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Aug. 17, 2012

Syrian violence spills into Lebanon

Aug. 17, 2012
The conflict in Syria has spilled across the border into Lebanon. On Wednesday at least 30 Syrians inside Lebanon were abducted, with their captors calling for revenge for the kidnapping of a relative inside Syria. In Beirut, a group of Lebanese who support the Assad regime in Syria, smashed the windows of stores owned by Syrians. James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute, explains what’s at stake for Lebanon.

Court stops construction

Aug. 17, 2012
Earlier this week a federal court in Brazil ordered the suspension of construction on the Belo Monte dam project in the Amazon. The project, once completed, would have been the world’s third largest hydro-electric damn. The court stopped construction because it ruled that the local indigenous community hadn’t been properly consulted.

How the French discovered America

Aug. 17, 2012
Film noir seems to be the one film genre that has found a vibrant new audience 60-odd years after the films were made. Now selections from San Francisco’s Noir City Film Festival are being shown in Chicago. 

Graffiti show, Greek myths and Austria's comedy shepherds

Aug. 17, 2012
Friday has been designated “Free Pussy Riot Global Day.” Rallies will be taking place across the country in support of the Russian band Pussy Riot. A Moscow judge sentenced the band to two years in prison on hooliganism charges Friday. Igor Golubchik, the host of the Russian-language call-in show Vashe Radio, tells us how the local Russian community is reacting. Plus, global citizen Nari Safavi helps you plan your international weekend.