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Today in New York City, teenagers from seven non-English-speaking countries competed to become the best speller in English. It was the First Annual Global SpellEvent Championship, organized by Franklin Electronic Publishers. The winner received a scholarship worth $10,000. >>>Click here for more information on the event.
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Today on The World: China announces strong economic growth, a murdered Russian human rights activist is buried, and bargain-shopping in Istanbul. Listen
China’s attempts to revive its flagging economy seem to be working. Today, the country reported 7.9 percent growth in its second quarter. The World’s Jeb Sharp reports on what impact China’s economic growth may have on the rest of the world. Listen
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu and US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke are in China. They’re meeting with their Chinese counterparts to discuss combating global warming. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports. Listen
China, global warming savior or sinner? Join the World Science Forum discussion
The riots in China’s Xinjiang region and the subsequent Chinese crackdown on the Muslim Uighurs have drawn a muted response from the Muslim world — with the exception of Turkey. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports. Listen
An Al Qaeda affiliate in northern Africa has vowed to avenge the deaths of Muslim Uighurs in China by targeting Chinese workers in Africa. The World’s Gerry Hadden explains. Listen
China is one of the planet’s biggest polluters, but it’s also a leader in efficient energy use and green technology. Starting today, China expert Julian Wong will appear in The World’s interactive science forum. Ask him questions, dispute his conclusions, and discuss the merits of solar power and pulverized coal. Can China save the world before it overheats? >>>Join the discussion in our science forum
It may be summer, but your brain needn’t go on vacation. My summer list of fiction in translation that demands and repays close attention.
