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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.

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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.

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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.

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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to resign in surprise move

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's vice presidential candidate in 2008, said on Friday she will resign this month, an unexpected move that could signal a run for higher office.
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Putin rejects Obama criticism before meeting
Medici lawyer says Kohn didn't get Madoff payments
OAS chief tells Honduras to bring back Zelaya
U.S. drone kills 10 in Pakistan, copter crash kills 26
Iranian cleric says UK embassy staff face trial



Ovarian Cancer Hotline to train volunteers this week

Share, an ovarian cancer support group, has received a grant from New York State to expand and continue a volunteer-staffed hotline




U.S. parents think twice about sending kids to camp
Medici lawyer says Kohn didn't get Madoff payments
Los Angeles officials brace for Jackson memorial
Hope for California budget deal as IOUs planned
Los Angeles officials brace for Michael Jackson memorial

Iranian cleric says UK embassy staff face trial
OAS chief tells Honduras to bring back Zelaya
U.S. drone kills 10 in Pakistan, copter crash kills 26
British troops expand major Afghan operation
U.S. sounds out Arabs on Israel gestures: diplomats


Medici lawyer says Kohn didn't get Madoff payments

NEW YORK/VIENNA (Reuters) - Austrian fund manager Sonja Kohn did not receive any kickbacks from Bernard Madoff to steer Bank Medici customer funds to the swindler's investment business, a Medici lawyer said on Friday.
Teck to sell 17 percent stake to China for C$1.74 billion
Stanford clients sue insurance broker Willis Group



Los Angeles officials brace for Jackson memorial
Potter is back: box office big bucks assured
Prince booked to return to Montreux jazz festival
Alice in Chains reunion "Gives Way" to album, tour





Commentary: Sticking Around in Fort Worth

Census estimates released last month ranked Fort Worth in 2008 the tenth fastest growing city among those in the U.S. with at least 100,000 people. Cowtown added more than 24,000 people last year. But commentator Elizabeth Lunday has an idea why so many either never leave or don't stay away for long.
Commentary: Liberty
Commentary: Media Coverage of Michael Jackson's Death


 


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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World Headlines

African Union in rift with court

The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its war-crimes charges against Sudan's leader.

Alaska Governor Palin to resign

Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.

Jackson tickets via internet draw

Tickets for a memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles will be made available via the internet, organisers reveal.



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.