PRI's The World Sep 28, 2012
by The World
Kenyan forces claim to oust the militant Islamic group al-Shabab from its Somali stronghold. Also, a young Saudi blogger expects democratic reforms in Saudi Arabia soon. Plus, Chinese comedian Joe Wong delivers his take on immigration and what he calls "cultural confusion."
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Chinese Comedian Joe Wong Jokes about Immigration & "Cultural Confusion"
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A Mobile Ear for Pregnancy Problems
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Ireland's Changing Pub Culture
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History Detectives Help Return Soldier's Diary To Vietnamese Family
A North Vietnamese soldier's frayed diary that was returned to Vietnam by US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta earlier this year, has now been presented to the soldier's family at a ceremony in their home village in the northern province of Hai Duong, 46 years after the soldier was killed in action…
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Russia Remains Divided on The Pussy Riot Case
The performance, and subsequent jail sentence, of the feminist art collective members has opened a deep and divisive debate on relations between church and state in Russia.
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Zidane's Soccer Headbutt Sculpture on Display in Paris
The moment when French soccer player Zinedine Zidane headbutted Italian player Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final has been immortalized by Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed.
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Blogger Expects Democracy to Develop Soon in Saudi Arabia
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In Srebrenica Election, a Horrific Past Looms Large in Vision for Future
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Mogadishu Camps For Displaced People Still Packed
The Somali capital Mogadishu is now realatively peacful, under government control. But there are still 'temporary' camps that hold thousands of people dipslaced by the fighting there. One aid group says 'gatekeepers' who manage the camps are preventing many from leaving.
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Amphibian Assault on Somali Port
Kenyan forces say they've captured the Somali port city of Kismayo and effectively routed the Islamist militant group al-Shabab from its stronghold there.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Sep 28, 2012
Kenyan forces claim to oust the militant Islamic group al-Shabab from its Somali stronghold. Also, a young Saudi blogger expects democratic reforms in Saudi Arabia soon. Plus, Chinese comedian Joe Wong delivers his take on immigration and what he calls "cultural confusion."
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Kenyan forces claim to oust the militant Islamic group al-Shabab from its Somali stronghold. Also, a young Saudi blogger expects democratic reforms in Saudi Arabia soon. Plus, Chinese comedian Joe Wong delivers his take on immigration and what he calls "cultural confusion."
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