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Month of February , 2007
British soccer interview (3:40) February 6, 2007permalink
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with John Thompson, Sports Editor for the Liverpool Echo newspaper, about the news that two American billionaires are buying the Liverpool soccer club, one of England's most successful teams.
Iraq reconstruction report (2:45) February 6, 2007permalink
The World's Jessie Graham has the latest on today's Congressional hearing on the handling of funds in Iraq. The Democrats have kicked off an investigation into charges of fraud and mismanagement of billions of dollars of Iraqi funds after the US invasion of Iraq.
Sri Lanka migrant workers report (2:00) February 6, 2007permalink
BBC's Leana Hosea reports on a group of migrant workers from Sri Lanka who wound up in Iraq. The problem is, they didn't know it. They were eventually rescued by the International Organisation for Migration.
Pentagon Africa report (4:30) February 6, 2007permalink
The Pentagon says it plans to create a new regional command for Africa, to coordinate military operations in the content. The World's Katy Clark reports.
Immigration reform (4:10) February 6, 2007permalink
Jill Morrison of Capitol News Connection reports from Washington on the prospects for Congressional passage of "comprehensive immigration reform." It's one of the most critical domestic issues on the legislative agenda.
Global Hit - Aynur Dogan (2:30) February 6, 2007permalink
For today's Global Hit, reporter Dorian Jones has the story of Kurdish singer Aynur Dogan. Dogan grew up in Turkey. As a Kurd, that meant she had to be careful when singing in public. The government didn't look kindly on Kurdish performers. But times are changing in Turkey...and so is her career.
Immigration reform (4:10) February 6, 2007permalink
Jill Morrison of Capitol News Connection reports from Washington on the prospects for Congressional passage of "comprehensive immigration reform." It's one of the most critical domestic issues on the legislative agenda.
Entire program - February 7 February 7, 2007permalink