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PRI's The World - July 3, 2009
Today on The World: US troops make their way through southern Afghanistan on day two of a major military operation aimed at clearing out the Taliban and winning over locals; an anti-gay backlash in Senegal,and the government is leading the way; and a bride and groom separated by visa problems and thousands of miles go ahead with wedding day plans, thanks to the internet.

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PRI's The World - July 2, 2009
Today on The World: Pakistan seals its border against Taliban fleeing a major US offensive in Afghanistan, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev says he's ready to begin a new relationship with the US, and Amsterdam's big plans for a green future.

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PRI's The World - July 1, 2009
Today on The World: China steps back from requiring computer makers to install Internet filtering software on every new computer; the debate heats up in Europe over the benefits, real or imagined, of increased biofuel production; and an Islamic take on the evolution vs creationism debate.

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Obama agrees arms cuts, Afghan transit with Russia

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama and Kremlin leader Dmitry Medvedev agreed a target for cuts in nuclear arms and a deal to let U.S. troops fly across Russia at the start of a trip intended to mend strained ties.
Also:
McNamara dies, career haunted by Vietnam war
Congress back to wrestle with healthcare reform
Xinjiang riot toll hits 156 as unrest spreads
Seven U.S. troops killed as Afghan violence flares
Bail set at $750,000 for ex-Goldman programer



Protestors clash over morality proclamation

A state lawmaker is asking people to go online and sign a petition, which blames homosexuality on the nation's current economic crisis. The launching of the proclamation led to a clash of cultures at the state capitol on Thursday. KOSU Capitol Bureau Chief Michael Cross reports.

Sullivan returns to D.C. after rehab stint
4-alarm fire damages former OKC elementary school
Tribal casinos boost Oklahoma revenue
Proton therapy center to open in Oklahoma City



Congress back to wrestle with healthcare reform
McNamara dies, career haunted by Vietnam war
Michael Jackson executors given control of singer's estate
U.S. stem cell research rules ease some restrictions
Bail set at $750,000 for ex-Goldman programer

Xinjiang riot toll hits 156 as unrest spreads
Obama agrees arms cuts, Afghan transit with Russia
Iraq insurgents proud to be on U.S. terror list
Khamenei warns West not to interfere in Iran
Vote leaves Mexico reforms in opposition's hands


Move into defensives helps lift Dow and S&P

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow industrials rose and the S&P 500 rebounded in late trading on Monday as investors' concerns about the strength of an economic recovery triggered a move into defensive stocks.
U.S. services decline slows, but jobs still languish
Bail set at $750,000 for ex-Goldman programer



Michael Jackson executors given control of singer's estate
Romance rocks wizard world in new Potter movie
Chinese pen "instant" Michael Jackson biography
Tokyo premiere launches return of "Harry Potter"





Commentary: Mourning A Departed idol

The death last week of singer Michael Jackson brought a worldwide flood of grief and tributes. Commentator Chris Tucker has these thoughts on mourning a departed idol.
Commentary: Sticking Around in Fort Worth
Commentary: Liberty


 


Wall Street stumbles on recovery caution, oil

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Monday as investors worried about the potential strength and timing of an economic recovery, sending oil prices and energy shares lower.

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US and Russia agree nuclear cuts

US President Barack Obama and Russia's Dmitry Medvedev reach a deal to cut back their stockpiles of nuclear weapons.

Scores killed in China protests

Clashes in China's restive region of Xinjiang leave at least 156 dead in some of the most serious violence in decades.

Ex-Pentagon chief McNamara dies

Former US defence chief Robert McNamara, an architect of the Vietnam war who later regretted the US role, dies at 93.



Small spike in IPOs signals optimism
The flow of initial public offerings slowed to a crawl during the first half 2009, but the number of IPOs has taken off recently. Could this spell success for start-ups in the months ahead? Mitchell Hartman reports.

Telesur excels in Honduras coverage
As the coup in Honduras continues, few are seeing scenes from the turmoil due to heavy media censorship. Venezuelan news outlet Telesur is breaking through, but the coverage comes at a personal cost. Dan Grech explains.

Entrepreneurs are key to recovery
Paul Kedrosky, senior fellow at the Kauffman Foundation, argues that entrepreneurship is the key to getting us out of this economic mess. He talks with Tess Vigeland about the biggest obstacles facing new businesses.





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