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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.
PRI's The World - November 19, 2009 Today on The World: Afghan president Hamid Karzai is inaugurated for a second term today; Also, traffic accidents become a public health crisis in Ghana; And Egyptians bemoan the latest blow to their national pride... the loss of a World Cup qualifying match.
PRI's The World - November 18, 2009 Today on The World: A veto sparks concerns about Iraq's upcoming national elections; Also, a new survey highlights that poverty is the main concern of ordinary Afghans; And,we look at how Obama's visit has resonated in China.
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New fossils reveal a world full of crocodiles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New fossils unearthed in what is now the Sahara desert reveal a once-swampy world divided up among a half-dozen species of unusual and perhaps intelligent crocodiles, researchers reported on Thursday.
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US Senate set for healthcare test The US Senate begins a session on healthcare reform, as it prepares to vote on whether to proceed with debate on the bill.
Knox prosecutors seek life term Italian prosecutors seek a life sentence for US student Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend over an alleged sexual murder.
Archbishop and Pope make progress The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope agree to seek closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans.
New asset bubbles may be growing There's growing concern that the world's central banks are flooding financial institutions with too much cash, setting the stage for another asset-bubble burst. Do banks just need to put on the brakes? Bob Moon reports.
Bill would allow Congress to audit Fed A House committee has approved a bill sponsored by Republican Ron Paul to expand congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve. Steve Henn reports.
Change in cancer-screening guidelines New recommendations have been issued for when you should get breast cancer mammograms and cervical-cancer screenings. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports some doctors believe patients need to change their mindsets.
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Obama asks for patience on economy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Americans to show patience over the economy and argued that his just-concluded Asia trip was critical for U.S. exports, countering criticism he had returned empty-handed.
Prosecutor seeks life for Knox in Italy murder trial
PERUGIA, Italy (Reuters) - An Italian prosecutor asked for a life sentence on Saturday for American university student Amanda Knox and Italian Raffaele Sollecito in the murder trial of Briton Meredith Kercher.
NATO takes command of Afghan army, police training
KABUL (Reuters) - NATO took command of the training of the Afghan army and police on Saturday to consolidate efforts on building an effective security force, a vital precondition for the withdrawal of foreign troops.
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Alabama
Panel OKs Kallon For Ala. Federal Judgeship
Birmingham lawyer Abdul Kallon has moved a step closer to replacing Alabama's first black federal judge.
Judge Asked To Block Sale Of Ala. Hospital
Tuscaloosa city officials have asked a Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court for a preliminary injunction to stop the state from dismantling or moving Bryce Hospital until the city's lawsuit is heard.
Jesse Jackson Criticizes Artur Davis, Then Backs Off
The Rev. Jesse Jackson is no longer being critical of Rep. Artur Davis of Birmingham for voting against a health care overhaul bill in the House.
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