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February 9, 2012

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.

PRI's The World - February 07, 2012 Today on the World: Escalating violence in Syria; one man says he was driven to activism after the death of a friend. Then, why Russia doesn't support the ouster of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad. And the Obama campaign says it will return donations after the discovery of links to a Mexican fugitive.

PRI's The World - February 06, 2012 Today on the World: Syrian refugees in Turkey think of going home to join the uprising. Also, the Big Mac index and why it doesn't quite work in Argentina. And a Burmese girl group that is riding the wave of political change and challenging Myanmar's censorship laws.

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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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Arab Syria mission 'may resume' UN Chief Ban Ki-moon says the Arab League plans to revive its mission to Syria and accuses Damascus of stepping up "war on its own people".

Greek parties fail to agree cuts The Greek prime minister has failed to secure his coalition parties' agreement to fresh austerity proposals, needed to agree a new bailout package.

Chinese prices get New Year boost China's rate of inflation accelerates to 4.5% in January as consumers raise spending around Chinese New Year.

New foreclosure numbers sound good, but...

Foreclosures are down, but a legal settlement may change the outlook.

Airbus finds cracks in new A380

The airplane manufacturer plans for costly fix to the mega-jumbo jet.

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(Reuters) - Groupon Inc shares slumped Wednesday as the daily deal company's first quarterly results since it went public stoked concern about limited disclosure and slowing growth.

After wins, Santorum seeks funding

MCKINNEY, Texas (Reuters) - Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum, a day after his stunning sweep of nominating contests in three states, scrambled in Texas on Wednesday to round up the support and money he needs to take on well-financed and well-organized rival Mitt Romney.

Qantas, Korean Air check A380s for wing cracks

SYDNEY/SEOUL (Reuters) - Qantas Airways and Korean Air will carry out inspections for wing cracks on their Airbus A380 superjumbo planes earlier than previously scheduled, after European air safety officials ordered global checks, warning of a safety risk if the defects were not fixed.

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