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PRI's The World Sep 21, 2012
by The World
A scheduled Day of Peace in Pakistan becomes a Day of Rage. Also, some of Italy's unemployed workers volunteer to be organic farmers. Plus, in the noisy traffic of Cairo, we decode the language of honking.
Episodes
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Russia Boots USAID in a Big Blow to Obama's 'Reset' Policy
President Obama's "reset" policy with Russia took a blow this week as the USAID was told to pack its bags and leave the country by October 1, 2012.
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Eggs In Short Supply, Prices Rising
There's a national shortage of eggs in the country that is the world's biggest consumer of eggs (350 per person per year). It's causing prices to rise, and chefs are having to get creative says Patricia Jinich, host of the popular cooking program Pati's Mexican Table.
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Unemployed Italians Try Organic Farming
Some of Italy's unemployed have taken up an offer of free room and board in exchange for doing volunteer work - on organic farms. Reporter Christopher Livesay explains why thousands of Italians have signed up to be farmers.
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Homeowners in Spain Face Eviction
One of the more tragic aspects of Spain's increasing austerity is the eviction of homeowners.
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Protests in Portugal
Demonstrators across Portugal are protesting austerity measures, even as the unemployment rate there tops 15 percent. Lisa Mullins gets the view from Lisbon with Barry Hatton, author of the book "The Portuguese."
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Ethiopian Boy's Journey Becomes an Interactive Comic
"Stowaway" is the story of an Ethiopian boy named Fanuel who makes a harrowing 12,000-mile journey to the United States with the help and hindrance of samaritans and traffickers alike.
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Clash at Israeli-Egyptian Border
Israeli troops shot dead three heavily armed gunmen who had crossed the Egyptian border and ambushed troops. One Israeli soldier was also killed in the clash.
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Day of Peace in Pakistan Turns to Day of Rage
A day of violent protests in Pakistan has left several people dead and injured. The Pakistani government had declared a public holiday and urged people to demonstrate peacefully.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Sep 21, 2012
A scheduled Day of Peace in Pakistan becomes a Day of Rage. Also, some of Italy's unemployed workers volunteer to be organic farmers. Plus, in the noisy traffic of Cairo, we decode the language of honking.
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Benefits to Help Refugees from Northern Mali
We highlight two musical efforts to help refugees fleeing violence in northern Mali. First, a concert in New York this weekend, dubbed "Musicians for Mali." Then, a new CD called "Songs For Desert Refugees."
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World in Words Podcast: Cairo's Honking Language
Learn Egyptian car horn code for expressions like 'Open your eyes!' 'You are no driver!' and, of course, 'I love you.' http://www.theworld.org/category/podcast/the-world-in-words-podcast/
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A scheduled Day of Peace in Pakistan becomes a Day of Rage. Also, some of Italy's unemployed workers volunteer to be organic farmers. Plus, in the noisy traffic of Cairo, we decode the language of honking.
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