World News Podcast - September 2, 2013

Syrian President Bashar-Al-Assad remains defiant and says a regional war could be brewing if the U.S. strikes Syria. President Obama met with two Republican senators in advance of his pursuit for congressional approval on military action in Syria. Among those anxious about the upcoming decision are the many Syrian Americans living in the country. The nuclear power plant in Fukushima is giving off increased radiation levels. Two people died at a music festival in New York City after overdosing on a popular designer drug. 65-year-old Diana Nyad became the first person ever to complete a swim from Cuba to Key West without a shark cage. And, safaris can be a dangerous trip when the animals get rowdy. This and more on the World News podcast.

Download or stream this episode of the World News podcast