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PRI’s The World: 01/30/2012 (Pakistan, DCR, Cape Verde)
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More Violence in Iraq
There was more violence in Baghdad on Friday, as a suicide bomber detonated a car filled with explosives near a funeral procession in a Shia area.
Returning Vets Honored in St. Louis Parade
The last US troops left Iraq in December. And although suicide attacks and car-bombs are an every day reality there, President Obama has declared the US war in Iraq over. Saint Louis residents have organized a “Welcome Home” vets parade.
Violence In Syria Escalates
The Syrian army has launched renewed assaults on several cities including Homs and Hama, killing dozens of people, according to activists. The Arab League says there has been a “high escalation” of violence in recent days.
War Crimes Pressure
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with former US Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues, David Scheffer. He discusses how the possibility of indictment could influence President Bashar al Assad in Syria, and how the actions of the International Criminal Court have affected other conflicts around the globe.
Canadian Lego Man Goes to Space
For the Geo Quiz we’re talking with two Toronto teenagers who launched a Lego man into space.
Tensions on the Outskirts of Damascus
Syrian troops are deployed in a Damascus suburb as tension mounts.
Desert Island Discs After 70 Years
The BBC radio program “Desert Island Discs” turns 70 this weekend. Each week, a different guest, or castaway, shares his or her musical selections with the audience. The World’s Lisa Mullins has more.
PRI’s The World: 01/27/2012 (Iraq, Maldives, Syria)
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Americans Prevented from Leaving Egypt
Several US citizens have been banned from leaving Egypt – including Sam LaHood, son of US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Lisa Mullins gets more on the story from New York Times reporter David Kirkpatrick.
Julian Assange to Host TV Show in Russia
Assange’s new TV show was announced this week on Russia’s state-run English-language TV news channel “RT.”
Cyber Tycoon Wanted for Internet Piracy Arrested in New Zealand
Dotcom is the man behind a website called “Megaupload,” which the FBI alleges has carried out massive worldwide online piracy.
PRI’s The World: 01/26/2012 (Australia, New Zealand, Russia)
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Navy SEAL Team Frees Hostages In Somalia
An American and a Danish aid worker kidnapped in Somalia three months ago have been freed in a rare US military raid.
State of the Union: Spotlight on Trade with China
Among the many issues President Obama highlighted in last night’s State of the Union address was trade with China. He announced the creation of a Trade Enforcement Unit that will look into unfair trade practices in places like China.
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