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Science
There's more CO2 in the atmosphere now than any point in almost a million years
PRI's The World
October 30, 2017
The World Meteorological Organization says atmospheric concentrations of CO2 surged to a new record level in 2016. That puts even greater pressure for countries to cut carbon pollution to avoid catastrophic climate change.
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Business, Economics and Jobs
Say hello to the most expensive diamond you will ever see
PRI's The World
November 13, 2013
The "Pink Star" took 20 months to cut. And there's nothing else like it in the history of the world.
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Global Politics
What will it take to prevent Putin from restarting the Cold War?
The Takeaway
April 18, 2014
There was something of a diplomatic bright spot on Thursday, when representatives of Ukraine, Russia, the EU and the US agreed on steps to take to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine. But the crisis is a long way from over and one expert says there's still a great deal of danger ahead.
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Conflict
Hopes rise for a nuclear deal with Iran
PRI's The World
February 23, 2015
The buzz from Geneva is that international talks there on Iran’s nuclear ambitions are approaching a deal. The deal could limit Iran’s nuclear capabilities for a decade or more, in exchange for an easing of sanctions.
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Business
Update: Tent-living UN intern 'comes clean,' planned stunt to publicize intern conditions
PRI's The World
August 13, 2015
Updated
David Hyde, an unpaid intern at the UN offices in Geneva, Switzerland found a creative way to bypass the city's high cost of living. Instead of renting, he pitched a tent on Lake Geneva.
Sports
Who gets the World Cup next?
The Takeaway
November 30, 2010
In about two days time, governing body FIFA will announce the next locale for the largest sporting event in the world. We're joined by the BBC's Alex Capstick from Geneva.
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Clinton, Gates discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions
October 13, 2009
Hillary Clinton and Robert Gates on how US and allies might persuade Iran that nuclear weapons would not be in their best interests.
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Global Politics
Talks with Iran fail, for the moment
PRI's The World
November 12, 2013
US Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Geneva over the weekend when a deal over Iran's nuclear program seemed imminent. But the negotiations came up short, leaving ordinary Iranians still struggling under international sanctions.
Science, Tech & Environment
Iran pursues nuclear ambitions, produces yellowcake uranium
The Takeaway
December 06, 2010
Joining us to discuss the future nuclear landscape and Iran's position in the world is Stephen Kinzer, author of 'Reset: Iran, Turkey and America's Future.'
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Retirement for deposed dictators: Where do they go?
Here and Now
April 25, 2011
When dictators are removed from power, many cannot escape international prosecution. Some are left with nowhere to run.