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Month of May , 2006


Entire Program
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Palestinian Aid Report (4:30)
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The World's Aaron Schachter reports on how the Palestinian Authority's financial crisis is affecting one Palestinian family in Gaza. The United States and Europe have pledged emergency aid for Palestinians, under the condition that it not go through the ruling Hamas movement.


Iraq interview (3:35)
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Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Iraqi member of parliament, Haider al-Abadi, about efforts in Iraq to form a national unity government.


Chad report (4:50)
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The BBC's Jonah Fisher reports on what may be in store for Sudanese refugees now that a peace deal has been signed between the government of Sudan and one of Darfur's rebel groups.


WHO interview (6:30)
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with tuberculosis expert Dr. Jim Kim. The World Health Organization today called for a change in the way TB is treated. Specifically, the WHO wants to make treatment more available for patients with drug-resistant strains of the disease.


Kenya report (1:50)
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Host Lisa Mullins reports on Kenya's first test tube babies, born this week in Nairobi. It's a medical landmark for the African country.


Security interview (5:00)
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Host Lisa Mullins speaks with Cresencio Arcos, Director of International Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security, about the level of security at America's ports.


Hacker report (4:10)
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The World's technology correspondent, Clark Boyd has the latest in the case of Gary McKinnon, responsible for what the US government calls "the biggest military hack of all time." McKinnon is British, but today, a judge in London supported the US call for the extradition of the suspect.


Geo Quiz (1:00)
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Where in the world will we go today?


UK gas report (5:30)
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The World's Matthew Bell reports on the competition among British politicians for environmental credibility with the voters. Climate change has become a big issue in British politics.


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