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PRI's The World Mar 7, 2013
by The World
North Korea responds to new UN sanctions by threatening a nuclear strike against the United States. Also, we hear about efforts to keep students in school in Syria, despite the civil war there. Plus, Brazilian band Sexy Fi and its "tropical chic" music.
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Training to Become Cambodia's First Underwater Deminers
There are tons of unexploded munitions in Cambodia's waterways. Now, a team is in training to become the country's first underwater deminers. But first the recruits have to learn to swim and dive. Irwin Loy reports from off the coast of Cambodia.
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'The Terror Courts' Offers Scathing Account of Military Commissions
Jess Bravin is the Supreme Court correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, and since 2001 he has followed the military commissions story closely. His new book, "The Terror Courts," is a riveting and at times scathing account of the formation of the commissions and how they have been troubled…
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UNICEF Says Syrian's School System in Crisis
The UN children's agency UNICEF put out a report this week pointing to an alarming situation in Syrian schools. Violence from the ongoing civil war has caused many children to just stop going to school.
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The Keyboard Collector of Santiago
Miguel Castillo left Chile when Augusto Pinochet seized power in Chile. Castillo lived in exile for 13 years. Now back in Santiago, he dedicates himself to music, and to a remarkable collection of arcane keyboard instruments.
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Extended Use: Europe's Old Churches Finding New Life as Starbucks, Circus School
With the continuing economic crisis in Europe, many of the continent's churches are struggling to stay open. A new movement called "extended use" is trying to save the old buildings, some of which are architectural wonders. The plan includes using some church buildings for circus schools and...
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Boston Marathon Winner Elected to Kenyan Parliament
Wesley Korir won the Boston marathon last year. And he's coming back to Boston next month to try for a second victory. He's also just won another race - he was elected to the Kenyan Parliament. Anchor Marco Werman speaks to Korir about his politics and his running.
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The Chavez Legacy in Latin America
Hugo Chavez had mixed success in exporting his politics and methods to other Latin American countries but he's still seen as a seminal figure in the history of the region.
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US Ready for North Korean Attack
The White House said Thursday the US is fully capable of protecting itself, after North Korea threatened a pre-emptive nuclear strike on the United States.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Mar 7, 2013
North Korea responds to new UN sanctions by threatening a nuclear strike against the United States. Also, we hear about efforts to keep students in school in Syria, despite the civil war there. Plus, Brazilian band Sexy Fi and its "tropical chic" music.
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Sexy Fi Breaks New Ground in Brazilian Music
Marco Werman speaks with singer Camila Zamith, front woman of Sexy Fi, about how the band's tropical chic sound on their debut record is redefining Brazilian music.
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North Korea responds to new UN sanctions by threatening a nuclear strike against the United States. Also, we hear about efforts to keep students in school in Syria, despite the civil war there. Plus, Brazilian band Sexy Fi and its "tropical chic" music.
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North Korea responds to new UN sanctions by threatening a nuclear strike against the United States. Also, we hear about efforts to keep students in school in Syria, despite the civil war there. Plus, Brazilian band Sexy Fi and its "tropical chic" music.
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