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On this weekend's Daily Download: A look through some of the lighter stories we couldn't cover this week! Join Doug Bernard for a somewhat different look at the world of odd arts and sports!  In our VOA News Blog, we recall VOA's past with noted journalist Edward R. Murrow, who was born 100 years ago next week.  You might also want to check out our VOA Election Blog or our coverage of the U.S. elections. 

Iraqi police gesture as they stand atop a military vehicle in the southern city of Basra, 18 Apr 2008 Iraqi Troops Surround Sadr Office in Basra
Interior ministry says operation aimed at recovering offices that were 'unfairly occupied' by political groups

Pope Benedict XVI poses with General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim, left, and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, 18 Apr 2008 Pope Benedict Addresses UN General Assembly
UN secretary-general greeted pontiff upon his arrival; pope will hold ecumenical prayer service at Catholic church later in the day

Robert Mugabe in Harare, 17 Apr 2008 Mugabe Denounces Britain in Zimbabwe Independence Day Speech
Zimbabwean president accuses rival, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, of working with Britain to overthrow current government; MDC, Britain deny charge

Lee Myung-bak (file photo) Free Trade Agreement to Top Agenda During US - South Korea Summit
Lee Myung-bak to participate in Camp David summit with US President George W. Bush

In this 1997 file photo, two little pilgrims in traditional kimonos play with pigeons at Zenkoji Temple in Nagano, Japan Japanese Temple Refuses to Host Olympic Torch Relay
Zenkoji Temple officials say monks concerned about way fellow Buddhist monks are being treated in China, and safety of temple, worshippers

Jimmy Carter in Jerusalem, 13 Apr 2008 Carter to Meet Hamas Leader in Syria
Former US president arrived in Damascus Friday for talks with Khaled Meshaal, Syrian President Bashar Assad

British PM Brown (left) with President Bush 17 Apr 08 Bush, British PM to Push for New Iran Sanctions  Audio Clip Available
Two leaders met to discuss wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as political unrest in Zimbabwe

Jeffrey Feltman (undated photo) US Lawmakers Voice Concerns About Iran Nuclear Ambitions  Audio Clip Available
Members of Congress sharply question Bush administration officials about US strategies to deal with Iran's suspected efforts to develop nuclear weapons

Border guard sells rice at government subsidized outlet at Nawabganj in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 11 Apr 2008 Bangladesh Rice Harvest Could Ease Famine Concerns  Audio Clip Available
Positive assessment comes amid soaring rice prices, concerns about whether India, China, Vietnam will be able to provide sufficient rice imports for Bangladesh

\Douglas-firmultimediaVOA-TVImagesTroops Volunteer Projectknitting_TV_17apr08_190 American Woman Organizes Knitting for Troops  Video clip available
Volunteers across US helping to knit colorful afghans for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan

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