Soccer: A Surprising Player In Egypt's Unrest
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The Two-Way
From Timbuktu, Reports That Most Manuscripts Were Saved
January 30, 2013 It now appears that most ancient manuscripts at a library in Mali survived an attempt by Islamic radicals to destroy them. Local residents apparently removed them earlier, according to reports from Timbuktu.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Interviews
Interview With Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton
January 29, 2013 Full transcript of NPR's Michele Kelemen's interview with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The Two-Way
Ancient Manuscripts In Timbuktu Reduced To Ashes
January 29, 2013 A famed library and research center held books and manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. Residents say Islamist radicals torched them before fleeing the town.
World
From Here To Timbuktu: Myth And Reality At The World's Edge
January 29, 2013 When people refer to the ends of the earth, they invariably mention Timbuktu. The fabled West African city on the cusp of the Sahara has a mystique that has lasted for centuries, fueled by a history shrouded in mystery, wealth and intrigue.
Tunisia's Salafis: 'A Danger' Or Preachers Of God's Law?
January 29, 2013 Critics call the country's Salafis a threat to the ideals of economic prosperity, civil liberties and gender equality. The Salafis insist that only their rigid interpretation of Islamic law can govern Muslims. Their stand puts Tunisia's moderate Islamist leaders in a difficult position.
