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PRI's The World brings one-of-a-kind international stories home to America.
 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, including 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 World is a collaboration between BBC, Public Radio International and WGBH in Boston, and is distributed by PRI.
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PRI's The World - May 23, 2012 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. This text will be replaced
PRI's The World - May 22, 2012 May 22, 2012 - Today on the World: The former Foreign Minister of Greece gives his take on his country's efforts to prevent defaulting on its Euro bailout. Also, our series "Beyond Class" continues to look at how the middle class sparked the revolutions in Egypt and Ukraine. Plus, why some Olympic torches have turned up for sale on eBay. This text will be replaced
PRI's The World - May 21, 2012 May 21, 2012 - Today 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. This text will be replaced
PRI's The World - May 18, 2012 May 18, 2012 - Today 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. This text will be replaced
PRI's The World - May 17, 2012 May 17, 2012 - Today 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. This text will be replaced
PRI's The World - May 16, 2012 May 16, 2012 - Today 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. This text will be replaced
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