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PRI's The World May 7, 2012
by The World
France pins hopes of economic recovery on its new President. Cooperating with both Republicans and Democrats may work against the re-election of Senator Richard Lugar. And why some Muslims are celebrating a Christian saint.
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St. George Festival on West Bank Attracts Muslims and Christians
Al-Khader is a Palestinian village where the Festival of St. George is celebrated each year. The World's Matthew Bell visited the monastery in Al-Khader where the legend of St. George the Dragon Slayer still inspires Christians and Muslims alike.
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Warren Weinstein: US Aid Worker Held Hostage Pleads for Life
In a video released by al Qaeda, 70-year-old American aid worker Warren Weinstein says he'll be killed unless President Barack Obama agrees to the jihadi group's demands.
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9/11 Trial: Defense Focusing on Alleged Torture
Defense lawyers for five men accused of plotting the September 11, 2001 attacks, publicly challenged the fairness of the military court at Guantanamo Bay. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Arun Rath who was in the military court.
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Syria Crisis: Elections Take Place in Shadow of Protests
The parliamentary contest in Syria has been billed by the regime as key to President Bashar al-Assad's political reforms.
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A Palace for Putin in Southern Russia?
Anchor Marco Werman has news of an allegation concerning new Russian President Vladimir Putin: that a private palace has been built for him on the Black Sea coast, in secret and with public funds.
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Hoosiers Vote: Should Republicans Work with the President?
The idea of bipartisanship is being put before Indiana voters on Tuesday. Six-term Republican Senator Richard Lugar from Indiana faces a tough primary challenge from a Tea Party favorite. Lugar has been known for his ability to reach across the aisle on national security issues. His opponent is...
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France, Greece Elections: Threat to World Economy?
Stock markets in Europe fell initially today on the election news from Greece and France. Economists disagree, but many fear the populist backlash against austerity could put new pressure on the euro, and thus, the world economy. Anchor Marco Werman discusses the issue with Jacob Kirkegaard,...
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Uncertainty in Greece After Anti-Austerity Vote
The EU and Germany have stressed Greece must keep to the terms of the two EU/IMF bailouts, after a surge of voter support for anti-austerity parties. The two main parties, New Democracy and Pasok, attracted less than a third of the vote, in an election plunging Greece into political uncertainty.
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President-Elect Francois Hollande to Set France on New Course
French President-elect Francois Hollande is to start work on forming a new government, after telling supporters his victory gave hope of an end to austerity.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition May 7, 2012
France pins hopes of economic recovery on its new President. Cooperating with both Republicans and Democrats may work against the re-election of Senator Richard Lugar. And why some Muslims are celebrating a Christian saint.
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Finnish Singer Mirel Wagner Takes Inspiration from the Blues
Finnish singer Mirel Wagner's music takes inspiration from the blues and her lyrics tend toward the morbid.
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France pins hopes of economic recovery on its new President. Cooperating with both Republicans and Democrats may work against the re-election of Senator Richard Lugar. And why some Muslims are celebrating a Christian saint.
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