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PRI's The World Sep 12, 2012
by The World
President Obama vows that those responsible for killing the US ambassador in Libya and three other Americans will be brought to justice. Also, Germany's contribution to the eurozone's bailout is approved by the country's highest court. Plus, an online photo gallery of one of the Earth's most successful species: ants.
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German Court Ruling May Aid Ailing Euro
Germany's Constitutional Court handed down a decision Wednesday which may help save Europe's embattled single currency, the euro. But is it too little, too late?
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Two Tragic Factory Fires Highlight Safety Failures in Pakistan's Garment Industry
Two factory blazes in Pakistan killed more than 300 workers last night, highlighting the country's long-standing problems with workplace safety. The BBC's Aleem Maqbool says Pakistan's cheap clothing sold to Western markets comes at the cost of safety features like sprinklers and fire exits.
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How Attacks in Egypt, Libya Relate to Arab Spring
Some say the attacks on US diplomats in Egypt and Libya cast a cloud over the image of the entire Arab Spring.
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US Coal Production and Asian Coal Consumption Worry Environmentalists
With coal use falling fast in the US but still growing in Asia, western coal producers are pitching a plan to build five big new coal export terminals in Washington and Oregon. Backers promise new jobs in the Northwest, but opponents warn of big new environmental risks and say the plan will only...
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Death of US Ambassador Raises Security Questions
The death of Ambassador Chris Stevens has raised questions about how to keep foreign officials safe while still allowing them to do their jobs.
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Libyans Recall a Rare Ambassador Who Shared Their Struggles
The death of Amb. Christopher Stevens is a blow to those Libyans who worked closely with the US diplomat before and after the 2011 revolution. Alaeddin Muntasser, who had known Stevens for five years, was planning a reception for this weekend where Stevens would be formally introduced to the…
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Sep 12, 2012
President Obama vows that those responsible for killing the US ambassador in Libya and three other Americans will be brought to justice. Also, Germany's contribution to the eurozone's bailout is approved by the country's highest court. Plus, an online photo gallery of one of the Earth's most...
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Portuguese Band Buraka Som Sistema Revives Kuduro
Buraka Som Sistema has been creating a unique take on Angolan kuduro music. The group's sound initially struck a chord with Lisbon's young clubgoers, and ever since they've been heating up dance floors around the globe. Reporter Mirissa Neff has more.
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Ants: Up close and personal
A team of scientists from California is touring European natural history museums to photograph ant collections in exquisite detail. The images are being posted to a free website so anyone can study -- or just admire -- the world's diversity of ants. Ari Daniel Shapiro of our partner program NOVA...
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President Obama vows that those responsible for killing the US ambassador in Libya and three other Americans will be brought to justice. Also, Germany's contribution to the eurozone's bailout is approved by the country's highest court. Plus, an online photo gallery of one of the Earth's most successful species: ants.
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