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Poll Suggests Little Support from Israelis for a Go-It-Alone Strike on Iran
A new poll from the University of Maryland says that only 19 percent of Israelis support attacking Iran without the blessing of the US.
PRI’s The World: 03/05/2012 (Russia, Malaysia, Iceland)
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Russia’s Strategy in Syria
UK Prime Minister David Cameron told Syria’s “criminal regime” that it must face justice “for the blood that is on your hands”. He also urged Russia and China to look hard at the suffering in Syria and reconsider their support for the Syrian government.
Maths and Numeracy Skills in England
Many of us look at numbers and our eyes glaze over. Some of us are so bad that we can’t even split a check when we eat out with friends. Americans aren’t alone here. The National Numeracy organization in England says theirs is largely an innumerate nation.
Video: Galapagos of the Middle East
Dragon blood trees and wild pomegranates figure in the Geo Quiz. Their bark produces a resin that has been sought after for centuries.
Video: ‘Port Symphony’ Brings Ships to Life in Canada
The ships are stuck in the ice of the Saint Lawrence river until the spring thaw, but they come to life this weekend for something called the Port Symphonies.
PRI’s The World: 03/02/2012 (Myanmar, Socotra, Russia)
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Syrian Rebels Withdraw From Homs
The deadly siege of Homs lasted 27 days. It ended Thursday with rebels in the Syrian city announcing a “tactical” retreat, essentially handing victory to the government, which bombarded rebel-held parts of Homs daily for much of the past month.
What the Retreat from Homs Means
Free lance journalist Stephen Starr has been based in Syria since 2007 and has observed the uprising there since its early stirrings. Lisa Mullins speaks to Starr about the meaning of the loss of Bab Amr.
New ‘Wild Swans’ Theatrical Production Chronicles Three Generations of Women in China
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Jung Chang, author of the best-selling 1991 memoir “Wild Swans,” which chronicles the lives of three generations of women in China.
Welsh Village With a Tongue-Twisting Name
For the Geo Quiz we are looking for a town with a name that is difficult to spell. Many visitors cannot pronounce the town and hence cannot search for it on the internet, which, the local tourism officials say, is a problem.
Macy Chen’s ‘After 75 Years’ from Taiwan
Jazz and big band music runs through Macy Chen’s family. Her latest album is called “After 75 Years”. It’s a reference to her Jazz musician grandfather whom she never met.
PRI’s The World: 03/01/2012 (China, Syria, Myanmar)
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Canada’s Chateau Laurier Hotel Granting Amnesty to Guests Who ‘Lifted’ Items
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, hotel Chateau Laurier is collecting memorabilia that may have been ‘lifted’ by guests over the years.
PRI’s The World: 02/29/2012 (North Korea, India, Canada)
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