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Just Washed Your Car? Try Speeding To Dry It

9:40am June 19, 2013

Police in Canada say a man was driving 112 MPH on a highway south of Black Diamond, Alberta. In court, the man explained that he had just washed his car, and was simply speeding in order to dry it off.

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London's 122 Leadenhall Street (nicknamed the "Cheese-Grater") is shown under construction on March 5. Once complete it will be London's second-tallest building. The recent construction of numerous skyscrapers has sparked concern that views of historic la

Change Is On The Horizon For London's Famous Skyline

6:32pm June 18, 2013

by Christopher Werth

The city of London boasts centuries of architectural history. But a building boom is threatening the city's traditionally low-rise aesthetic and the views of some of that history. Critics — including UNESCO — are very worried about London's changing skyline.

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Enrique Lima is a co-founder of Publish 88, a Mexican startup that develops software for publishing companies.

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Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth

6:18pm June 18, 2013

by Mónica Ortiz Uribe

In the past decade, Mexico's tech industry has flourished, growing three times faster than the global average. Most of that growth has been fueled by demand from the United States. But as Mexico's startups strive to make it in foreign markets, they say they need more engineers and ways to finance their growth.

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Thousands of students from around the world flock to courses near Bologna, in central Italy, at the headquarters of Carpigiani, the leading global manufacturer of gelato-making machines.

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Italian University Spreads The 'Gelato Gospel'

4:12pm June 18, 2013

by Sylvia Poggioli

Among the many culinary treats Italy has given the world is gelato, a frozen dessert with roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Gelato lovers from all over the world are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato-making. Here's a free lesson: Don't call it ice cream.

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A Look Ahead To The Future Of Afghanistan

2:07pm June 18, 2013

Twelve years after the war began, Afghanistan's president announced Tuesday that Afghan forces officially assumed control of security for the country. U.S. and NATO troops will remain until the 2014 deadline, but the Afghan military is now expected to fight without NATO support.

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Libyan presenters work at the studio of Radio Zone in Tripoli, Libya, in 2012. The radio station's owners hope to teach a new generation about democracy.

Libyan Radio Station Promotes Democracy, One Rap At A Time

1:52pm June 18, 2013

by Leila Fadel

The Arab Spring countries are still in the process of remaking themselves. Consider Libya, where militia fighters continue to roam the streets, yet a new private radio station does not hesitate to criticize the armed groups.

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European Aviation Firms Spotlighted At Paris Air Show

1:52pm June 18, 2013

by Eleanor Beardsley

The world's premier commercial and military aviation and space trade fair is underway. The Paris Air Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The competition between European and U.S. plane makers Airbus and Boeing is a staple of the show.

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When A Language Dies, What Happens To Culture?

1:49pm June 18, 2013

Nearly half of the 7,000 languages spoken in the world are expected to vanish in the next 100 years. One of them is Athabaskan, a language of the Siletz tribe in the Pacific Northwest. Bud Lane, vice chairman of Siletz tribal council, explains the importance of language diversity.

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Is Big Change Ahead In Iran? A Biography Of The President-Elect

8:56am June 18, 2013

Iranians elected Hasan Rowhani, a reformist-backed cleric, as president — a surprise to many who expected an ultraconservative candidate to win. Former NPR foreign correspondent Mike Shuster provides analysis, and responds to opinion pieces about what has changed after the election.

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Pakistan's New Government Faces Country Awash With Conflict

5:42am June 18, 2013

by Philip Reeves

A new government started work in Pakistan this month. It faces a country awash with conflict. To get a sense of how serious this is, NPR's Philip Reeves focused on a 48-hour period. He chose this past weekend.

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