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Month of July , 2006
Iran and the European Union report (3:25) July 11, 2006permalink
Representatives from Iran and the European Union met today in Brussels in hopes of a breakthrough in the standoff with Iran over its nuclear weapons program. The World's Matthew Bell reports from London.
Iranian dissident interview (5:50) July 11, 2006permalink
Akbar Ganji is Iran's most famous opposition figure. He's due to arrive in New York this weekend. He says he'll lead a hunger strike in front of the United Nations. He speaks with host Marco Werman.
Mexico elections update (3:55) July 11, 2006permalink
Judges in Mexico are reviewing evidence to decide whether or not there should be a recount in the country's presidential election. The World's Franc Contreras has the latest.
Ethiopians returning home (3:40) July 11, 2006permalink
Correspondent Amber Henshaw reports on why an increasing number of Ethiopians in the United States are returning to their homeland.
Police in India say at least 100 people have been killed in a series of explosions in Mumbai's railway system. The blast occurred during the evening rush-hour. Host Marco Werman gets the latest from reporter Sheri Fink, who's in Mumbai.
Today's answer is Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, where a statue of Genghis Khan was unveiled today. Host Marco Werman speaks with Lutaa Badamthand, editor of the on-line magazine Mongolia Today.