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PRI's The World May 9, 2013
by The World
We speak with the father of one of the Kazakh students charged with obstruction of justice in the Boston Marathon bombings case. Also, the personal story of how life has changed for a foreign correspondent in Cairo after becoming a new parent. Plus, how a giant South American flower ended up becoming an icon for Victorian Britain.
Episodes
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Pope Francis Tells Nuns Not to Be 'Old maids'
Pope Francis held an audience with 800 female Catholic leaders from around the world, calling on them to engage in a "fertile" chastity, that would "generate spiritual children in the church."
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The Amazon Water Lily, Queen Victoria and the British Empire
During the Victorian era, one flower captured the British imagination like no other - the Amazon Water Lily. Author Tatiana Holway explores the water lily's rich history and how it became a symbol of the British Empire during Queen Victoria's reign in the book "The Flower of Empire."
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Foreign Correspondent: When Becoming a Father Poses a New Set of Professional Challenges
There's no question that having your first child changes your life, big time. But when the new parents are foreign correspondents accustomed to living precariously, sometimes in war zones. Well, the challenges of becoming a parent can be a bit more challenging. The Financial Times' Borzou…
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Scots Making their Managerial Mark in English Soccer
Manchester United, one of the world's most popular soccer clubs, is swapping Scots. Thursday, the club announced that David Moyes (pictured) will replace Sir Alex Ferguson, who is stepping down after more than 20 years on the job. But why are the Scots seemingly so good at managing? Glaswegian...
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Azamat Tazhayakov's Father Speaks Out on Charges in Boston Marathon Bombing Case
Two students from Kazakhstan remain in prison on charges of obstruction of justice in the Boston marathon case. They're accused of conspiring to destroy, conceal and cover up objects belonging to their college classmate, suspected bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
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Community Policing 'Key' to Preventing Violent Extremism
Lawmakers held their first hearing Thursday on the Boston Marathon bombings. Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis highlighted ways to prevent future attacks -- such as reaching out to immigrant communities. Former Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem agrees that creating a new model of...
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PRI's The World Latest Edition May 9, 2013
We speak with the father of one of the Kazakh students charged with obstruction of justice in the Boston Marathon bombings case. Also, the personal story of how life has changed for a foreign correspondent in Cairo after becoming a new parent. Plus, how a giant South American flower ended up...
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World in Words Podcast: How Language and Culture Play into Phishing Scams
The Pentagon is accusing the Chinese military of cyber-spying on US businesses and government sites. Chinese hackers appear to have upgraded their skills. They are --like many hackers around the world-- using better English. For more: http://www.theworld.org/language
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US Navy Trombonist Composes Score for Viral Animated Movie 'Maker vs Marker'
Brian Sadler plays trombone for the US Navy's Seventh Fleet Band, based out of Yokosuka, Japan. Sadler's also a prolific composer, and now he's written music for an animated fim that's going viral online, "Maker vs Marker." More at The World.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We speak with the father of one of the Kazakh students charged with obstruction of justice in the Boston Marathon bombings case. Also, the personal story of how life has changed for a foreign correspondent in Cairo after becoming a new parent. Plus, how a giant South American flower ended up becoming an icon for Victorian Britain.
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