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PRI's The World Mar 22, 2012
by The World
We profile Toulouse gunman, Mohammed Merah, who was shot and killed by French police. Mexico gets hit with a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, but sustains little damage. We find out how. And we get a panoramic glimpse of the galaxy.
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A Panoramic View of Outer Space
For the Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the name of the observatory, or the country where it’s located, that has taken a new panoramic image of the distant universe.
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Why Mexico's Worst Earthquake in 30 Years Caused Little Damage
Tuesday’s earthquake caused some damage but the effects were minor compared to the Mexico quake in 1985 that killed some 10,000 people.
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Pope to Skip Mexico City on Latin America Trip
Pope Benedict XVI leaves Friday for his first trip to Latin America. His initial stop is Mexico. But Mexico City is not on the Pope’s itinerary. Many speculate that’s because Mexico City recently passed laws that legalize gay marriage and abortion.
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China Lawyers Must Pledge Loyality to Communist Party
China says that all new lawyers in China now have to take an oath of loyalty to the Communist Party. Some critics say the government is just dispensing with the fiction that it doesn’t interfere with the rule of law.
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Toulouse Gunman Killed After 32-Hour Siege
A police siege in the French city of Toulouse ends with a man suspected of killing seven people now dead, officials say.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Mar 22, 2012
We profile Toulouse gunman, Mohammed Merah, who was shot and killed by French police. Mexico gets hit with a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, but sustains little damage. We find out how. And we get a panoramic glimpse of the galaxy.
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Russian Rock Band Mumiy Troll Recording Hollywood Album
Mumiy Troll is one of the most successful rock bands in Russia today. The band is now recording its new album in Hollywood and releasing all the songs in English.
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Roots 2.0: Using DNA to Trace My Ancestry
Until recently, people interested in their family history relied on relatives or archives for genealogical information. These days, they can also look to DNA testing for clues about their ancestry. The World’s Carol Zall decided to see what she could find out from her genes.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We profile Toulouse gunman, Mohammed Merah, who was shot and killed by French police. Mexico gets hit with a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, but sustains little damage. We find out how. And we get a panoramic glimpse of the galaxy.
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