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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.

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.

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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Wall Street opens lower, hit by jobs data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks opened lower on Thursday after payrolls data showed more Americans than expected lost their jobs in June, dimming hopes that the economy may be heading out of recession quickly.

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Zelaya's jet blocked in Honduras Ousted President Zelaya of Honduras fails in a dramatic bid to fly home, after he is blocked from landing and violence erupts.

US set for tough Moscow summit President Barack Obama flies to Moscow for a US-Russia summit expected to focus on arms control issues.

Historic Bible pages put online About 800 pages of the earliest surviving Christian Bible have been pieced together and made available on the internet.

Toy industry tries to get the lead out U.S. and Chinese regulators are expected to adopt new standards to prevent products containing lead paint from entering the United States. But, as Amy Scott reports, with the holiday shopping season approaching, the toy industry is taking matters into its own hands.

An easy-to-read label is hard to find FDA officials are debating whether changes in food labels might help consumers make healthy choices. Helen Palmer reports there are plenty of ideas but not much consensus.

Troop cuts could mean contractor surge General David Petraeus told Congress today that he believes the United States can reduce its presence in Iraq to pre-surge levels by next summer. Steve Henn reports that American defense contractors see that as a business opportunity.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama left for Moscow on Sunday promising a far-reaching effort to "reset" U.S.-Russian relations that hit a post-Cold War low under the Bush administration.

Jackson fans await details of memorial

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Details of Michael Jackson's public memorial remained under wraps on Sunday as Los Angeles police braced for a huge crowd of fans expected to turn out and again warned those without tickets to stay away.

Biden: Israel has right to deal with nuclear Iran

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israel has a sovereign right to decide what is in its best interest in dealing with Iran's nuclear ambitions whether the United States agrees or not, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said in an interview on Sunday.