speculation of a cyberattack by North Korea. But South Korean authorities say there's no conclusive evidence yet to determine who is responsible.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Mar 20, 2013
South Korea investigates what may have been a major cyber attack on its banks and broadcasters. Also, a veteran infantry soldier reflects on the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and remembers his tours of duty there. Plus, the story of Syria's revolution, through the protest chants posted...
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'Reality': Italian Film Starring Prison Lifer and Actor Aniello Arena
A new Italian film, "Reality," stars Aniello Arena, a man who's been in prison for 20 years. When he was young Arena was a member of gang in Naples. Now he's starring in a movie.
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South Korea investigates what may have been a major cyber attack on its banks and broadcasters. Also, a veteran infantry soldier reflects on the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and remembers his tours of duty there. Plus, the story of Syria's revolution, through the protest chants posted online throughout the uprising.
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