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Week of Sat, 2008-05-10 23:00 to Sat, 2008-05-17 22:59


News summary (2:00)
May 15, 2008
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Anchor Lisa Mullins reviews some of the other news stories that have been pushed out of the headlines by the two natural disasters in Asia.


Vigil for earthquake victims (3:30)
May 15, 2008
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Jessica Jones reports on a vigil held in North Carolina for victims of Monday's earthquake in China. Many Chinese living in the United States want to find ways to help quake survivors.


Earthquake death toll rises (6:00)
May 15, 2008
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The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from the earthquake-hit Chinese city of Dujiangyan. Chinese officials are warning that the overall death toll from Monday's quake could surpass 50,000.



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Olle Johansson, SwedenOlle Johansson, Sweden

Frederick Deligne, Le Pelerin, FranceFrederick Deligne, Le Pelerin, France

Patrick Chappatte, The International Herald TribunePatrick Chappatte, The International Herald Tribune



Entire program - May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008
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Today on The World: Chinese officials warn the death toll from Monday's earthquake could be 50,000 or more; Revisiting President's Truman's decision to recognize Israel back in 1948; a Finnish harmonica quartet that takes the instrument in a whole new direction.


Global Hit: N. Ravikiran (4:45)
May 14, 2008
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Reporter Lonny Shavelson catches up with Indian musician Ravikiran. He tries to breathe new life into an old Indian instrument by performing with it here in the United States.

For more information, visit the Global Hit page


Geo answer (3:45)
May 14, 2008
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The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Hyderabad in India. The World's David Leveille explains the city is at the center of a long-running dispute over a former ruler's fortune.

For more information, visit the Geo Quiz page

Geo Quiz: Indian City (1:00)
May 14, 2008
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For today's Geo Quiz we're looking for the name of the modern-day capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It's also known as India's city of Nizams.


Arab diplomacy efforts in Lebanon (4:15)
May 14, 2008
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Arab diplomats are in Lebanon trying to help bring about a compromise between Lebanon's government and Hezbollah. As The World's Matthew Bell reports, they also hope to tamp down regional tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran.


President Bush in Israel (4:00)
May 14, 2008
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World's Quil Lawrence in Jerusalem about President Bush's visit there for Israel's 60th anniversary.


Watch the President's remarks on 60 years of Israeli statehood

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