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PRI's The World Sep 25, 2012
by The World
Obama and Romney present their foreign policy agendas. Also, the Chinese take on Beijing's rocky leadership transition. Plus, an Ethiopian hero of the Korean War tells his story.
Episodes
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Brazil's Traffic Jams: A Daily Headache
The BBC 's Paulo Cabral is in the Brazilian city known for nightmarish traffic jams on the roads and in the sky. Traffic gridlock is getting worse as more and more Brazilians drive. One option available to some commuters: take a helicopter to work.
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China's Imperfect Transition
China is going through an unsually messy transition of power, punctuated by a murder trial, a disgraced politician, and a disappearing leader-in-waiting. That's what outsider observers are seeing. People in China have a different perspective. The World's Mary Kay Magistad has the story.
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Drone Warfare: The Changing Face of US Military Engagement
Drones have become a powerful symbol of US military might abroad, and a focus of anti-American dissent . Rosa Brooks, a fellow at the New America Foundation and Christine Fair of Georgetown University talk with host Marco Werman about the murky nature of drone warfare and the need for more...
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Obama and Romney Offer Contrasting Approaches to Middle East
President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney both delivered speeches about American foreign policy today. The two men offered contrasting visions of what America's role should be in shaping events beyond its shores.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Sep 25, 2012
Obama and Romney present their foreign policy agendas. Also, the Chinese take on Beijing's rocky leadership transition. Plus, an Ethiopian hero of the Korean War tells his story.
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Scottish Identity and Independence From Singer Julie Fowlis
Scottish Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis is taking part in a showcase of Scottish artists at this year's Ryder Cup. Fowlis speaks to Marco Werman about the importance of Scottish identity and culture as well as her music that was featured in the Disney Pixar film "Brave."
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Ethiopia's Korean War Hero
In 1953, the United States awarded a Silver Star for gallantry to a young Ethiopian soldier. Captain Mamo Habtewold distinguished himself in the Korean War while his battalion served alongside the US army. Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to the now 81-year-old Mamo, who told his story this week...
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With Sawdust and Paint, Locals Fight to Save Peru's Glaciers
Global warming is eating away at glaciers around the world. In Peru, a few intrepid souls have decided not to sit by watching, but to try and do something about it. Daniel Grossman reports on efforts to keep one glacier from melting, and to restore another glacier that's already disappeared.
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Using Drones to Explore Natural Beauty
Drones are not just being used for military spying, but have got a whole new purpose: adventure sports and taking aerial pictures of some extraordinary natural beauty. Anchor Marco Werman talks to Remo Mesina, a drone operator for Dedicam, a company that specializes in using remote-controlled...
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Obama and Romney present their foreign policy agendas. Also, the Chinese take on Beijing's rocky leadership transition. Plus, an Ethiopian hero of the Korean War tells his story.
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Obama and Romney present their foreign policy agendas. Also, the Chinese take on Beijing's rocky leadership transition. Plus, an Ethiopian hero of the Korean War tells his story.
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