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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.
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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.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a 10-month freeze on some building in West Bank settlements on Wednesday, pleasing the United States but Palestinians said it was not enough to restart peace talks.
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.
Prairie Region News
Faced with potential climate change legislation, some power companies are looking to be more efficient.
North Dakota's state Treasurer is proposing a study of the future of the Veterans Post War Trust Fund.
A Danish diplomat says there are a lot of similarities between Denmark and North Dakota concerning sources of energy.
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