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PRI's The World - December 2, 2008
Today on The World: India hands Pakistan a list of suspects, as the investigation into the Mumbai attacks continues; parts of China face desert conditions after years of cutting down forests and overusing water resources; and Haiti's capital takes in the music of a man known as "the walking jukebox."

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PRI's The World - December 1, 2008
Today on The World: President-elect Obama announces top members of his national security team; President Bush marks World AIDS Day at the White House; and we follow the journey of US-sponsored AIDS drugs to patients in Africa.

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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?

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Rice arrives in India to ease tension with Pakistan

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday as part of intense U.S. efforts to ease tension between India and Pakistan that has surged over the Mumbai attacks.
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Rice arrives in India to cool tempers over Mumbai
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Thai court disbands ruling party



In the News for October 7, 2008

WOMR's weekly news program with host Hamilton Kahn.

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Ex-prosecutor says Guantanamo is "stain on America"
Chicago leases parking meters for $1.16 billion
Wounded Giants receiver Burress out for season
Rocket company sells discount rides to space
Former employee sues real estate mogul Kushner

Rice arrives in India to ease tension with Pakistan
Pirates free Yemeni cargo ship, no ransom paid
Rice arrives in India to cool tempers over Mumbai
Thai protesters lift airport siege, flights due in
North Korean teen defectors get capitalist education


Asian stocks rebound, but caution prevails

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks and oil recovered on Wednesday following recent sell-offs, but low-risk assets such as U.S. Treasuries also retained their luster, highlighting investor caution about the weakening global economy.
EDF bids for 50 pct of Constellation nuclear assets
Goldman mulling Internet banking operation: report



Police confident Hudson family murders solved
Polanski seeks dismissal of decades-old sex charge
"Rachel" among top Spirit picks
Cinematheque honors Samuel L. Jackson





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.
Violence Should Not Be The Norm for Children
Commentary: Computer Checkers


 


Story: "Along the Frontage Road"

WOMR's Mort Inger reads short stories by known and not-so-known authors. Every other Thursday 8:00-8:30pm This week: "Along the Frontage Road" by Michael Chabon

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World Headlines

Thai demonstrators leave airports

Thai anti-government protesters hand over Bangkok's main airports to the authorities after an eight-day blockade.

Republican wins key Senate race

US Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss wins re-election in Georgia, dashing the Democrats' hopes of a "super-majority".

US carmakers publish rescue plans

US carmakers General Motors, Ford and Chrysler present their new cost-cutting plans to Congress.



Last round of pleas from the Big 3
The Big Three automakers return to Congress this week to present improvements they'll make if they get bailouts. Kai Ryssdal asks industry analyst Eric Noble if smaller business models, green technology and executive pay cuts are enough.

New wave of delinquencies on the way
A new forecast sees delinquent mortgages nearly doubling by the end of next year. Homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages, in particular, are in danger of getting squeezed. Jeff Tyler reports.

Now Goldman Sachs could post loss
Goldman Sachs seems to have avoided the financial crises of its Wall Street rivals so far, but it's expected to post its first quarterly loss in almost a decade. Alisa Roth reports.