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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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North Korea missile tests defy UN
North Korea test-fires six short-range missiles in an apparent act of defiance on 4 July, American Independence Day.
Burma junta leader snubs UN chief
Burma's military ruler refuses to let visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
BT offers holidays for pay cuts
Phone giant BT offers staff the chance of long holidays in return for a big pay cut, in a bid to cut costs during the downturn.
 
Small spike in IPOs signals optimism
The flow of initial public offerings slowed to a crawl during the first half 2009, but the number of IPOs has taken off recently. Could this spell success for start-ups in the months ahead? Mitchell Hartman reports.
Telesur excels in Honduras coverage
As the coup in Honduras continues, few are seeing scenes from the turmoil due to heavy media censorship. Venezuelan news outlet Telesur is breaking through, but the coverage comes at a personal cost. Dan Grech explains.
Entrepreneurs are key to recovery
Paul Kedrosky, senior fellow at the Kauffman Foundation, argues that entrepreneurship is the key to getting us out of this economic mess. He talks with Tess Vigeland about the biggest obstacles facing new businesses.
WAMC New York News
The State Comptroller says he won't be signing off on paychecks to state Senators while the nearly month long gridlock continues, as Senators resigned themselves to spending the weekend in Albany, under orders by Governor Paterson. Meanwhile, state Senators adjourned special session No. 10, without acting on any legislation.
WAMC New England News
Officials at Baystate Medical Center say they've secured the financing needed to keep a major expansion project in Springfield on schedule.
North Country/Adirondacks News
Company manufacturers plastic packaging for the food industry.
Congressional Corner
Alan and Senator Sanders talk about how partisan politics is shaping the debate over reforming health care.
Education
With online enrollments expanding by 12.9 percent in 2008, institutions of higher learning are offering more courses over the internet.
American Indians in NYS
This special Roundtable series is funded by the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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