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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.
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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.
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.
North Korea 'tests two missiles'
North Korea reportedly tests two short-range missiles as concern mounts in the region that a long-range test could be days away.
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.
 
Small spike in IPOs signals optimism
The flow of initial public offerings slowed to a crawl during the first half 2009, but the number of IPOs has taken off recently. Could this spell success for start-ups in the months ahead? Mitchell Hartman reports.
Telesur excels in Honduras coverage
As the coup in Honduras continues, few are seeing scenes from the turmoil due to heavy media censorship. Venezuelan news outlet Telesur is breaking through, but the coverage comes at a personal cost. Dan Grech explains.
Entrepreneurs are key to recovery
Paul Kedrosky, senior fellow at the Kauffman Foundation, argues that entrepreneurship is the key to getting us out of this economic mess. He talks with Tess Vigeland about the biggest obstacles facing new businesses.
WWNO Features
During WWII, there was a lot more than just shrimp boats off the Louisiana coast. Author CJ Christ talks with WWNO's Paul Maassen about his book "WWII in the Gulf of Mexico" in which he details German Uboat patrols of the coast of Louisiana.
Funeral plans are still pending for Michael Jackson, but New Orleans has already given its unique tribute. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more.
Richard Mccarthy Presents a taste of our region's Farmers Markets, today the Vietnamese Market in New Orleans East.
For hours and location for the Vietnamese farmers market and all of our region's markets, click here
WWNO News Reports
New Orleans is ranked on top of the Census Bureau's list of fastest-growing cities in the country. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more.
The University of New Orleans is lining up with jazz legend Irvin Mayfield to teach music to city school students. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more.
Funeral plans are still pending for Michael Jackson, but New Orleans has already given its unique tribute. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more.
WWNO Arts Features
Inside the Arts with WWNO - The latest production by the Shakespeare Festival at Tulane debuts this week - The Comedy of Errors
WWNO's Paul Maassen spoke with some members of the cast.
Shakespeare Festival at Tulane 
African and Caribbean dance and drumming come alive as the New Orleans Dance Festival offers an exploration of dance roots and cultural traditions in two weeks of workshops, seminars and dance instruction at Tulane University.
For two decades - Bruce Raeburn has delved deeply into the history of New Orleans music as curator of Tulane's Hogan Jazz Archive. Now he's published a new book that is an important addition to the scholarship on the place of New Orleans in the history of jazz. WWNO's Fred Kasten has more:
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