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Christian Science Monitor | World

New Moon opening night: In Israel, it's hard to find much on the film at all.
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500
New Moon opening night is in two weeks in Israel. But signs of a fan base for supernatural tales are few.
New Moon opening night: South Africa teen says 'it has it all'
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500
New Moon opening night strikes on Nov. 27 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Eighth-grader Rea will be there with 20 of her closest friends.
Honduras interim leader may step down. Will that help President Zelaya?
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500
Honduras interim leader announced Thursday he intends to leave the presidency for about a week. But ousted President Zelaya is no closer to getting back in.

NPR Topics: World

Museum: Galileo's Fingers, Tooth Found
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:00 -0500
Two fingers and a tooth removed from Galileo Galilei's corpse in a Florentine basilica in the 18th century and given up for lost have been found again, a Florence museum said Friday.
Marines Reflect On Duty, Death In Afghanistan
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:00 -0500
When the Marines of "America's Battalion" first arrived in Afghanistan, they were eager to get into the fight against the Taliban. Now, as they wrap up their seven-month deployment — and after the loss of a dozen comrades — they see warfare in a different light.
Obscured By War, Water Crisis Looms In Yemen
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:00 -0500
News from Yemen has been dominated recently by an escalating rebellion along the border with Saudi Arabia. But the country has been making news for decades because of its severe overuse of a rapidly disappearing water supply, the result of natural and political causes.

NYT > World

U.S. Fears Iraq Development Projects May Go to Waste
By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:20 -0000
After spending $53 billion for relief and reconstruction in Iraq since 2003, the U.S. is concerned that Iraqis won’t be able to maintain the facilities once the Americans have left.
Gates Says U.S. Could Withhold Aid if Afghanistan Cannot Curb Corruption
By ELISABETH BUMILLER Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:50:44 -0000
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’s statement echoed Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s recent warning to President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan.
In Draft Resolution, United Nations Rebukes Iran for Rights Violations Since Election
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:07:20 -0000
A measure, which is almost certain to pass in the General Assembly, denounces a rise in violence, torture and limits to free speech.

World business news - CNNMoney.com

JPMorgan takes control of Cazenove
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:29:38 -0500
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Gold climbs to record high
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:18:28 -0500
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Dollar gains ground
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:22 -0500
The dollar rose for a second straight session Friday as investors cut exposure to risky assets and high-yield currencies ahead of a holiday-shortened week in the United States.

FRONTLINE/World - Reports | PBS

Uganda: Out of the Wild
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500
Uganda's "Impenetrable Forest" -- home to the world's largest population of Mountain Gorillas, is also a hotbed for a number of deadly diseases that cross the species barrier from animals to humans. Our story investigates how a new idea in public health called "One Health" is emerging to help combat threats like Ebola, Marburg virus, and TB.
Brazil: The Money Tree
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500
In the new economy created by global warming, forests are becoming a valuable commodity. Promising not to cut them down is one of the most popular ways companies would like to offset emissions. Mark Schapiro follows the trail of one of those offset projects deep into Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
Covering Conflict Zones: A Media Symposium
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0500
This fall, FRONTLINE/World gathered a small panel of journalists and media representatives in New York to share experiences and discuss the challenges of covering conflict zones and repressive regimes. Watch highlights from the discussion and join the conversation online.

 

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CIA World Factbook - U.S. government profiles of countries and territories around the world. Information on geography, people, government, transportation, economy, communications, military, and transnational issues.

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GlobalTower.com - Links to news, business, and travel information, for western hemisphere countries.
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Island Directory - Basic environmental and geographic information on the significant islands of the world.

Munisource - A world-wide directory of municipal, town and city web sites, and a resource for elected and municipal officials. The site hosts a chat facility and a bulletin board (web forum). Tenders, policies, bylaws and job postings can be listed here.
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Nations Online - Comprehensive portal to sites in various countries throughout the world.
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Webteka - Directory of countries with flags, basic information and links to country directories and government sites.
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World Information - Key facts, indicators, country profiles, news, weather, currencies and comments on every country and territory.
Meta Description: [ Reliable, relevant business, political and economic information on all the world's 228 countries and territories. The information provided on worldldinformation.com is divided into 10 easy to use categories. Information available for all countries: Business Directory, Visitors Guide, Country Prof... ]

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