No silly shirts at APEC summit

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President Obama will be at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Japan later this week. But he won’t be wearing any silly shirts for a group photo with other leaders. Anchor Lisa Mullins explains. Download MP3

Clothing with a secret

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“Dress Codes” is a new exhibit at the International Center of Photography in New York. The exhibit highlights some clothes that have a secret. The World’s Alex Gallafent interviews Peruvian photographer Milagros de la Torre. Click the link below for the audio slideshow. Download MP3

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• “Dress Codes” exhibition at the ICP in New York City
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Bangladesh changes dress code

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This week, the prime minister of Bangladesh re-wrote the government’s dress code in hopes of easing the country’s energy shortage. She ordered male government employees to stop wearing jackets and ties. Just trousers and shirts are fine, and no need to tuck shirts in either.