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PRI's The World - July 6, 2009 Today on The World: Russian views of the United States and President Obama, as the US president tries to re-start relations with Moscow. Also, more that a hundred people are killed after China cracks down against ethnic Uighur protesters; and on the Global Hit, the music band Hal and the Big 5: formed on the Internet by artists from all over and still evolving.

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.

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Wall Street stumbles on recovery caution, oil NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Monday as investors worried about the potential strength and timing of an economic recovery, sending oil prices and energy shares lower.

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Mass arrests over China violence Chinese police arrest 1,434 people over rioting in Xinjiang province, state media says, as protests spread to a second city.

UN condemns North Korean missiles The UN Security Council condemns North Korea's recent missile tests as a threat to international security.

Jacksons 'plan private ceremony' Michael Jackson's family is to hold a "private function" at a Los Angeles cemetery on Tuesday, the BBC learns.

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.

MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama meets Russia's most powerful politician, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, for the first time on Tuesday as part of a trip designed to improve relations between the world's top nuclear powers.

Ex-Goldman programmer out on bail in theft case

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former Goldman Sachs Group Inc computer programer accused of stealing secret trading codes from the financial firm has been released from federal custody after posting bail, authorities said on Monday.

As California struggles, Fitch cuts debt rating

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California suffered a new setback in its financial crisis on Monday when Fitch Ratings cut its rating on the state's general obligation debt to just two notches above junk status.