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PRI's The World - Jun 18, 2013
The US and the Taliban agree to hold peace talks. Also, the protests continue in Brazil over transportation costs and government expenses. Plus, Australia's prime minister tackles gambling advertising in primetime sports.
PRI's The World - Jun 17, 2013
Iran's new president calls for engagement with other countries. We'll compare and contrast new leader Hassan Rouhani with outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Also, we hear about a project in Qatar seeking new ways to grow crops in the crops in the hot and arid desert. Plus, a scandal in Japan over "juiced" baseballs.
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Afghans reject Taliban talks moves
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Sopranos actor James Gandolfini dies
James Gandolfini, the US actor best known for his role as a therapy-seeking mob boss in The Sopranos, dies at the age of 51.
 
Supreme Court could cause trouble for consumer watchdog
The Supreme Court is expected to take a case on whether the recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board were constitutional -- and that has implications for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
You hate my job: Giving out parking tickets
Marketplace profiles people paid to do work that can make life miserable for others.
New York restaurant owner says tips not needed
Sushi Yasuda argues that staff at the Japanese restaurant in Manhattan are paid a fair wage and don?t need tips to compensate for low pay. |
