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Nettle’s ‘El Resplandor’ Inspired by Stephen King’s ‘The Shining’
El Resplandor is a fictional resort in Dubai, not unlike the hotel in the Stephen King thriller, “The Shining.” Band Nettle’s Jace Clayton dreamed up the music inspired by King’s creepy novel and the movie of the same name.
PRI’s The World: 03/13/2012 (France, Greece, Syria)
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Afghan Anger Over Killing of 16 Villagers by US Soldier
There is anger in Afghanistan over the killing of 16 villagers by a U-S soldier. The Pentagon is investigating, but says the soldier likely acted alone in carrying out the attack. Anchor Marco Werman gets reaction to the incident from Najeeb Azizi, a professor of Public Policy and Economics at Kabul University.
Afghan Vet On What It’s Like at a Forward Operating Base
Host Marco Werman talks with Sergeant John Israelsen on how was it possible for the US soldier to leave the base.
What’s Behind the Rising Tensions in US-Russia Relations
US ties with Russia have been deeply strained since Prime Minister Vladamir Putin began his re-election campaign for president. This has made it more difficult for Washington and Moscow to make progress on policy toward Syria and Iran. Host Marco Werman talks with Michael McFaul, the US Ambassador to Russia about the efforts to “reset” the Washington – Moscow relationship.
Israel Trades Fire with the Gaza Strip
Israeli forces and Palestinian militants exchanged fire in and around the Gaza strip for a fourth day Monday.
PRI’s The World: 03/12/2012 (Bosnia, Argentina, Afghanistan)
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Syria Crisis: Kofi Annan Appeal For Talks Sparks Anger
Syrian opposition activists have angrily rejected calls by Kofi Annan, the UN and Arab League envoy to Syria, for dialogue with the government. The leader of the main opposition, Burhan Ghalioun, said the comments were “disappointing” when Syrians were being “massacred every day”.
Russia’s Anti-Putin All-Girl Punk Band
The band “Pussy Riot” performs songs that criticize Russia’s authoritarianism and in particular, president elect Vladimir Putin.
Slideshow: Slave Burial Ground in the Atlantic
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for tiny island in the middle of the vast South Atlantic Ocean that was once used as a refugee camp for slaves.
PRI’s The World: 03/09/2012 (St. Helena, Israel, Greece)
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Syria: The Limits of Intervention
Syria’s deputy oil minister appeared in a YouTube video to defect from the Assad regime. Anchor Marco Werman brings us up to date on that and other events in Syria today.
Building A Haven In Spain For Gay Retirees
Some gay and lesbian Spaniards are trying to open Spain’s first gay-friendly retirement home. They’re doing it at a time when the new conservative government is trying to roll back gay rights legislation.
Russia’s Blue Bucket Brigade Tackles Corruption
The Blue Bucket Brigade is perhaps Russia’s first grass roots anti-corruption movement. Their goal is to shame politicians into ending some of their perks.
Human Safaris in the Andamans
We are looking for a water body where the Andaman Islands are located. It is here that visitors travel to catch a glimpse of the indigenous islanders, known as Jarawa.
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