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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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Security services knew Woolwich men
Both suspects in the killing of a serving soldier in London were known to security services, senior Whitehall sources confirm to the BBC.
French court questions IMF chief
IMF chief Christine Lagarde arrives at a Paris court for questioning over a payout to a tycoon when she was French finance minister.
Ecuador satellite space crash fears
Space engineers in Ecuador are trying to establish if the country's only satellite has been destroyed in a crash with space debris.


Young, famous and newly rich: A family dilemma for pro athletes
Kobe Bryant's legal battle with his mother over the sale of his childhood memorabilia is an extreme example of the pressure some pro athletes feel from their families when they become wealthy.
Ford calls it quits in Australia
Ford Motor Company is calling it quits in Australia, after a nearly 90-year run. The U.S. automaker says it will shut down its two factories down under and halt production in 2016.
The low-down on the slim down of ESPN
The sports network is expanding and profitable, but hundreds of staff have been laid off.
