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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.

PRI's The World - June 30, 2009 Today on The World: American forces withdraw from Baghdad as Iraqi forces officially take control; a conversation about peace between Syria and Israel, one expert says the issues that divide them are not insurmountable; and why life as a musician is a little less of a struggle in France.

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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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Air France jet 'broke on impact' French investigators believe the Air France plane that crashed in the Atlantic broke up on contact with water, not in mid-air.

US urges Russian break from past President Obama warns Moscow ahead of a visit that "Cold War approaches" to relations with the US belong in the past.

Jackson's former wife 'undecided' The late Michael Jackson's ex-wife is undecided over whether to fight for custody of their two children, her lawyer says.

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.

SORKHDOZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. Marines stormed deep into Taliban territory in an Afghan valley on Thursday, marking the start of a major new effort by the Obama administration to regain the initiative in the war.

U.S. job losses spike in June, dampen recovery hopes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers cut far more jobs than expected last month and the unemployment rate hit a nearly 26-year high of 9.5 percent, underscoring the likelihood of a long and slow recovery from recession.

Vice President Biden visits Baghdad

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, on a previously unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to meet Iraqi leaders, U.S. military commanders and troops, said he was optimistic about Iraq's future but much work remained.