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PRI's The World May 28, 2013
by The World
The hunt to re-capture the mastermind behind the "lone wolf" jihadi attacks. Also, violence flares up in Iraq, leaving more than 450 people dead this month. Is sectarian fighting returning. And imitation European villages are the trendy places to live in China.
Episodes
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Volcano on Argentina/Chile Border Prompts Red Alert
The volcano has scientists worried right now as it has been generating thousands of tremors in recent days.
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Ding Jinhao Was Here: What Defacing a 3,500-Year-Old Relic in Egypt Means in China
Fifteen-year-old Ding Jinhao didn't know what he was getting into when he signed his name on a 3,500-year-old stone sculpture at an ancient temple in Luxor, Egypt. Another Chinese tourist was appalled and posted a picture of the vandalized relic online.
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China's Copycat Towns: Why Chinese Love Knock-Offs
In China, mimicry is a form of mastery. China copies movies, cell phones, even architecture. In fact, it's home to several imitation European villages, including a fake English village called Thames Town.
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Amidst Political Crisis in Iraq, Sectarian Violence Intensifies
Iraq doesn't feature much in U-S news headlines anymore. Not since American troops withdrew from the country in December of 2011. Even before that date, interest had begun waning, but these are troubled and bloody times in Iraq. A wave of sectarian violence is sweeping the country.
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Visiting the 'Holy Mountain' Athos in Greece
Reporter Matthew Brunwasser spent four days with monks and pilgrims at the 'Holy Mountains' in Greece, which is one of the holiest sites for Orthodox Christians.
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The Association of German Brewers Says 'Nein!' to Fracking
The powerful German Brewers' Union has come out against a process of oil and gas extraction known as fracking. The brewers feel that the process may endanger the purity of the water they use to make their famous beers.
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Video Software Compresses Time, Aids Police
A computer scientist in Israel has developed a clever technique to help law enforcement track down criminals and terrorists. The software compresses hours of video into just minutes, enabling police to quickly review action captured on surveillance cameras.
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Anti-Muslim Backlash in Britain After Woolwich Soldier Murder
The murder of an off-duty British soldier on the streets of London last week has led to an increase in community tensions in the UK. Muslims have been assaulted; several mosques have been vandalized, and one was firebombed.
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Jihadi Mastermind Known for Encouraging 'Lone Wolf' Attacks was Handed by CIA to Syria
An influential jihadi theoretician who has long called for "lone wolf" attacks was once in CIA custody. His name is Abu Musab al-Suri. In 2005, the US intelligence services handed al-Suri over to Bashar al-Assad and now he's a free man, as Newsweek bureau chief Christopher Dickey explains.
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PRI's The World: 05/28/2013 - Latest Edition
The hunt to re-capture the mastermind behind the "lone wolf" jihadi attacks. Also, violence flares up in Iraq, leaving more than 450 people dead this month. Is sectarian fighting returning. And imitation European villages are the trendy places to live in China.
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Spanish Crooner Alejandro Sanz and 'Mi Marciana'
Spanish musician Alejandro Sanz has won more Grammy awards than any other Spanish-language singer. His sales top more than 20 million albums. He now lives in Miami and he's hoping to gain more awards, sales and acclaim.
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The hunt to re-capture the mastermind behind the "lone wolf" jihadi attacks. Also, violence flares up in Iraq, leaving more than 450 people dead this month. Is sectarian fighting returning. And imitation European villages are the trendy places to live in China.
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