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PRI's The World May 21, 2012
by The World
We begin our series on social class: how it's shaped societies around the world, and how it's changing today. Also, Egypt's presidential election -- and how the Islamist candidates are presenting themselves. And finally, new, 'happy' music from South Africa's Hugh Masekela.
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The Forgotten Circassian Nation
Monday is the anniversary of the 1864 massacre of the Circassians, an ethnic people from the North Caucasus. Their descendants are scattered around the world, including in northern New Jersey. Now they are pushing to go back to their cultural home. Can you name it?
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Everest Deaths Linked to Crowding on the Mountain
Three climbers died on Mount Everest this weekend. Two more are missing. The mountain is particularly dangerous this year, and more congested than ever. One respected expedition organizer canceled the season earlier this month.
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Egypt Gets Ready to Elect a New President
Tens of millions of Egyptians are preparing for the country's first competitive presidential elections. 13 candidates are vying for the job.
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The British Espionage Behind Pearl Harbor
Former British servicemen and officials may have passed on to Japan intelligence and training that might have aided the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, according to a new BBC documentary. Producer Paul Elston tells host Aaron Schachter about the apparent espionage.
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Chicago's Other Summit: The Future of Afghanistan's Women
Anchor Aaron Schachter talks with journalist Gayle Lemmon about a "shadow summit" on Afghanistan's women that took place Sunday in Chicago alongside the NATO summit there.
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'Al-Qaeda' Wreaks Yemen Carnage
More than 90 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack at a military parade rehearsal in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, defense ministry officials say. An al-Qaeda source told the BBC one of its members had carried out the attack.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition May 21, 2012
We begin our series on social class: how it's shaped societies around the world, and how it's changing today. Also, Egypt's presidential election -- and how the Islamist candidates are presenting themselves. And finally, new, 'happy' music from South Africa's Hugh Masekela.
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A Life’s Path Determined at Age Eleven
In 1944, Britain introduced the Eleven Plus exam. School students age 11 who passed this mandatory test could enroll in elite secondary schools that prepared them for college. The thinking was that bright working class kids would have a path to a middle class education and career. Those who…
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We begin our series on social class: how it's shaped societies around the world, and how it's changing today. Also, Egypt's presidential election -- and how the Islamist candidates are presenting themselves. And finally, new, 'happy' music from South Africa's Hugh Masekela.
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