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PRI's The World - November 25, 2009 Today on The World: A conversation with security experts about what it would mean to finish the job in Afghanistan, Bollywood's version of Muslim life in India; and Italy's Rolling Stone Magazine gives Prime Minister Berlusconi "rock star status."

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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Top German soldier quits for Afghan raid Germany's top soldier resigns over a controversial Nato air strike in Afghanistan in which civilians were killed.

China unveils Copenhagen targets on emissions China says it will aim to reduce the so-called "carbon intensity" of its economy by 40- 45% by 2020, official media say.

Doing exercise 'no panacea' for heavy drinking Exercising may cure a hangover, but cannot undo the damage heavy drinking may cause, the UK government says.

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.

With less than a week before Atlanta voters decide who their next mayor will be, both campaigns' messages have taken a distinct turn. Negative campaigning by Mary Norwood, and shaky claims by Kasim Reed show just how close the race has become. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.

Holiday travel begins at ATL Airport

The day started smoothly to most passengers surprise. 1.7 million passengers will travel through the airport between now and Monday night.

Patrons of Gay Bar Sue City, APD for Federal Civil Rights Violations

Nineteen patrons and one employee of a Midtown Atlanta gay bar Tuesday filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Atlanta, the police department, and up to 45 officers involved in a Sept. raid of the Atlanta Eagle. WABE's Jim Burress reports.