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Month of July , 2007
Young China part VII (10:45) July 24, 2007permalink
China's leaders realize that the country needs to promote innovation and creative thinking to continue China's economic growth. But there's a danger that young Chinese will start to think creatively about their government. The World's Mary Kay Magistad has the final part in our Young China series.
Today's answer is the Burj Dubai skyscraper in Dubai. The structure is expected to be completed by the end of next year. It will be the world's tallest building.
Muslims worldwide reject suicide bombing (4:00) July 25, 2007permalink
The World's Jason Margolis reports on the findings of a new poll conducted by the Pew Research Center. The poll found that support for extremist tactics, such as suicide bombings, has dropped sharply in Muslim countries around the globe.
Former Islamic extremist speaks out (8:30) July 25, 2007permalink
Anchor Aaron Schachter speaks with former Islamic extremist, Mohammed Husain. He's a British Muslim and the author of "The Islamist; Why I joined Radical Islam in Britain, What I saw inside, and Why I Left".
Tour de France doping scandals (5:00) July 25, 2007permalink
Aaron Schachter speaks with David Schloss of gearhead.com about the doping scandals that have tainted the Tour de France. Two riders have failed drug tests in the past two days, prompting the withdrawal of their entire teams.
Kazakhstan reacts to doping scandal (3:00) July 25, 2007permalink
One of the cyclists involved in the Tour de France doping scandal is from Kazakhstan. Alexandre Vinokourov is a national hero there. Many in Kazakhstan hoped he would improve the country's image abroad. Natalia Antelava reports from Kazakhstan.
Abbas consolidates power (4:30) July 25, 2007permalink
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Matt Gutman reports that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is shoring up his political power as he works to isolate Hamas. Abbas's efforts may please Western leaders, but some Palestinians are worried. They say the president's consolidation of power could lead to a Palestinian police state.