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Last updated 4:47PM ET
December 2, 2008
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Nato 'to resume ties with Russia'
Nato agrees to a "graduated re-engagement" with Moscow,four months after talks were frozen over Russia's war with Georgia.
US 'warned India' about Mumbai
The US warned India about a possible threat before last week's Mumbai attacks, US media reports say.
World 'must counter asteroid threat'
A leading UN scientist says countries must work together to tackle the threat of asteroids colliding with the Earth.
 
Black Friday not looking so black
Retail experts are predicting the weakest holiday shopping season in decades, and consumers' spending on Black Friday isn't changing that view. Today, retail stocks were down. Janet Babin reports.
A big day ahead for the Big 3
On Tuesday, the Big Three automakers are expected to present their bailout proposal to Congress. But in the face of sobering November sales figures, can they keep a united front? Alisa Roth reports.
CNN makes a play on AP's turf
CNN is launching its own news wire service to compete with the long-established Associated Press. It's been in a beta trial run for a month. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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PRI's The World - November 28, 2008
Today on The World: The latest on the attacks in Mumbai; Why some Americans are job-hunting in Dubai; And is anti-Semitism on the rise in Spain?
PRI's The World - November 27, 2008
Today on The World: The latest on the still chaotic scene in Mumbai, India, after yesterday's attacks in the city; Also, a conversation about how the attacks could affect India and it's image abroad; Plus, why American corn may be too popular in Southern Africa.
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Detroit bailout plans make their way to Congress
DETROIT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Distressed U.S. automakers began submitting plans to Congress on Tuesday as they tried to show that they have a viable future and deserve federal aid, while new reports showed that vehicle sales continued their freefall in November.
Georgia votes in key Senate run-off election
DULUTH, Georgia (Reuters) - The U.S. state of Georgia votes in a run-off election for U.S. Senate on Tuesday that will help decide whether Democrats gain a big enough majority in the chamber to ram through legislation virtually at will.
Rice flies to India to ease tension with Pakistan
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was flying to New Delhi on Tuesday to try to ease tension between India and Pakistan that has surged over the Mumbai attacks and put at risk U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the region.
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GM asks for $18 billion in government aid to survive
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Commentary: Teaching In My Dreams
If you haven't said it, you've certainly heard the complaint about Texas schools: "Too much teaching to the (TAKS) test." Commentator Tom Dodge shares your frustration.
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