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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.

PRI's The World - November 20, 2009 Today on The World What if the US loses in Afghanistan? Also, a visit to one of many rural town in Mexico caught in the crossfire of that country's drug war; And how India's power companies are battling widespread electricity theft.

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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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US pledges carbon emissions cuts President Obama will vow to cut US carbon emissions by 17% by 2020, when he attends the climate summit in Copenhagen.

Israeli PM seeks 10-month settlement pause Israel's PM seeks approval for a 10-month restriction in new settlement building in the West Bank, excluding East Jerusalem.

Swiss court grants director Polanski bail A Swiss court grants bail to film-maker Roman Polanski, held for the past two months over a 1977 US child sex case.

Homeowners seek mortgage help A new report says one in four U.S. homeowners is underwater, owing more on their mortgage than their house is worth. Jeremy Hobson reports on the future of the housing market.

Cost of more U.S. troops in Afghanistan President Obama will soon announce new plans for expanding U.S. efforts in the Afghanistan war. Steve Henn reports on how high the tab might go.

Details hazy on marijuana dispensaries Amid political pressure to control L.A.'s thriving pot shops, the city council is taking a close look at medical marijuana. Bob Moon reports.