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PRI's The World - May 24, 2013 How suicide bombings in Niger fit into the global fight against terrorism. Also, how Burmese students in New York feel about Myanmar's president visiting the US this week. Plus, fans of Japanese anime bring color and quirkiness to Boston.

PRI's The World - May 23, 2013 President Obama outlines his policy on drone attacks as part of his speech on counter terrorism. We'll hear reaction from a country that has been the site of many US drone strikes - Pakistan. And a conversation with best-selling Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about her novel.

PRI's The World - May 22, 2013 US drone strike policies and the case of a 16-year-old American killed by a strike in Yemen. Also, using pedal power to manage mega traffic in Brazil's largest city. And a music video from Chinese artist and dissident, Ai Weiwei.

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French army begins Mali withdrawal France begins the first major stage of its military withdrawal from Mali, four months after sending troops to push Islamist rebels out the north.

Pakistan bus fire kills 16 children At least 16 children and a teacher have been killed in a fire on their school bus in the eastern Pakistan of Gujrat, police say.

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