PRI's The World - July 18, 2008 Today on The World: Senator Obama is going to the Middle East and Europe. Also, can Muslims extremists be reformed in a rehab center? And the horror movie 'The Fly' as an opera.....
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PRI's The World - July 17, 2008 Today on The World: Is the Bush Administration softening its stance on Iran? Also, what's in store for the United States in Afghanistan? And why a gay travel ad in London is upsetting people in South Carolina.
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PRI's The World - July 16, 2008 Today on The World: Why a top U.S. official will attend talks on Iran's nuclear activities; A doctor who's seeking savvy advertising to cut disease among children in the third world; and a new look at the trial of Saddam Hussein.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy needs months to recover from its slowdown, but the banking system remains sound despite a home mortgage crisis that could cause more problems, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said.
60 Year Anniversary of Berlin Air Lift
This year marks the 60th anniversary since US Aircraft took to the skies over Europe to supply the beleaguered city of Berlin in the face of a Soviet blockade.
Banks sound but economy to take time: Paulson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy needs months to recover from its slowdown, but the banking system remains sound despite a home mortgage crisis that could cause more problems, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said.
Breast-feeding triggers pulses of feel-good hormone
CHICAGO (Reuters) - When a baby breast-feeds, it triggers a flood of the hormone oxytocin that releases milk from the mammary gland and a feeling of love and trust in the mother that ensures the baby's needs are met.
World Headlines
Betancourt in plea to Farc rebels Ingrid Betancourt urges Colombia's Farc rebels to free all hostages, as peace marches take place around the world. Obama urges focus on Afghanistan US presidential hopeful Barack Obama says Afghanistan should be the focus of the "war on terror", on a visit to Kabul. German hostages freed in Turkey Three German climbers taken hostage by Kurdish armed rebel group the PKK have been freed, officials say.
IBM service contracts boost profit IBM, which had strong second-quarter earnings, is known as an indicator for the health of tech stocks. Then why did other tech giants fall flat? Janet Babin has the story.
Fannie and Freddie shares up again A rescue plan is in the works for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, but again today stock prices rose for both. And hoping to head off a government takeover, Freddie Mac is looking to sell $5.5 billion in stock. John Dimsdale sorts things out.
Will one style of Levi's 501 fly? San Francisco-based Levi's, which used to tailor its 501 jeans for varying body sizes, will market one standard cut and style around the world to cut costs. Nancy Marshall Genzer has more.
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