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German Left Courts the Working Class
A new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. Die Linke, or the Left Party, is drawing support from mainstream parties with a radical message.
Obama Set To Announce National Security Team
Karen DeYoung of The Washington Post talks to Andrea Seabrook about President-elect Obama's plans to introduce his defense team Monday, and his expected choice for secretary of state: former rival Hillary Clinton.
Car Bombing Targets NPR Journalists In Baghdad
No one was hurt in the attack Sunday in Baghdad, but the experience was harrowing. Reporter Ivan Watson, who stood just 15 feet away when the bomb went off, talks to Andrea Seabrook about the attack.
Mumbai Attack Strains India-Pakistan Relations
India and Pakistan are trading charges as tensions rise after the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Stephen Cohen of the Brookings Institution talks to Andrea Seabrook about what this means for those countries — and for the United States.
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NPR Journalists Narrowly Survive Car Bombing
A team of NPR journalists narrowly survived an apparent assassination attempt in Baghdad on Sunday. The attack took place during a reporting trip to western Baghdad's battle-scarred Rabiye Street.
Tensions Grow Between Thai Protesters, Police
The siege at two major airports in Thailand continues. Police Sunday ordered anti-government protesters to disperse, but so far the order has been ignored. Meanwhile, thousands of pro-government supporters held a rally in Bangkok.
After The Hurricanes: Damage Check
Sunday, Nov. 30, is officially the last day of the 2008 hurricane season. It was a busy year in the U.S. with hurricanes striking Texas and Louisiana. But it was much worse in Cuba.
Security In Mumbai: An Impossible Task?
Life in Mumbai is returning to its usual bustling frenzy after last week's massacres. But as investigators attempt to untangle the Islamist terror web behind the attacks, India is finding that security in a city of 18 million — and a nation of 1.2 billion — is a daunting job.
India Reeling From Mumbai Rampage
At least 195 people are dead, and hundreds more injured after attacks in Mumbai, India. The rampage ended Saturday morning, and the sprawling city is trying to come to grips with what some there are calling "India's 9/11."
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Pakistan Denies Role In Mumbai Attacks
The bloody 60-hour seige ended when commandos stormed the Taj Mahal Hotel and killed the remaining gunmen. The sole surviving gunman, now in custody, is from Pakistan, adding to suspicions that India's neighbor was involved in the attacks.
Jewish Community Shocked By Mumbai Attacks
One of the targets in the Mumbai terrorist attacks was a Jewish community center, where at least six hostages were killed. Among the dead are Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivka, both directors of the center. Antony Korenstein, country director for India with the American Joint Jewish Distribution Committee, speaks about their work with the Jewish community visiting and living in Mumbai.
Lean Times For Food Banks
Food banks across the country are especially stressed this holiday season, with demands for services up and donations down. At the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., they're struggling to keep up with the calls.
Charities Struggle Just When Needed Most
The downturn in the economy is hitting some charities — which rely on donors — hard. A charity for battered women and homeless families, based in Arlington, Va., counted among its donors the who's who of the Wall Street meltdown.
Mumbai Siege Ends With Gunmen's Deaths
The terrorist siege in Mumbai, India, has finally ended. At least 195 people have died in the attacks and 295 have been wounded.
Indian Force Works To Control Hotel In Mumbai
Indian commandos are trying to flush the remaining few gunmen out of the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, where the sound of gunfire and explosions have been heard all day. Indian forces are said to be firing grenades in an effort to bring this week's militants attacks to an end.
Fatty Chemical Seen As Potential Appetite Curb
Fatty foods prompt the body to produce a chemical called NAPE. The blood stream then carries the NAPE to the brain — where it tells the brain to shut down the appetite. Now scientists have shown that if you give synthetic NAPE to mice and rats, they won't eat. And they say it could be a new way to control appetite.
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In Mumbai, Militant Violence Not Quelled
Today in Mumbai, Indian commandos continued to battle militants in three locations, eventually recapturing the Oberoi Trident Hotel and a Jewish Center. What could be the final push to retake the Taj hotel began toward the end of the day. The death toll is more than 120, including an American rabbi and his wife at the Jewish Center.
Vigil For American Rabbi Killed In Mumbai
Among the Americans killed in the Mumbai terrorist attacks was an ultra-orthodox rabbi and his Israeli wife. Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holtzberg was found dead after Indian commandos stormed a Jewish community center in the city. The center was one of 10 targets attacked on Wednesday.
Bluefin Tuna On Edge Of Collapse, Scientists Say
Many of the world's fish are heading toward commercial extinction. The next one to go could be the majestic Atlantic bluefin tuna. This week, an international committee meant to protect the species approved fishing levels that far exceed what scientists say is sustainable. Conservationists fear the remaining stocks of bluefin tuna in the Western Atlantic and Mediterranean could collapse completely.
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A Push To Get In The Black On Black Friday
The Friday after Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the holiday season, with retailers offering sale items to lure shoppers into stores. This year the economic downturn has retailers very worried and they are going all out to get people to open their pocketbooks.
