The World

Blame in Greece over fire tragedy

<div>Three days of official mourning have ended in Greece and now accusations are flying over who's to blame for a fire that struck the town of Mati on Monday, trapping and killing dozens. Host Marco Werman speaks with journalist Yiannis Papadopoulos.</div>

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It's not just summer anymore

<div>Wildfires have been raging this week in Sweden — a place not known for its hot and dry conditions. Host Marco Werman speaks with Martin Hedberg, a former military and TV meteorologist in Sweden and a private consultant and speaker on weather and climate.</div>

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Two farmers, two countries, one hot summer

<div>Extremely hot and dry weather is causing similar problems for farmers in different parts of the northern hemisphere. We hear from farmers Matthew Grindal in the Midlands region of England, and Megz Reynolds in Saskatchewan, Canada.</div>

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Google honors Soviet-era chess champ

<div>Friday’s Google Doodle honors the 114th birthday of Soviet-era chess champion Lyudmila Rudneko. She was a three-time Women's World Chess Champion and encouraged women to play the game. Marco Werman speaks to Susan Polgar, a chess grandmaster.</div>

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Anti-Islam in schools

<div>A group of parents are suing the San Diego school district to stop any communication with the Council on American Islamic Relations about an anti-bullying program.</div>

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Pakistan elections outcome disputed

<div>Pakistan held national elections on Wednesday. And the outcome is still being debated in the country that's been a key US ally in the region. Host Marco Werman speaks with the BBC's Secunder Kermani in Islamabad.</div>

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Challenging sexist sumo

<div>One of Japan's few female mayors, a Harvard educated lawyer, is leading the charge against the wildly popular and quasi-governmental Sumo Association, which prevents women from entering the wrestling ring. As mayor, Naomi Koshi is supposed to greet the thousands of fans coming to her town for a major match from inside the wrestling ring, but as a woman she is prohibited from doing so and is boycotting the event and leading a growing feminism movement.</div>

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The Silverbacks

<p>The Japanese funk band Osaka Monourail teams up with British soul singer Shirley Davis and together they are called The Silverbacks. The group does old school funk and soul very, very well and they are out with their second album. Host Marco Werman gives us a taste.</p>