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PRI's The World Sep 7, 2012
by The World
China's factories feel the pinch of the economic slowdown. Also, Syrian rebels get time off for public relations training. And London's Millennium Bridge gets a soundtrack.
Episodes
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Sampling Sweden's Traditional Surströmming
Surströmming is herring that's put into barrels until the point it almost starts to rot, and it smells terribly but the taste is pretty special.
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Islamist Group Claims Responsibility for Cell Phone Tower Attacks in Nigeria
Recently, more than 30 cell phone towers have been targeted in northern Nigeria. Friday, the militant Islamist group Boko Haram claimed responsibility for attacking the towers.
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Syrian Rebels Beef-Up Their Public Relations Skills
In addition to honing their fighting skills, some of Syria's rebels are working on their PR as well. They leave the fighting for a few days to get media training in Turkey. And they're careful now to speak about a future Syria that is democratic and inclusive - to all religions and women.
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US Designates Haqqani Network 'Terrorist Organization'
The United States is designating the Haqqani network a terrorist organization. The Haqqanis are the most lethal group in Afghanistan. So some say the designation is overdue. Others worry about the effects on peace talks.
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London's Millenium Bridge Gets its Own Soundtrack
London's Millennium Bridge, which made headlines when it opened in 2000 because it was wobbly, now features some intriguing noises and music, from voices to nursery rhymes to church bells.
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Why the 2012 London Paralympics Have Been Such a Success
It has been a very popular Paralympics. More tickets were sold for the London Games than for any previous Paralympics. And the Games have been broadcast to more people in more countries than ever.
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Rise of the Emirates as an Airline Traffic Hub
Australia's Quantas Airlines has ditched its 17-year alliance with British Airways to partner with Emirates Airline. That means its twice-daily 'kangaroo route' from Sydney to London will stop in Dubai instead of Singapore.
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China Factories Feel Pinch of Slowing Economy
China's economy is slowing down, and that's having a big impact on factory towns that relied on cheap manufacturing. The World's Mary Kay Magistad visits a hard-hit garment-making district in Guangdong province.
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PRI's The World Latest Edition Sep 7, 2012
China's factories feel the pinch of the economic slowdown. Also, Syrian rebels get time off for public relations training. And London's Millennium Bridge gets a soundtrack.
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Musicians Tour the UK on the African Express Train
Over 80 African and Western musicians are on board the Africa Express. They're on a unique train journey travelling around the UK and making music as they go.
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China's factories feel the pinch of the economic slowdown. Also, Syrian rebels get time off for public relations training. And London's Millennium Bridge gets a soundtrack.
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