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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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Singer Whitney Houston dies at 48
Singer and actress Whitney Houston, one of the most celebrated acts of all time, is found dead in Los Angeles at the age of 48.
Syria observer mission head quits
The head of the suspended Arab League observer mission to Syria resigns, as the leader of al-Qaeda backs the Syrian opposition.
Greek MPs debate austerity bill
MPs in the Greek parliament debate whether to pass an unpopular austerity bill demanded in return for a 130bn euro bailout.
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Listeners share what they would do if Congress were to pass legislation to make home refinancing easier -- putting more money in homeowners' pockets.
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Sunday the Greek parliament votes on whether or not to accept another round of deep cuts.
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ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek lawmakers looked set to endorse a new and deeply unpopular austerity deal on Sunday to secure a multi-billion-euro bailout and avert what Prime Minister Lucas Papademos warned would be "economic chaos."
AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Sporadic rocket and gunfire broke a respite in Syrian government attacks on opposition-held districts of Homs city on Sunday as Arab League officials in Cairo discussed ways to halt the crackdown and shift President Bashar al-Assad from power.
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Global airlines called on Sunday for a U.N.-brokered deal to prevent a row over aviation emissions between China and the European Union spilling into a damaging trade war.
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A radical group of Cincinnati artists is making a point that's soft and cozy while adding warmth and color to a tight-knit community.As WNKU's Cheri Lawson reports "yarn bombing" is an international movement that's warming up the Queen City.
On this Earth Day the Cincinnati Zoo is becoming a national leader in the promotion of clean energy.WNKU's Cheri Lawson reports the zoo is now home to the country's largest urban solar array, accessible to the public.
How far will a state go to improve the economy and attract jobs? In Northern Kentucky there are plans for a religious theme park featuring a life-sized replica of Noah's Ark. WNKU's Cheri Lawson reports the project has the support of the governor who expects it to bring a flood of jobs and attract multitudes of visitors.
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