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February 12, 2012
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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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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.
Greek unrest as MPs debate cuts
Protests grow in the Greek capital Athens with buildings set alight as MPs debate an unpopular austerity bill crucial for a 130bn euro bailout.
Houston death stuns music world
Musicians, fans and friends pay tribute to singer Whitney Houston, who has died unexpectedly at the age of 48.
 
For saving, not splurging potential income
Listeners share what they would do if Congress were to pass legislation to make home refinancing easier -- putting more money in homeowners' pockets.
Greece?s Groundhog Day
Sunday the Greek parliament votes on whether or not to accept another round of deep cuts.
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ATHENS (Reuters) - Black-masked protesters throwing petrol bombs created a wall of fire on Sunday outside Greece's parliament as lawmakers inside looked set defy public rage by endorsing a new austerity deal to secure an EU/IMF bailout and avoid national bankruptcy.
CAIRO (Reuters) - The Arab League threw its support on Sunday firmly behind the opposition mounting an uprising against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, and called for the U.N. Security Council to send peacekeepers to halt bloodshed.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A number of top Federal Reserve officials likely saw a need for additional monetary easing at the central bank's meeting last month, although there are few signals the central bank will move soon.
ENC Regional News
A national idea is taking shape in New Bern next week to help feed the hungry and showcase the talents of local artists.
Some coastal residents use the State's ferry system every day, but changes are coming April 1st. The North Carolina Department of Transportation will begin charging for some free ferry routes, and increase charges for using others. We hear from residents who will be impacted by this change, and about the new DOT tolling proposals.
The Pantego Wind Project, planned for Beaufort County, is coming under fire. Some are concerned that the skyscraper-sized windmills would endanger migrating birds at the Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge.
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