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PRI's The World - May 22, 2013 US drone strike policies and the case of a 16-year-old American killed by a strike in Yemen. Also, using pedal power to manage mega traffic in Brazil's largest city. And a music video from Chinese artist and dissident, Ai Weiwei.
PRI's The World - May 21, 2013 Tuesday on The World, the aftermath of the deadly Oklahoma tornado. Also, Apple Computer's low global tax payments are causing trouble for Irish authorities accused of giving Apple a special tax deal. And, artists in Cairo take advantage of distracted Egyptian authorities and install provocative public art.
PRI's The World - May 20, 2013 Syrian government forces push deeper into rebel-held town with the help of Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah. Also, the real prospect for mining minerals from the bottom of the sea. And the blossoming of the world's worst-smelling flower.
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Obama defends 'just' drones war President Obama has defended the use of drones as a "just war" of self-defence against deadly militants, and a campaign that had made America safer.
Lee Rigby named as Woolwich victim The UK names the soldier killed in a machete attack on a London street on Wednesday and says two more people have been arrested.
Uefa reveals new drug-testing plans Uefa announces a series of new measures designed to combat the use of performance-enhancing drugs in European football.
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