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PRI's The World May 28, 2012
by The World
The latest on the killing of more than 100 civilians in the Syrian town of Houla and the international outcry against the government in Damascus. Also, scientists say there is more plastic trash floating in the world's oceans than previously thought. Plus, how Chinese consumers are influencing car design all over the globe.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition May 28, 2012
The latest on the killing of more than 100 civilians in the Syrian town of Houla and the international outcry against the government in Damascus. Also, scientists say there is more plastic trash floating in the world's oceans than previously thought. Plus, how Chinese consumers are influencing…
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Thai Authorities Alarmed By Drug Surge in Golden Triangle
There's been a surge of drug trafficking in the Golden Triangle. Thai police say Burma's political reforms may be indirectly resulting in increased trafficking in the border areas of Burma, Thailand and Laos.
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More Plastic Trash in Oceans
The world's floating trash continues to find its way to the open waters of the world's oceans.
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How Chinese Tastes Are Influencing International Car Design
The strength of the Chinese auto market is translating into design. Increasingly, Chinese tastes are influencing the cars consumers buy in other parts of the world too. The World's Alex Gallafent reports.
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Egyptian Election: Split Vote Keeps Centrist Candidates from Advancing
Host Marco Werman talks to reporter Ursula Lindsey in Cairo about the public's reaction to the results of the first round of Egypt's presidential election.
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Tibet Self-Immolations Spread To Lhasa
There was a deadly protest in the Tibetan capital, Lhasa on Monday. Two young men set themselves on fire, to protest Chinese rule. One died. Almost three dozen Tibetans have attempted to burn themselves to death since March last year. Anchor Marco Werman gets analysis from The World's Beijing...
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A Veteran’s Story: Why I Chose Infantry
Men and women join the military for different reasons. And they have can have wildly different experiences, depending on luck, and the choices they make. We get to know one ordinary veteran, with what might be called an ordinary set of experiences. Anchor Marco Werman gets Russ Davis from...
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Investigating the Houla Massacre in Syria
Russia says, Syrian rebels are partly responsible for the massacre of more than 100 people in the Houla region. The UN condemned the killings, saying government artillery was involved. Human Rights Watch is calling for an independent inquiry.
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The latest on the killing of more than 100 civilians in the Syrian town of Houla and the international outcry against the government in Damascus. Also, scientists say there is more plastic trash floating in the world's oceans than previously thought. Plus, how Chinese consumers are influencing car design all over the globe.
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