PRI's The World: 10/09/2013 (Mauritania, Argentina, China)

The World

Wednesday on The World: A charity steps in to help military families whose death benefits have been held up by the federal government shutdown. Also, how the concept of "saving face," a key part of many cultures in Asia, could help end the paralysis in Washington. Plus, the teenage vote in Argentina - now 16- and 17-year-olds can vote there.

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