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PRI's The World - November 24, 2009 Today on The World: Afghanistan's security forces and whether they'll be ready to deal with extremist violence when US troops eventually leave; Also, presidential elections are about to take place in Honduras -- even though the country has yet to solve its ongoing presidential crisis; Plus a cover band from Istanbul reinvents Western pop classics -- with a Turkish twist.

PRI's The World - November 23, 2009 Today on The World: We begin a series about India's Muslims, with a look at why very few in that community have been radicalized; Also, from under the sea, we hear about tentacled, transparent sea cucumbers... and tubeworms that feed on oil; Plus, slow food in Lebanon.

PRI's The World - November 20, 2009 Today on The World What if the US loses in Afghanistan? Also, a visit to one of many rural town in Mexico caught in the crossfire of that country's drug war; And how India's power companies are battling widespread electricity theft.

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Iran says needs guarantees to send uranium abroad TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran could consider sending its low-enriched uranium abroad, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, apparently softening its opposition to a U.N. plan aimed at keeping a check on its nuclear ambitions.

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Pakistan charges seven over Mumbai A court in Pakistan charges seven people over last year's attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai which killed more than 170.

UN-DR Congo rebel fight 'failing' UN-backed forces are failing to stop Rwandan-Hutu rebels in eastern DR Congo, a report seen by the BBC reveals.

Row over Michelle Obama image Google apologises over a racially offensive image of Michelle Obama that appears when users search for the US first lady.

Homeowners seek mortgage help A new report says one in four U.S. homeowners is underwater, owing more on their mortgage than their house is worth. Jeremy Hobson reports on the future of the housing market.

Cost of more U.S. troops in Afghanistan President Obama will soon announce new plans for expanding U.S. efforts in the Afghanistan war. Steve Henn reports on how high the tab might go.

Details hazy on marijuana dispensaries Amid political pressure to control L.A.'s thriving pot shops, the city council is taking a close look at medical marijuana. Bob Moon reports.

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani security agencies have detained a former army officer for possible links with two men arrested in Chicago on terrorism charges, an army spokesman said on Wednesday.

Eleven more bodies found at Philippine massacre site

AMPATUAN, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine security forces found 11 more bodies Wednesday at the site of an election-related massacre in the south of the country, taking the toll to 57 dead, officials said.

India on the vigil but remains vulnerable to attacks

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The paramilitary troops outside the Trident and Taj Mahal hotels suggest a higher level of security a year after militants laid siege to Mumbai, but it may all be a mirage as the country still remains very vulnerable.