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Gen. Pervez Musharraf, left, administers oath to interim Prime
Minister Mohammedmian Soomro, right, in Islamabad, 16 Nov 2007 Pakistan's Opposition Rejects New Caretaker Government  Audio Clip Available
Senate chairman Mohammadmian Soomro, a close political ally of General Pervez Musharraf, to lead Pakistan's caretaker government


Defense Secretary Robert Gates (l) and Joint Chief's Chariman
Admiral Mike Mullen at a Pentagon news conference, 15 Nov 2007 US Defense Chief Says Coming Weeks Could Determine US Future With Musharraf  Audio Clip Available
Robert Gates says US patience with Pakistani leader's declaration of state of emergency is not unlimited


Filipino activists stand beside portrait of pro-democracy leader
Aung San Suu Kyi as they picket outside Singapore embassy ahead of
ASEAN summit, 16 Nov 2007 Burma High on Agenda as Southeast Asian Leaders Gather for Summit  Audio Clip Available
Leaders to discuss how ASEAN should deal with Burma and what many believe is rising threat to regional security


Director General of the IAEA, Mohamed ElBaradei (l) with U.S.
Assistant Secretary of State for Asian and Pacific Affairs Christopher
Hill at IAEA headquarters, 14 Nov 2007 US Criticizes Iran's 'Partial Answers' on Nuclear Program  Audio Clip Available
State Department says that while Iran has apparently been forthcoming with IAEA about some past nuclear efforts, its current activities are becoming more opaque


North Korean Premier Kim Yong Il, left, shakes hands with South
Korean counterpart Han Duck-soo, right, before departing for
Pyongyang, 16 Nov 2007 North, South Korea Conclude Summit with More Agreements
Prime ministers of two countries agree on regular train service for freight beginning December 11


Grandmother holds newborn baby named after Cyclone as she stands
in front of her damaged hut in Barishal, 16 Nov 2007 Powerful Cyclone Wreaks Havoc in Bangladesh  Audio Clip Available
Cyclone Sidr packing winds up to 240 kilometers per hour, leveled numerous homes, uprooted trees; scores of people are missing


President Bush, right, meets with Sudan's First Vice
President Salva Kiir, left, in the Oval Office, 15 Nov 2007 Bush Meets Leader of Sudan's South  Audio Clip Available
US president, Sudan's First Vice President Salva Kiir discussed efforts to keep Sudan's peace process on track, end violence in troubled Darfur region


Defense Secretary Robert Gates (l) and Joint Chief's Chariman
Admiral Mike Mullen at a Pentagon news conference, 15 Nov 2007 US Defense Secretary Says Lack of Funding Could Hurt Iraq War Effort  Audio Clip Available
Robert Gates says there is 'serious misconception' in Congress that he can move money among accounts in his department to provide for troops in action


Democratic presidential hopefuls are seen on stage during the
Democratic debate at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, 15 Nov
2007 US Democratic Presidential Candidates Face Off in Las Vegas  Audio Clip Available
Senator Hillary Clinton, ahead in polls, accuses rivals of distorting her record during heated debate, Thursday


Robert Mirabal has been playing flute for more than 20 years Musican Robert Mirabal Draws Inspiration from Land  Audio Clip Available
At the forefront of American Indian music for more than 20 years, Mirabal is back after a 4-year hiatus from performing


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