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Water Crisis on the Nile; The Cardboard Cathedral; The Surprising Life of Death Valley

May 15, 2012

Could a water crisis curtail the revolution’s promise for a better, brighter Egypt? Water, not politics, might be the key to Egypt’s survival.

Then, is a church the stone, steel and, wood of its construction? Or is is something more? The people of Christchurch, New Zealand, are about to find out as they embark on replacing their famous cathedral with an architectural marvel made out of cardboard. Also, World Reporttakes on the heat and isolation of Death Valley and discovers an idiosyncratic vitality.

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In Their Sights: The Kill-Capture Policy in Afghanistan; Post Offices: Rural, Rustic, Relics?

May 8, 2012

Under constant threat from Taliban and al Qaeda insurgents, coalition forces in Afghanistan are using a controversial shoot first, ask questions later policy. Could this tactic endanger soon-to-start peace talks with the Taliban?

Then, World Report goes on a road trip with post office aficionado Evan Kalish, who visits thousands of out-of-the-way post offices around the country. Kalish is on a one-man mission to save every post office he can from closing, even if Congress has other ideas.

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Burma: Democracy on the Edge; The Resurrection of Christchurch

May 1, 2012

Burma just held elections for parliament, the latest sign the once-closed, military-ruled country is moving toward democracy and freedom. Even so, citizens worry the dark past could return. Then, ten thousand people have fled Christchurch, New Zealand, after a series of non-stop earthquakes, including two massive ones, destroyed much of the city. Residents who stayed are rebuilding Christchurch into a quirky new place to live.

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Premiere Tue, May 22nd 9:00 PM

HDNet World Report - Christian Persecution in the Middle East; Maverick: Eat, Pray, Give; Four-Legged Library: Books by Burro
The Arab Spring brought dreams of reform and democracy to many countries in the Middle East. But it also saw a backlash against Christian minorities. One Christian's quest to help his fellow believers escape persecution. Then, one master chef from India's highest caste has broken the rules and is feeding and housing people at the bottom of society. Finally, how do you teach poor peasant children in Colombia to read when they have no books or teachers? You bring the books to them-by burro.

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Wed, May 23rd 12:00 AM

HDNet World Report - Christian Persecution in the Middle East; Maverick: Eat, Pray, Give; Four-Legged Library: Books by Burro
The Arab Spring brought dreams of reform and democracy to many countries in the Middle East. But it also saw a backlash against Christian minorities. One Christian's quest to help his fellow believers escape persecution. Then, one master chef from India's highest caste has broken the rules and is feeding and housing people at the bottom of society. Finally, how do you teach poor peasant children in Colombia to read when they have no books or teachers? You bring the books to them-by burro.

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Sat, May 26th 11:00 AM

HDNet World Report - Christian Persecution in the Middle East; Maverick: Eat, Pray, Give; Four-Legged Library: Books by Burro
The Arab Spring brought dreams of reform and democracy to many countries in the Middle East. But it also saw a backlash against Christian minorities. One Christian's quest to help his fellow believers escape persecution. Then, one master chef from India's highest caste has broken the rules and is feeding and housing people at the bottom of society. Finally, how do you teach poor peasant children in Colombia to read when they have no books or teachers? You bring the books to them-by burro.

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