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November 25, 2009
November 25, 2009
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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.
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Atlantis leaves station as NASA eyes shuttles' end
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Space shuttle Atlantis left the International Space Station on Wednesday after a seven-day stay to deliver gear to keep the outpost operating after the shuttle program is retired next year.
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India marks Mumbai anniversary
Ceremonies are being held in India on the first anniversary of a series of devastating attacks on the city of Mumbai.
Obama climate summit visit hailed
President Obama's decision to attend UN climate talks in Copenhagen next month is welcomed by European leaders.
Website publishes '9/11 messages'
The Wikileaks site publishes what it says are 570,000 intercepted pager messages sent during the 9/11 attacks in the US.
The effects of Toyota's recall
Toyota is recalling 3.8 million vehicles in the U.S. to fix accelerator pedals. Jeremy Hobson reports on what that means for customers, dealers and the carmaker.
Dubai World seeks to delay debt repay
The government-owned company Dubai World is asking for more time to pay its debts. Stephen Beard reports.
Banking sector growth slows
Only three banks have opened in the third quarter this year, the fewest since World War II. Bill Hawkins, CEO of one of those banks, talks with Tess Vigeland about how hard it is to open up in this environment.
TOP STORIES
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will not be in Afghanistan eight years from now, the White House said on Wednesday, as President Barack Obama prepared to explain to Americans next week why he is expanding the war effort.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is paying a price for a recession that began before he took office, and fellow Democrats have started to balk at his legislative agenda and demand greater efforts to create jobs.
VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran's demand for changes to a nuclear fuel deal is unacceptable to the West because it could mean Tehran keeping enough enriched uranium for potential use in a nuclear bomb, the U.N. nuclear agency chief said on Wednesday.
OZARKS AT LARGE
The brothers and sisters at Little Portion Hermitage sustain themselves in part by selling pasture-raised poultry. Now monastery farmers seek to expand their cottage industry but face stiff opposition from certain neighbors.
Photo: Chicks are shipped to the hermitage via U.S. Postal Service (source: Monestaryfarm.com)
After water was discovered gushing through a historic hand cut limestone dam west of Eureka Springs, local officials took emergency measures and managed to locate the problem. Photo: A view of Black Bass Dam by Christopher Fischer
Beaver Lake, created by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, is a mere 50 years old. Still, as we learn from wildlife biologist Joe Neal, all kinds of unique birds are increasingly attracted to the impoundment. Photo: Common Loon/courtesy FWS
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