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PRI's "The World" brings one-of-a-kind international stories home to America. Each weekday, host Lisa Mullins guides listeners through major issues and stories, linking global events directly to the American agenda.
"The World's" coverage is provided by a global network of international journalists. The program also has access to the 250 BBC correspondents located around the world. Unique in public radio, this network works in concert with the program's multinational team of producers and editors, and brings an exceptional depth of understanding and freshness of perspective to the program content.
The result is an award-winning hour of breaking news, in-depth features, hard-hitting commentaries and thought-provoking interviews found nowhere else in U.S. news coverage. PRI's "The World" — international news for an American audience.
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Monday, May 21, 2012 1:30pmToday on the World: We begin our series on social class: how it's shaped societies around the world, and how it's changing today. Also, Egypt's presidential election -- and how the Islamist candidates are presenting themselves. And finally, new, 'happy' music from South Africa's Hugh Masakela.
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Friday, May 18, 2012 1:30pmToday on the World: Economic woes in Europe to top the agenda this weekend at the G8 summit at Camp David. Also, one Russian businessman becomes an overnight billionaire thanks to Facebook. Plus, one Scottish band tries to make Gaelic hip and sexy.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:30pmToday on the World: The war crimes trial of Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic is suddenly on hold. Also, a US Army captain who reached out to Afghan insurgents, even after they had killed some of his men. Plus, retro Bollywood music, by way of Australia.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1:30pmToday on the World: Correspondent Laura Lynch visits the besieged Syrian city of Douma. Also, former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic goes on trial for crimes against humanity. And an Iranian hip hop artist is the target of a fatwa.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 1:30pmToday on the World: UN observers in Syria find themselves dangerously close to violence. Also, why some candidates want to pay higher taxes. And behind the scenes of the greatest operatic challenge.