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Macky Sall Election Victory in Senegal Called an 'Example for Africa'

Senegal's presidential election, which saw the incumbent concede defeat peacefully, has been hailed as a "great victory for democracy" in Africa. President Abdoulaye Wade accepted that he was defeated by Macky Sall in Sunday's run-off.

Macky Sall Election Victory in Senegal Called an 'Example for Africa'
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Why the UK is undecided on helicopters for Libya

Why the UK is undecided on helicopters for Libya
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In protest, the French take to the streets

In protest, the French take to the streets
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Harold Pinter dead

Harold Pinter dead
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Veterans Day around the world

Veterans Day around the world
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Bush urges patience

The World's Jeb Sharp reports on continued efforts by world leaders to head off further damage to the global economy. That includes President Bush urging the American people to be patient.

Bush urges patience
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Will financial crisis curb E.U. climate control?

The World's Gerry Hadden on how the financial crisis is raising concerns about Europe's ambitious plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Will financial crisis curb E.U. climate control?
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Treasuring French cuisine

France is trying to persuade UNESCO, the UN agency that protects cultural heritage, to declare French cooking a world treasure. Reporter Anita Elash has the story from Paris.

Treasuring French cuisine
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Global reaction to bailout talks

The World's Katy Clark reports on how other countries are reacting to the bailout talks in Washington.

Global reaction to bailout talks
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World leaders meet on financial crisis

The global financial crisis was top of the agenda today as world leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly. The World's Katy Clark has our story.

World leaders meet on financial crisis
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Syria and the West

The World's Aaron Schachter reports on signs that Syria may be trying to improve its relations with the West.

Syria and the West
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Russia-Georgia conflict

The leaders of the European Union say they will postpone renewing an important economic and political agreement with Russia because of its actions in Georgia. The World's Gerry Hadden says concern about a cut off of Russian oil and gas affected the EU.

Russia-Georgia conflict
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Diplomatic activity on the Georgia-Russia conflict

Georgia signed a revised ceasefire agreement with Russia today, and Russia had already signed the original document, but Russian troops remain on Georgian soil, as The World's Alex Gallafent reports.

Diplomatic activity on the Georgia-Russia conflict
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Europe's position on Russia and Georgia

The World's Gerry Hadden reports on Europe's stance on Russia's actions in the republic of Georgia.

Europe's position on Russia and Georgia
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Betancourt in the spotlight

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt is in France, where she is the focus of much media attention; Lisa Mullins talks with Time Magazine's Paris correspondent Vivienne Walt about the French reaction to Betancourt's rescue and return.

Betancourt in the spotlight