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US Envoy Says North Korea Will 'Promptly' Shut Down Nuclear Facility  Audio Clip Available
US Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill says talks during his unannounced visit to Pyongyang were 'very detailed, very substantive'

Afghan Officials Say 25 Civilians Killed in NATO Airstrike
Southern Helmand provincial police chief says Taleban forces staged attack late Thursday in Gereshk district against NATO forces, sparking clashes and airstrikes

Top US Military Officer Warns of More American Casualties in Iraq
Defense Secretary Gates and Joint Chiefs head Gen. Peter Pace say higher number of US troops in Iraq will result in more casualties

Mideast Quartet of Negotiators to Meet Tuesday in Jerusalem
Group consisting of envoys from US, UN, Russia, EU will discuss developments in region

Protests Erupt Across Pakistan Against Rushdie Knighthood  Audio Clip Available
Hundreds chant 'down with Rushdie' and 'down with Britain' during march against man accused of insulting Islam in 1988 novel

New US Africa Command Not for Combat, Says Defense Official  Audio Clip Available
Ryan Henry says command will simply re-organize existing US military training and counter-terrorism efforts on the continent, and will not include any new initiatives

US House of Representatives Legislation Sparks Debate on Global Issues  Audio Clip Available
At stake is annual funding for many global priorities, including US contributions to UN and peacekeeping operations

New York Mayor's Decision to Leave Republican Party Fuels Speculation on Presidential Run  Audio Clip Available
Michael Bloomberg caused political stir this week with his decision to become unaffiliated independent

Researchers Use Gene Therapy to Treat Parkinson's Disease  Audio Clip Available
Results so far are promising

'A Mighty Heart' Tells True Story of Murdered US Journalist Daniel Pearl  Audio Clip Available
Angelina Jolie stars as Mariane Pearl, widow of slain journalist, in film told from her perspective

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