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PRI's The World - February 10, 2012 Today on the World: Life in Egypt one year after Mubarak's ouster. There is a power struggle at the top and a growing distrust of foreigners. Then, a conversation with author Katherine Boo, whose latest book chronicles life in a Mumbai slum. Also, music from a Grammy nominee for Best Ensemble Performance.
PRI's The World - February 09, 2012 Today on the World: Is a civil war brewing in Syria? Also, the Spanish judge who tried to bring Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet to justice now finds himself on the wrong side of Spanish law. And a look at Mexico's top presidential elections, one of whom will become the country's first female president.
PRI's The World - February 08, 2012 Today on the World: Why the Syrian city of Homs is the center of rebellion against the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Then, a closer look at what is behind a spate of major building collapses around the world. And a German company that wants to help Americans carpool more.
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Neuroscience the new face of warfare: experts LONDON (Reuters) - Directed energy weapons that use wave beams to cause pain, and electrical brain stimulation that boosts a soldier's combat ability - it may sound like science fiction warfare, but experts say advances in neuroscience mean it's on the horizon.
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Greek MPs pass austerity package Greek MPs pass an unpopular austerity bill crucial for a 130bn euro ($170bn; £110bn) bailout, as protesters clash with police outside parliament.
Arab 'call for Syria peace force' The Arab League calls for a joint Arab-UN peacekeeping mission to end the 11-month conflict in Syria, in a resolution seen by the BBC.
Whitney mourned as Grammys begin The music world pays tribute to singer Whitney Houston, who has died at the age of 48, as the Grammy Awards get under way in Los Angeles.
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Greek lawmakers approve austerity bill as Athens burns
ATHENS (Reuters) - The Greek parliament approved a deeply unpopular austerity bill to secure a second EU/IMF bailout and avoid national bankruptcy, as buildings burned across central Athens and violence spread around the country.
Arabs back Syria opposition; Homs bombardment resumes
CAIRO/AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian forces resumed their bombardment of the city of Homs Monday after Arab countries called for U.N. peacekeepers and pledged their firm support for the opposition battling President Bashar al-Assad.
Apple launches new legal attack on Samsung phones
(Reuters) - Apple Inc has asked a federal court in California to block Samsung Electronics Co Ltd from selling its new Galaxy Nexus smartphones, alleging patent violations.
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2/7/12 News - Nonprofit organization works to keep any more moose from dying on southcentral Alaska roads and rails; Climate change a topic of discussion at the Alaska Forum on the Environment
The Alaska Moose Federation is going to clear paths through deep snow and set out food to lure moose away from plowed roads and railways, where they're getting killed in collisions with vehicles and trains. Climate change is one of dozens of topics being discussed at the Alaska Forum on the Environment underway in Anchorage.
2/6/12 News - A state report shows Alaska receives more federal dollars per capita than any other state; Poverty is highest among mothers of young children, and Alaska Natives; Legislators propose help to get credit for military experience
Alaska receives 70% more federal dollars per capita than any other state. Federal dollars jumped from $6 billion in 2000 to $12.6 billion in 2010, due to post 9/11 military growth. Fewer Alaskans, 9.5%, are below the poverty line than the national rate of 13.8%. But 41.4% of female heads of households with young children are below the poverty line. Among Alaska Natives, the poverty rate is 21.6%. Legislators aim to help veterans looking for work get credit for military training and experience.
2/3/12 News - The Seward Hwy was closed due an avalanche; President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration for storm damage on the Kenai Peninsula; The Northern Waters Task Force reports on climate change and the Arctic to Legislators
An avalanche blocked road access to the Kenai Peninsula from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., while traffic was delayed in other parts of the road as crews shot cannons into the mountains to release snow that might otherwise later fall on to the highway. President Barack Obama has issued a disaster declaration for a November storm on the Kenai Peninsula.The Northern Waters Task Force has provided Legislators with findings and recommendations to address climate change in the Arctic.
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