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Caracas Band La Vida Boheme Pays Tribute to Radio Capital
The station once ruled the rock airwaves, but now airs state-approved programming.
Life Saving Cooperation in the Gaza Strip
Odai al-Kafarna, a baby from Gaza will die without life-saving heart surgery from an Israeli hospital.
The World’s Northernmost Botanical Garden
We are looking for a city at the very top of Europe that has the world’s northernmost botanical garden.
Cambodia and Thailand at Odds Over an Ancient Temple
The Preah Vihear temple is at the heart of a border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand.
Honey Bees Monitor Pollution at Frankfurt Airport
A research project at Germany’s Frankfurt airport is using bees to monitor polution levels.
Shelter Communities in Post-Tsunami Japan
How one man leads in crisis to become the de facto “mayor” of his shelter.
Wrestling As a Solution to Poverty in Senegal
Replacing soccer as the top sport, bare-knuckle wrestling is the only way many kids see out of their desperate poverty.
Critics Worried About Dam Along Mekong River
Debate ensues over Laos’s plans to build hydroelectric dam on the lower Mekong river.
Big Cod and a Strawberry, Australia’s Roadside Attractions
The Geo Quiz wants you to find a really big strawberry in Australia.
The Haunting Persistence of Albanian Blood Feuds
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Blood feuds are alive and well in the Balkan nation of Albania. Some interpretations of an ancient legal code say that blood must be avenged with blood. Matthew Brunwasser reports from Albania. Download MP3
Australians: Among the Biggest Gamblers on Earth
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About 70 to 80 percent of Australian adults gamble. For many, it’s just a fun part of Australian culture. But some say gambling Down Under has gotten out of hand. It’s a contentious issue, one that could potentially topple a government. The World’s Jason Margolis has more. Download MP3
Why the Australian Floods Were Good for the Outback
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Floods in the Australian state of Queensland exacted a terrible toll last December and January. The bill could reach $30 billion, in clean-up costs and lost productivity. But one part of the Australian state welcomed the floods and is now thriving: The Outback. The World’s Jason Margolis has more from Australia. Download MP3Slideshow: Animals of the Australian Outback
Helmet Free: Local Transport Minister in Britain Won’t Play it Safe
A hard-headed government minister in Britain is stirring up trouble. He is the junior Transport Minister responsible for cycling safety. But Norman Baker refuses to wear a helmet. The World’s Laura Lynch invited Mr. Baker for a ride. She, however, does wear a helmet.
Vietnamese birdsong
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We’re looking for a southeast Asian city for today’s Geo Quiz. The Saigon River flows through it and the city’s name honors a Communist leader. Early in the morning people come together with wicker bird cages to escape the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. Download MP3
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