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Beirut clashes

Armed clashes erupt as the leader of Hezbollah accuses the Lebanese government of a "declaration of war".


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Into the Amazon

After ten days in the Amazon, Alex Gallafent headed back to Boston. Check out his videos and stand by for his radio reports soon to be heard on The World!

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Global Hit
Sa Dingding

The World's April Peavey has a profile of Chinese singer Sa Dingding. She's proud to represent China around the globe, even in the face of criticism over Tibet and human rights.


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Geo Quiz
Greenest tea

A good cup of tea could help you solve today's Geo Quiz. Not just any tea, though. Green tea.

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Technology
Malaria website

The World's Clark Boyd reports on a new effort to help combat malaria in Africa by using the Internet. The work of Africa-based malaria researchers is often hampered by a lack of funds.

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Podcasts
The World's Podcasts

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World Books
Beyond The Great Wall

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Naomi Duguid and Jeffrey Alford about their latest book, "Beyond The Great Wall", recipes and travels in the other China.

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Recipes, photos and maps from the book
 
The World in Words
 
The World in Words focuses on the languages we speak: how English is going global, and how other languages are pushing back.
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Tom Fenton's Journal
Israel at 60

Others may see Israel in terms of black of white, but to Tom Fenton it is a country in shades of grey, of nuances and riddles, more complex now then it was when he first knew it as a young reporter in 1966.


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What was that song?
 
Heard a melody on our broadcast and need to name that tune? Just click below to find a list of all the music featured in between our reports.
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