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PRI's The World - November 5, 2009
Today on The World: Swine flu hits one of the world's most isolated indigenous tribes, A new study out suggests most young Americans literally aren't fit enough for the military and the roots of Pakistan's battle with itself.
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Scientists halt brain disease with new gene therapy
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have managed to halt a rare and fatal brain disease with an experimental gene therapy technique using a deactivated version of the AIDS virus, a study published on Thursday showed.
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G20 vows to spur fragile growth
The recovery is too weak to end stimulus moves, G20 ministers say, as Britain suggests a transaction tax to fund bailouts.
Afghans die in 'Nato air strike'
Nato officials investigate whether the death of eight Afghans working with US troops was a "friendly-fire" incident.


Job losses keep going and going . . .
Pretty much any way you look at it, we're in the worst job market this country has seen in 26 years. The unemployment rate hit 10.2% in October, and silver linings are hard to find. Steve Henn reports.
Would Russian bonds be worth the risk?
A lot of people lost their shirts 11 years ago when Russia defaulted on its debt. So some eyebrows have been raised by the Russian finance minister's talk of issuing almost $18 billion in bonds next year. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
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Two members say they'll vote against, one is in favor, and one still hasn't decided.
WXXI Local Stories
Mayor Robert Duffy says asking for his staff's resignation is a "formality."
Business
There's hope for the former Delphi plant in Rochester. That's according to General Motors management.


