Episodes
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Philip Pullman's Take on Grimm's Fairy Tales
British author Philip Pullman discusses his latest book, a new version of Grimm's Fairy Tales that coincides with the 200 year anniversary of their original publication.
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Preserving India's Hampi Ruins
The Indian government recently took a drastic step to protect the ancient ruins in Hampi by bulldozing homes and businesses of people near the site.
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With Stakes Rising, Can We Stop Catastrophic Climate Change?
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, debate is again raging in the US about the dangers of climate change.
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A Journey into the Tunnels of Gaza
Hundreds of tunnels connect Gaza with Egypt. They are used to smuggle in everything from livestock, to construction material, to car parts. James Verini writes about the tunnel system in the December 2012 issue of National Geographic.
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Gaza Celebrates Ceasefire
In Gaza, news of the ceasefire deal was greeted by celebrations but just before the truce went into effect, there were more rockets fired into southern Israel. And there were more Israeli strikes hitting targets in Gaza.
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Bomb Blast Hits Tel Aviv Bus
At least twenty-one people have been injured in a terrorist attack on a bus in Israel's commercial capital Tel Aviv, Israeli officials say. The bus bomb was the first terror attack there in years.
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Gaza Ceasefire Deal Reached
A ceasefire between Israel and militants in Gaza has been announced in Cairo, after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Egypt's President Mursi.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Nov 21, 2012
A ceasefire announced in the Middle East: we have reports from Gaza and Tel Aviv. An inside look at the secret tunnel system under Gaza's border. And how Indian authorities bulldozed a town to save its ancient ruins.
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Electronic Pow Wow with 'A Tribe Called Red'
A Tribe Called Red is a Native American DJ collective and they host one of the hottest club nights in Ottawa. They mix electronic dubstep beats with traditional pow wow singing and drumming with a dose of politics.
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A Train Made Entirely Out Of Chocolate
A locomotive train made entirely out of Belgian chocolate is the centerpiece of a European culinary event celebrating all things chocolate, Brussels Chocolate Week.
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A ceasefire announced in the Middle East: we have reports from Gaza and Tel Aviv. An inside look at the secret tunnel system under Gaza's border. And how Indian authorities bulldozed a town to save its ancient ruins.
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