PRI's The World May 20, 2013
by The World
Syrian government forces a push deeper into rebel-held town with the help of Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah. Also, the real prospect for mining minerals from the bottom of the sea. And, the blossoming of the world's worst-smelling flower.
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Gnomes Invade the Chelsea Flower Show
Britain's world renowned Chelsea Flower Show celebrates its 100th anniversary this week by lifting its ban on ornamental figures, better known as gnomes.
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With an Aroma of Rotting Flesh, Indonesian Corpse Flower Blooms in Ohio
A flower unlike any other flower is growing at The Ohio State University's Botanical Greenhouse. After years of cultivation, what may be the worst smelling flower in the world, the amorphophallus titanum, has bloomed.
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For Counter-Trafficking Expert Matt Friedman, Sex-Trafficking is Slavery
Matt Friedman fights sex-trafficking in Asia. Friedman worked with various UN agencies tackling the issue, and is now with the counter-trafficking organization Liberty Asia. After encountering first-hand trafficked victims on the streets of Nepal as a public health officer, Matt Friedman…
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Duped, Sold into Prostitution, then Rescued: A Vietnamese Girl and the Man Who Saved Her
Reporter Phillip Martin has been investigating human trafficking in various parts of the world and in Vietnam he found a glimmer of hope, as a young woman who was kidnapped and sold to a brothel in China, returns to her family.
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Deep Sea Mining: Economic Bonanza or Environmental Boondoggle?
After decades of dreaming and scheming, companies say they're finally ready to start mining the bottom of the world's oceans for valuable minerals. Christopher Werth reports from London on one company's plans, how environmental scientists view the prospect of digging up the sea floor, and how...
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Murder of PTI Senior Official Zara Shahid Hussain Rocks Karachi
In Pakistan, a high-ranking female politicians was gunned down on Saturday. Reporter Fahad Desmukh in Karachi tells anchor Marco Werman about the murder of Zara Shahid Hussain and explains how her death is creating instability for a key US ally.
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Knockoffs of Iconic American Brands in Myanmar
Myanmar has undergone dramatic political change. Myanmar President Thein Sein is hoping that will mean more US investment in his country. But, American companies are going to face some challenges in Myanmar. Patrick Winn is a reporter with Global Post and has been covering the changes there.
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Syrian Doctor in US Weighs Whether to Go Home
Ahlam is a 28-year-old medical resident from Syria. She came to the US late last year to give birth to her daughter. Her family in New York is pressing her to stay, but she left her husband behind in Syria. Now she has to decide whether to stay in safety or go back.
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Syria War: Fierce Battle for Key Town
Fierce fighting has been reported in the strategic Syrian town of Qusair, as rebels and government forces backed by Hezbollah militants fight for control.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition May 20, 2013
Syrian government forces a push deeper into rebel-held town with the help of Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah. Also, the real prospect for mining minerals from the bottom of the sea. And, the blossoming of the world's worst-smelling flower.
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Brazilian Music Choices for the Novice
Every now and then, we like to send our reporters to local record shops in different parts of the world to find out what's hot there. We sent The World's Jason Margolis to a shop in São Paulo, Brazil, and he sent us this report. More at The World,/a>.
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Syrian government forces a push deeper into rebel-held town with the help of Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah. Also, the real prospect for mining minerals from the bottom of the sea. And, the blossoming of the world's worst-smelling flower.
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