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Today on The World: Chinese officials warn the death toll from Monday's earthquake could be 50,000 or more; Revisiting President's Truman's decision to recognize Israel back in 1948; a Finnish harmonica quartet that takes the instrument in a whole new direction.



Earthquake death toll rises (6:00)
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The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from the earthquake-hit Chinese city of Dujiangyan. Chinese officials are warning that the overall death toll from Monday's quake could surpass 50,000.



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Vigil for earthquake victims (3:30)
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Jessica Jones reports on a vigil held in North Carolina for victims of Monday's earthquake in China. Many Chinese living in the United States want to find ways to help quake survivors.



News summary (2:00)
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Anchor Lisa Mullins reviews some of the other news stories that have been pushed out of the headlines by the two natural disasters in Asia.



Burma blocks aid (4:30)
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The World's Matthew Bell reports on a debate in the international community on whether military force should be used to get more international aid into cyclone-devastated Myanmar.



Estonia's cyber-defense (3:45)
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Cyrus Farivar reports from Estonia on how the tiny Baltic nation and NATO are working to prevent cyber-attacks against countries.



Israel 60th anniversary (7:30)
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Anchor Lisa Mullins talks with former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Richard Holbrooke about President Harry Truman's decision to recognize Israel back in 1948 -- and about controversy surrounding some of President Bush’s comments in Israel today.



McCain imagines the future (2:30)
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Republican presidential contender says that -- if elected -- he'd hold a British-style question and answer sessions with Congress. Anchor Lisa Mullins offers a reminder of how chaotic those sessions can be in the British parliament.


The vote 2008
audio excerpts of Senator McCain's speech


Iran's ties in Lebanon (4:30)
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The World's Aaron Schachter reports on the debate in Lebanon over the exact nature of Iran's relationship with the militant group Hezbollah. Some see it as a sinister influence over Lebanon, as the country's political factions continue to clash.



Geo Quiz (1:00)
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For today's Geo Quiz, we're looking for a city in the middle of the Amazon rainforest.



Geo answer -- Amazon opera house (6:00)
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The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Manaus -- a city in the middle of the Amazon that was built by 19th century rubber barons. They sought to fill the city with their creature comforts -- like an opera house. The World's Alex Gallafent reports from Manaus.

For more information, visit the Geo Quiz page


Global Hit: Svang (2:20)
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Anchor Lisa Mullins tells us about the Finnish quartet Svang. The group's members all play the harmonica -- and they're focused on taking the harmonica in new directions.

For more information, visit the Global Hit page

 

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