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Today on The World: A Chinese-born American geologist is sentenced to 8 years in prison in China; Also, how faith motivates both sides in the Jewish debate over settlements; Plus, the challenge of stamping out corruption within Afghanistan’s police force.

Tension between Turkey and Israel escalates

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President Obama is set to host an important visitor at the White House tomorrow. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Mister Obama at a delicate moment in US-Israeli ties. But first, Israel must tend to troubled relations with another of its friends. Turkey was once Israel’s closest Muslim ally. Now, the Turks are demanding that Israel apologize for its raid in May on aid ships bound for Gaza. Otherwise, the Turks warn they’ll cut all diplomatic ties Israel. We hear from the BBC’s Jonathan Head who is in Istanbul. (Photo: MOHAMMED ABED) Download MP3

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Q&A: Israeli deadly raid on aid flotilla

Jewish activists find inspiration in their faith

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Israel and the Palestinian Authority are talking to each other again, this time through American mediation. And one of the most contentious issues is still the settlements. When Jewish settlers move into Palestinian parts of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, they are often motivated by religious ideology. But among their political opponents inside Israel, are a minority of Jewish activists who also find inspiration in their faith. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Jerusalem. (Photo: Matthew Bell) Download MP3

Estonia’s wi-fi guru

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Starbucks began offering up a product for free. No, it isn’t a tall non-fat latte with an extra shot. It’s wireless Internet access. Now, for those of us who have been used to paying up to 10 bucks for an hour of wi-fi in public places, this sounds great. But free wi-fi is pretty much the norm in the small Baltic nation of Estonia. And Estonians have one man to thank for that. The World’s Clark Boyd reports from the Estonian capital Tallinn. (Veljo Haamer. Photo: Clark Boyd) Download MP3

Gipsy Kings

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The gypsy flamenco band “The Gipsy Kings” is touring North American cities for the next two weeks, and as The World’s Adeline Sire explains, the band’s added a unique song to its repertoire. Download MP3

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Shi’a cleric dies

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In Lebanon one of Shia Islam’s most influential clerics has died. Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah was 74 when he died in a Beirut hospital yesterday. The World’s Carol Zall has more.

Geologist sentenced in China

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A Chinese-born American geologist accused by the Chinese government of dealing in state secrets was sentenced to eight years in prison today. Xue Feng had been gathering data on the Chinese oil industry. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with University of Chicago geologist David Rowley, who’s been campaigning for Xue’s release.

Iraqi political stalemate

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Vice President Joe Biden was in Baghdad for the last three days, trying to help Iraqi politicians end months of political stalemate. No new government has been formed since elections in March. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Sahar Issa, an Iraqi reporter for McClatchy newspapers.

Corruption in Afghan ranks

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US strategy for defeating the insurgency in Afghanistan depends in large measure on reducing corruption among Afghan police forces. Ben Gilbert reports that corruption exists at a very high level.

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography quiz.

Being Anna Chapman

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The World’s Alex Collins reports that some British women are experiencing the downside of sharing a name with a suspected Russian spy.

Geo answer

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For today’s Geo Quiz, we were looking for the country where the national soccer team is known as The Super Eagles. The answer is Nigeria. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Alex Capstick in Cape Town, South Africa, about the controversy surrounding Nigeria’s president and his decision to ban the national team from competing, following a bad performance at the World Cup.

Inspired by the World Cup

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Today’s Geo Quiz is inspired by the World Cup. Soccer’s most prestigious tournament is at the semi-finals stage with Uruguay, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain still vying for the World Cup title…

Music Heard on Air for July 5, 2010

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Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For July 5, 2010. Artists featured are Mongo Santamaria, Kila, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, RJD2, Bassekou Kouyate, Ngoni ba, Habib Koite & Bamada.

World Books Review: Cruel Intentions

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In fiction, cruelty can be exploited for its shock valve or used to make a point. These two novels, “Beside the Sea” from France, “Rien Ne Va Plus” from Greece, illustrate both choices.