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PRI's The World Nov 2, 2012
by The World
Watching the US election campaign - through a Middle East prism. Also, where the candidates stand on climate change, now that Sandy has forced the issue back onto the election agenda. Plus new music from Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, inspired by a recent humantarian trip to Africa.
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North Korea's Ryugyong 'Hotel of Doom'
Our Geo Quiz today takes us to North Korea's capital where construction of the Ryugyong skyscraper hotel has been underway for 25 years. Rumor has it the spaceship-like, pyramid-shaped, and, according to some, "hideously ugly" hotel won't be ready for a few more years. Hannah Barraclough leads…
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India's Real 'Slumdog Millionaire' is Spending His Money Wisely
You may remember the 2008 Oscar Winning film "Slumdog Millionaire," set in India. Well last year, India had a real Slumdog Millionaire. 28-year-old Sushil Kumar won a million dollars on India's version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". But he still lives in a small house with ten other family...
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In Haiti, Success Isn't Enough to Keep Innovative Energy Program Alive
A model project, which put local youth to work cleaning up a Port-au-Prince slum and turning paper trash into cooking fuel, has been closed down for lack of funds. In a follow-up to a story she first reported two years ago, The World's Amy Bracken explores the reasons for the demise of a program...
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The Energy Costs of Oil Production
How much does it cost to produce a barrel of oil? Ask an oilman and he’ll likely give you a dollar amount. Ask somebody who studies what’s called biophysical economics, which combines the disciplines of biology and economics, and you’ll get a more nuanced response.
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With Climate Change Suddenly on the Agenda, a Look Back at the Candidates' Positions
"Superstorm" Sandy has suddenly thrust climate change into the middle of the presidential election campaign. Neither major party candidate has wanted to say much about the issue up to now, but there are real differences in their policies on climate change.
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Hurricane Sandy Gets New Yorkers on their Bikes
Transportation has been a huge challenge for New Yorkers this week. Storm flooding shut down parts of New York's subway system. Roads have been blocked by fallen trees and motorists are scrambling to find gas. But many New Yorkers have been getting around on bikes. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with...
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Nov 2, 2012
Watching the US election campaign - through a Middle East prism. Also, where the candidates stand on climate change, now that Sandy has forced the issue back onto the election agenda. Plus new music from Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, inspired by a recent humantarian trip to Africa.
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The impact of the White House on the Arab Spring
The Middle East may have been gripped by the Arab Spring over the last two years. But the next phase of change in the region could be heavily influenced by whoever wins the White House next Tuesday. The World's Marco Werman is in London, which is some ways is an influential Arab city, to take the...
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Does the US Election Matter to Mid-East Peace Process?
One foreign country that's been mentioned a fair bit during the presidential campaign is Israel. Both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have gone out of their way to profess their commitment to Israel's security. What they haven't talked about much is the moribund Middle East peace process. But does…
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Nelly Furtado's 'The Spirit Indestructible' Draws Inspiration from the Arab Spring
Canadian singer Nelly Furtado has a new album out called "The Spirit Indestructible." Furtado tells anchor Lisa Mullins that one of the songs on the album was inspired by the Arab Spring.
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Watching the US election campaign - through a Middle East prism. Also, where the candidates stand on climate change, now that Sandy has forced the issue back onto the election agenda. Plus new music from Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, inspired by a recent humantarian trip to Africa.
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