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Three Questions for Femi Kuti

Afrobeat star Femi Kuti stopped by our studios recently to tell us about his new album, Day by Day. Host Marco Werman asked him three questions about one of the album's tracks, called "You Better Ask Yourself." Click here to see the video.

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Kawk fighting in Kabul

With all the military action in Afghanistan, it's easy to forget that many people in the country go about their business as they've always done. Here's an example. Weekends in the capital, Kabul, begin on Fridays. That's when people attend the mosque and spend time with their families. But there's another favorite pastime - kawk fighting. The World’s Aaron Schachter took a closer look...

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Entire program – July 3, 2009

Today on The World: US troops make their way through southern Afghanistan on day two of a major military operation aimed at clearing out the Taliban and winning over locals; an anti-gay backlash in Senegal, and the government is leading the way; and a bride and groom separated by visa problems and thousands of miles go ahead with wedding day plans – thanks to the internet. Listen

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La dolce vita

In the Geo Quiz, we want you to name the place referenced by a scene in a classic film by Federico Fellini.

Welcome to PRI's The World

Host Lisa Mullins

PRI’s The World is a one-hour, weekday radio news magazine offering a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe. Hosted by Lisa Mullins. Ways to listen: Your public radio station, iTunes, or RSS. Join our facebook page and follow us on twitter.

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Music Heard on Air

Music Heard on AirHeard a melody on our broadcast and need to name that tune? Click here to find a list of all the music featured in between our reports.

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