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Illegal Bird Trapping in Cyprus
As many as 2 million songbirds a year are killed in the Mediterranean country, most to be eaten as a delicacy in local restaurants.
Belgian Nurse Honored For WWII Bravery
Augusta Chiwy, a 90-year-old Belgian Congolese nurse who saved hundreds of wounded American soldiers during WWII received an award for valor from the US Army earlier this week.
Climate Change Spurs Revival of Ancient Incan Agriculture
A community high up in the Peruvian Andes is reviving ancient agricultural practices to help weather climate changes.
Isthmus Culture in Southern Mexico
Looking for an isthmus that is the shortest stretch of land between the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean.
Battle Over Kosovo Mosque
Many Muslims in Kosovo are worried about Islamic extremism in their midst – this has led to a fight over the building of a new mosque.
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.
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.
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
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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