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PRI's The World - May 24, 2012
Today on the World: Questions raised in Egypt about how fair and free the country's first post-revolution elections have been. Also, why Germany is cracking down the Hells Angels biker gang. Plus, our series "Beyond Class" examines how 60 years of communism haven't really improved the lot of farmers and workers in China.
PRI's The World - May 23, 2012
Today on the World: Egyptians begin casting votes in their country's first post-revolution presidential elections. Also, our series Beyond Class continues with a look at what India's caste system means to Indians living here in the US. Plus, a rise in anti-foreigner sentiment in China.
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Italy doctors save baby with smallest artificial heart
ROME (Reuters) - Italian doctors have saved the life of a 16-month-old boy by implanting the world's smallest artificial heart to keep the infant alive until a donor was found for a transplant.
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Diplomacy on Syria gathers pace
Special envoy Kofi Annan is to visit Damascus on Monday, the day after the UN condemned Syria over the Houla massacre, in which more than 100 people died.
Rwanda 'backing DR Congo mutiny'
The UN says it has evidence that a rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being fuelled by recruits and support from neighbouring Rwanda.
Nepal PM announces new elections
Nepal's prime minister announces elections in six months after the country's political parties fail to agree a new constitution.
Regulators eyeing pre-paid cards
Pre-paid cards seem like the responsible way to spend money -- just spend what you have -- but they're laden with hidden fees. With more users, regulators are taking a closer look at these cards.
How military spouses hold down the home front
Military families have some unique financial challenges compared to civilians. But citizens can learn a thing or two from the foresight these families apply to their finances.
Weekly Wrap: Spain, and the Facebook IPO
Reviewing the week's headlines on Wall Street and beyond. This week: The problems with the Facebook IPO and in Spain.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two respected former lawmakers whose names have become synonymous with bipartisan compromise in a highly divisive Congress are meeting with dozens of lawmakers to forestall a potential year-end fiscal crisis dubbed "taxmageddon."
KHOST, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Eight members of an Afghan family, including six children and two women, were killed in a NATO airstrike in eastern Afghanistan, local authorities said on Sunday, although the NATO-led coalition said there was no evidence of any civilian casualties.
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Beryl closed in on the southeastern U.S. coast on Sunday, dumping rain and whipping up heavy surf from northeastern Florida to South Carolina.