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PRI's The World May 24, 2013
by The World
How suicide bombings in Niger fit into the global fight against terrorism. Also, how Burmese students in New York feel about Myanmar's president visiting the US this week. Plus, fans of Japanese anime bring color and quirkiness to Boston.
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Everyone Dreams of Being an Engineer in India
The field of engineering is so popular in India that it's harder to get into a top engineering school there than to get into Harvard. For many people, engineering and medicine are the only acceptable fields. And that has some worried that India faces a shortage of other professionals.
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Dengbej: Kurdish Storytellers Revive Their Tradition In Turkey
In Turkey, Kurdish culture is having something of a Renaissance. Public expressions of Kurdish culture are now legal. Now a new cultural center has opened for traditional Kurdish story-tellers to practice their ancient art.
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Cosplayers Geek Out for Japanese Anime in the United States
Boston is hosting one of the largest anime conventions in the country this weekend. Anchor Marco Werman meets author Ian Condry to talk about his new book, "The Soul of Anime" and get a guided tour of the Anime Boston convention.
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Myanmar’s Young Expats Consider Returning Home
As the world watches Myanmar’s fitful reforms, some of the country’s citizens living abroad are weighing a return home. Reporter Bruce Wallace talks with two Myanmar graduate students in New York City about their plans.
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Ecuador's Satellite Involved in Space Fender Bender
We're looking for the name of satellite from Ecuador. Their satellite -- their only satellite -- has been involved in what Russian officials say may have been a collision with a piece of orbiting space junk from their space activities. Here's one more hint: The satellite is named after a...
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Global Fight Against Terrorism No Longer a 'Boundless War,' Obama Says
President Obama says the global fight against terrorism is no longer a "boundless war," but a more precise conflict that will eventually come to an end. Anchor Marco Werman discusses what that means in the real world with Jessica Stern, an expert in American policy on terrorism.
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What Triggers Someone to Embrace Muslim Extremism?
The two main suspects in the gruesome killing of British soldier Lee Rigby are Nigerian and at least one was raised by devout Christians. Michael Adebolajo, 28, converted to Islam and embraced a particular brand of extremism.
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British Fighter Jets Scrambled to Intercept Passenger Plane
British fighter jets scrambled to intercept a passenger plane after reports of an incident on a flight from Pakistan. The plane was diverted and two passengers were arrested. But British police say the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
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Attacks in Niger Underline a Spread of Islamist Extremist Groups in West Africa
Islamist militants set off two suicide bombings in Niger Thursday. About 20 people were killed in addition to the bombers. And Friday, French special forces helped Niger's military secure the military base, where they shot dead two militants who were still hiding in a dormitory.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition May 24, 2013
How suicide bombings in Niger fit into the global fight against terrorism. Also, how Burmese students in New York feel about Myanmar's president visiting the US this week. Plus, fans of Japanese anime bring color and quirkiness to Boston.
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Colombia's Bomba Estéreo Perform Acoustic Version of Sintiendo
Bomba Estéreo guitarist Simón Mejía describes "Sintiendo" as "a danceable ballad with sentimental lyrics."
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How suicide bombings in Niger fit into the global fight against terrorism. Also, how Burmese students in New York feel about Myanmar's president visiting the US this week. Plus, fans of Japanese anime bring color and quirkiness to Boston.
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