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Week of Sun, 2008-12-07 00:00 to Sat, 2008-12-13 23:59


Geo Quiz (1:00)
December 10, 2008
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Our daily geography quiz.


Soundtrack for human rights (2:15)
December 10, 2008
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Anchor Marco Werman tells us the story behind the song "The Price of Silence." It was produced for today's commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights. But some artists didn't feel free to participate.




When two ideals collide (4:00)
December 10, 2008
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Freedom of expression and freedom of religion are both protected under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But in recent years the world has seen substantial conflict between the two. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World's religion editor, Jane Little.


Living up to human rights ideals (3:30)
December 10, 2008
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Dignitaries gathered in Paris today to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The World's Jeb Sharp takes us back to its inception.


Greece in turmoil (4:30)
December 10, 2008
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Protesters and strikers were out in the streets of Athens as Greece coped with a fifth straight day of unrest. Journalist Maria Margaronis talks to anchor Marco Werman about why young people in Greece feel alienated and betrayed by their government.



The business of bribery (4:20)
December 10, 2008
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Juanita Riano of Transparency International. The group just released this year's Bribe Payers Index -- a report that examines how likely certain companies from leading exporting nations are to engage in bribery when doing business abroad.



Bribe Payers Index

Documentary sparks euthanasia debate (3:30)
December 10, 2008
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The World's Alex Gallafent tells us about a documentary set to air on British television tonight. It's about assisted suicide...and it appears to show a man's death on screen.


Assisted suicide broadcast on TV


Ghana on the line (4:30)
December 10, 2008
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The World's Laura Lynch takes a look at how the West African country of Ghana is making moves to become the next big call service center.



Sweden's ailing auto industry (4:15)
December 10, 2008
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The Swedish car industry is tied to the American automobile giants, and it's not doing well. Anchor Marco Werman talks to Stefan Lofgre, a business reporter with Sweden's Gothenburg Post newspaper.


Global economic crisis


China's economic worries (3:30)
December 10, 2008
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As China announces a drop in exports, concerns grow over the potential impact on the country's middle class workers. Reporter Jocelyn Ford brings us the story from Beijing.


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