PRI's The World Mar 26, 2013
by The World
As the US Supreme Court hears arguments on a California gay marriage law, we get an international perspective on gay rights from reporters from France, Russia and South Africa. Also, Albanians are conflicted about what to do with their glut of cold war bunkers. And we spin a collection of 60s music from Singapore and Malaysia.
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Iraq's Ancient Mesopotamian Capital
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a two-letter city from ancient Mesopotamia that flourished 4,000 years ago.
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How Will the Anti-Muslim Violence in Central Myanmar Impact the Country's Democratic Reforms?
Marco Werman speaks with Aung Zaw, founder and editor of Irrawaddy Magazine, about who is behind the anti-Muslim violence in central Burma and what impact it might have on the country's democratic reforms.
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Muslims Attacked in Myanmar
Dozens of people have been killed in riots in central Myanmar over the last week. The targets appear to be the nation's small Muslim population. Anchor Marco Werman hears an account of what's been happening from Tun Khin, a Burmese Muslim activist, based in London.
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Snowed Under on Isle of Man
A spring snow storm battered England, Scotland and Wales last week and communities on the Isle of Man are continuing to struggle. Thousands of farm animals are thought to have died - and thousands of people are still without power.
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From Vacant to Occupied: Converting London's Old Public Toilets
In London, where space is at a premium and building costs high, about a half dozen old public toilets have been been repurposed as cafes, art galleries and community spaces.
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Albania's Bunker Mentality
More than half a million concrete bunkers dot the Albanian landscape, holdovers from the Cold War. Now, Albanians are trying to figure out whether to reduce, reuse or recycle them.
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South Africa Experiences Generational Shift Toward Gay Rights
South Africa recognizes human rights of gay people. It was written into the country's post-apartheid constitution in 1996. But this hasn't necessarily reflected the feelings of South Africans. The World's Anders Kelto is in Cape Town, South Africa. He's noticing a shift in attitudes, especially...
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Gay Marriage in Russia: Journalist Masha Gessen Shares Her Family's Story
In Russia, there's very little support for same sex marriage. In fact, several Russian municipalities have passed "homosexual propaganda" laws banning any mention of same sex marriage in front of minors. Masha Gessen, director of Radio Liberty's Russian Service, has written about these laws from…
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As France Moves Toward Legalizing Same Sex Marriage, Huge Crowds Disagree
Same-sex marriage is being debated in France too, as the country's government moves to legalize it. Vivienne Walt, who writes for Time Magazine in Paris, says even though French public opinion is strongly in favor of gay marriage, there have been massive demonstrations against it over the past…
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Mar 26, 2013
As the US Supreme Court hears arguments on a California gay marriage law, we get an international perspective on gay rights from reporters from France, Russia and South Africa. Also, Albanians are conflicted about what to do with their glut of cold war bunkers. And we spin a collection of 60s…
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Pop Yeh Yeh, 1960s Music from Singapore and Malaysia
Tom Schnabel is our guest DJ this time. His pick is a new collection of music from Singapore and Malaysia from the 1960s. A Malaysian journalist from the era dubbed this music 'Pop Yeh Yeh.'
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As the US Supreme Court hears arguments on a California gay marriage law, we get an international perspective on gay rights from reporters from France, Russia and South Africa. Also, Albanians are conflicted about what to do with their glut of cold war bunkers. And we spin a collection of 60s music from Singapore and Malaysia.
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