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US Pilots in Libya Tell Their Story
A US Air Force F-15 was lost last year in the NATO war over Libya. On board were a pilot, Maj. Kenneth Harney and Capt. Tyler Stark who tell their stories now after the official investigation is over.
Racism in Soccer
English soccer is dealing with a couple of pretty ugly cases involving alleged racist language used by players on the field.
Public Sector Strike Rallies Held Across UK
Tens of thousands attend rallies around the UK as a public sector strike over pensions disrupts schools, hospitals and other services.
Slideshow: Growing a Moustache for Charity in Movember
The World’s Rahul Joglekar in London investigates Movember. Men raise money for charity by growing moustaches in November.
The Mysterious Pangolin
The Geo Quiz tracks down a rare nocturnal mammal in Asia that’s being targeted by smugglers.
iPhone App Helps With Incomprehensible Dialect
The Geo Quiz visits a town only about 30 miles from Manchester, yet the local dialect can be pretty incomprehensible to the folks in Manchester.
British Council in Kabul Attacked
Nine people were killed Friday after gunmen stormed the British Council office in Kabul.
Londoners Take to the Streets – To Party at Notting Hill Carnival
The annual Notting Hill Carnival is still taking place in the wake of the recent riots.
Concerns Over UK Riot Sentences
On Tuesday, two men were jailed for four years for using Facebook to incite riots.
Britain Considers Curfew
The government is looking at ways to curb anti-social behavior in the wake of riots earlier this month.
British Prime Minister Unfriends Social Media
Cameron suggested putting curbs on social networking sites when police determine they’re used to plot an illegal act.
Residents Blame Police as UK Riots Rage On
Police and politicians suggest that parts of society are “sick.”
British Musician Ellie Goulding Tours US With ‘Lights’
Ellie Goulding is British singer-songwriter whose career is on the rise. Her latest album is called “Lights.”
Murdoch to Apologize Over Phone-Hacking Scandal
Rupert Murdoch is set to apologize for the phone hacking scandal after the exit of Rebekah Brooks.
Special Relationship? Behind the Doors of Buckingham Palace
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With President Obama staying at Buckingham Palace, Britain’s so-called special relationship with the US is appears as strong as ever. But The World’s Patrick Cox reports that many Britons aren’t so sure that President Obama likes them all that much. Download MP3
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