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PRI's The World - November 19, 2008
Today on The World: The challenges ahead for the nation's next Attorney General; Zimbabwe's water system breaks down, exposing the country's people to dirty water and diseases; and Tibetan exiles gather to decide the next step in their struggle with China.

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PRI's The World - November 18, 2008
Today on The World: Somali pirates are still holding a Saudi oil tanker; Tourists experience what it's like to illegally cross the US-Mexican border; And a US businessman turns his love of Russian icons into a world-class museum.

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PRI's The World - November 17, 2008
Today on The World: What do America's auto industry woes mean for foreign car makers? Also, an Iraqi cleric pushes to reject plans to keep US troops in Iraq; and exiled Tibetans meet to decide the future of their movement.

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Global stocks hit 5-1/2 year lows


HONG KONG (Reuters) - A 6 percent fall in Asia pushed world stocks to their lowest in 5- years on Thursday, while oil fell below $53 and safe havens such as the yen gained on fears the global recession and a financial crisis will get uglier.
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Global stocks hit 5-1/2 year lows

HONG KONG (Reuters) - A 6 percent fall in Asia pushed world stocks to their lowest in 5- years on Thursday, while oil fell below $53 and safe havens such as the yen gained on fears the global recession and a financial crisis will get uglier.
Financials need at least $1 trillion: analyst
GM and Toyota to cut Thai output amid weak sales



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Commentary: Bush and Immigration Reform

The Bush administration will soon leave office on a less than positive note. But commentator Fernando Dubove believes it's still possible for the President to leave on somewhat of a high note.
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Russia, Georgia start talks seen lasting years

GENEVA (Reuters) - Russia and Georgia started talks on Wednesday to resolve tensions over breakaway regions that led to a war in August, and one senior official predicted negotiations could take years.

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World Headlines

Asia markets follow US share drop

Asian markets plummet after New York's main share index slumps to its lowest level in five years, amid recession fears.

Officials blamed for Brazil crash

Ten Brazilian government and airline officials are blamed for the country's worst air crash, in an official report.

Fatal blast hits Bangkok protest

An explosion at the site of an anti-government demonstration in Bangkok kills one protester and wounds more than 20.



Price drops raise deflation worries
Consumer prices fell 1% last month, the most on record. It's good news for consumers looking to save a little on purchases, but as Steve Henn reports, deflation means we could be heading into even worse economic times.

Deflation can lead to a scary scenario
Falling consumer prices might sound good for now, but deflation can turn dangerous fast. Jeremy Hobson reports.

FDA China branch to monitor food
The Food and Drug Administration's first office in China will make it easier for inspectors to check food for export. Scott Tong reports.