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PRI's The World May 11, 2012
by The World
Pressure increases on United Nations monitors to stop the violence in Syria. Also, Korean adoptees trying to make South Korea a better place for single mothers. And Paul McCartney sings the message "All you need is love" to a violence-torn Mexico.
Episodes
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World's Top Race Walkers Compete in Russia's Mordovian Capital
The IAAF World Race Walking Cup is happening this weekend in Saransk, the capital of the Russian region of Mordovia. The US racewalking team will compete against formidable opponents from Russia and China in city that goes bananas for race walking!
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Using a Wind-Blown 'Mine Kafon' to Clear Landmines
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World's Clark Boyd about a new landmine sweeper that was inspired by wind-propelled Afghan toys.
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Documentary Film 'The Other Chelsea' Depicts a Different Ukraine
A new documentary "The Other Chelsea" tells the tale of a town in eastern Ukraine where the local soccer club won the Europa League tournament a few years back.
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Egypt Presidential Candidates Appear in TV Debate
The two leading candidates for president in Egypt met last night in Cairo for a televised debate billed as historic and groundbreaking.
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62-Year-Old Indian Cartoon Prompts Controversy
A cartoon that was published in India more than 60 years ago has caused a showdown between India's Education Ministry and the nation's Dalit community.
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Single Mothers in South Korea
It's "Single Mothers'" day in South Korea. It's a day that's getting support from Korean adoptees who’ve moved back to Korea. They'd like to see single motherhood become more acceptable there so that unwed mothers feel less pressure to put their babies up for adoption.
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Sharing Turkey's Centuries-Old Coffee Tradition with a Food Truck
Members of The American Turkish Association are at the end of a five-city tour in their Mobile Turkish Coffee Truck. The idea is to spread the word about Turkey's centuries-old coffee tradition.
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Arab Spring Refugees Put Strain on Jordan
More than 110,000 Syrians have fled to Jordan in recent months. And their numbers are rising daily as the violence deepens. About 50,000 Libyans and Yemenis are getting medical treatment. Meanwhile, Jordanians are bracing for the waves of Gulf Arabs tourists expected this summer.
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Syria Crisis: Pressure Mounts on UN Monitors
The World's Laura Lynch took a trip with UN monitors to the Syrian city of Dmeir. It's an opposition stronghold outside of Damascus. Residents there are furious at the Syrian government for the shelling of their city. And they're increasingly angry at UN monitors for not protecting them. The...
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PRI's The World Latest Edition May 11, 2012
Pressure increases on United Nations monitors to stop the violence in Syria. Also, Korean adoptees trying to make South Korea a better place for single mothers. And Paul McCartney sings the message "All you need is love" to a violence-torn Mexico.
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Paul McCartney Plays Free Concert in Mexico City
Paul McCartney gave a free concert in Mexico City Thursday night. In a country wracked by violence, the former Beatle emphasized the message "All You Need Is Love."
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Pressure increases on United Nations monitors to stop the violence in Syria. Also, Korean adoptees trying to make South Korea a better place for single mothers. And Paul McCartney sings the message "All you need is love" to a violence-torn Mexico.
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