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Wednesday, 5 August 2009

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Photo released by Korean Central News Agency shows Bill Clinton shortly after arriving in Pyongyang, 4 Aug 2009 Bill Clinton Meets With N. Korean Leader
North Korean media say former US president passed verbal message from President Barack Obama to Kim Jong Il during Tuesday's meeting in Pyongyang; White House denies report


Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton Begins Africa Tour
US secretary of state begins seven-country tour in Kenya where she is attending trade, economic forum


Iran Iran Confirms Detention of 3 American Tourists
Head of security in northern Iraq's Kurdish region, Hakem Qadir, says they went to see waterfall near Iraq-Iran border, but apparently ventured into neighboring Iran


Afghan man cleans glass from broken window of residential house after  rocket hit near US Embassy in Kabul, 04 Aug 2009 Rocket Attacks Hit Afghan Capital
Taliban claimed responsibility for firing nine rockets in Kabul, one of which landed in diplomatic area, several hundred meters from US, British Embassies


A US soldier carries part of an MRAP vehicle damaged after an IED attack in Afghanistan's Wardak province, 03 Aug  2009 Gates Holds Afghan War Command Summit Audio Clip Available
Pentagon says US defense chief wanted interim report from top US, NATO commanders on Afghan situation


Police search car in Melbourne suburb after pre-dawn raid, 4 Aug 2009 4 Arrested in Australian Counterterror Raids Audio Clip Available
Police say they have uncovered plan for suicide attackers to target military base


Dem. presidential candidate Barack Obama in N.H., promising no tax hike for middle class families (2008 file photo) White House Denies Tax Hike Plan for Middle Class Audio Clip Available
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says president's clear commitment is not to raise taxes on those making less than $250,000 a year


china China Reports Third Death From Plague Audio Clip Available
Authorities disinfecting sealed-off town of Ziketan in northwest China


Health officials planning to heighten vigilance India Enacts New Guidelines After 1st Swine Flu Death
New rules include right to forcibly quarantine those with severe symptoms believed caused by swine flu


Human Rights Watch logo Human Rights Watch Says NGOs Face Tough Time in Russia Audio Clip Available
Situation can be even more complicated for those who work for non-governmental organizations that government sees as threat


Mary Catherine Swanson, who now travels to promote the AVID program, has won numerous awards for excellence in teaching California Teacher's AVID Program Prepares Students for College Audio Clip Available
Mary Catherine Swanson wants to give students the support they need to reach their goals