Anchor Lisa Mullins reports on how North Korea is covering its own story of this weekend's nuclear test. The government followed its announcement of the test with a second one on its English language overseas service.

North Korea's controversial nuclear test this weekend has not been confirmed as a success or a failure, but The World's Jessie Graham reports that, either way, the danger posed by nuclear North Korea remains the same.

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The World's Aaron Schachter reports from Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley. Unlike much of the rest of the country, this is a part of Afghanistan that is not suffering from increasing violence and lawlessness. In fact, many local residents say things are going relatively well there.

Today's answer is Lesotho, South Africa, where the world's 10th largest diamond was found. Today that diamond drew a winning bid of more than 12 million dollars at an auction in Belgium. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Phillip Glaes, press director for the Antwerp Diamond Council.

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Independent producer Yolanda Perdomo reports on a new feature at this year's Day of the Dead exhibit at the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum in Chicago. Local children built an altar to honor Mexican immigrants who've died trying to enter the United States.

Anchor Lisa Mullins tells us about Portuguese singer Carmen Souza. She sings about her family's roots in Cape Verde.

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Back in Boston for this week's podcast. Stoves in Darfur that use less wood to burn are saving lives. The dark side of technology: exploitation of low-wage workers building semiconductors. A global warming conference in Mexico. The Army's newest recruiter: an online avatar. Are Italians immune to certain diseases? And the smells of New York City Subway. An extra long podcast this week, cause there ain't no podcast for next week.

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The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports on China's reaction to the apparent nuclear test conducted by North Korea. A government spokesman in Beijing said China favors punitive action, but the response has to be appropriate.