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Archive for June, 2011
Strikes Hit Britain
Tens of thousands of public sector workers walked off the job in a one day strike.
US Government Officials Talk With the Taliban
Representatives from the United States have reportedly met with members of the Taliban at least three times since past November.
BBC reporter Jailed in Tajikistan
Authorities have accused him of being part of an Islamic terrorist group.
What is Ailing Hugo Chavez?
The opposition candidates are positioning themselves for a possible power vacuum.
Bolivia’s Traditional Beauty Contest
Young women in La Paz show off their knowledge of traditional dances and indigenous languages.
The Era of Communism in China
The Communist Party turns 90 Friday, and the Communists have ruled China for 62 years.
China Tough on Human Rights Lawyers
Amnesty International has demanded that China stop what it calls the uncompromising repression of human rights lawyers.
Young Gay Immigrants in the US
When young gay immigrants come to the US, they are sometimes moved by the more tolerant climate to come out.
Return of the Whales
We are looking for a place where the Southern Right whales are making a comeback.
Ukrainian Musician Alina Simone
The musician talks about her love for two long-lost female Russian singers who have influenced her songwriting.
Hazmat Modine in Kiev with Albert Kuvezin
We arrived at the festival in Kiev after getting up at 3:30 a.m., taking the two flights from Kazan. It was sort of a Ukrainian patriotic festival on a beautiful hilltop above the town.
Greece Adopts Key Austerity Package
A nationwide 48-hour strike is under way and violent clashes are continuing.
Saving Greece A Hard Sell in Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel argues a Greek default would be worse than the bailout
American Professor Advises Greek Government
Harvard economist Richard Parker tells host Lisa Mullins how Greece dodged a bullet.
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