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In the Middle East, New Strategies or More of the Same? Jun 18, 2007

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The US, the EU and Israel are more determined than ever to bolster Fatah at the expense of Hamas in the Palestinian Territories. Also, $25 million buys North Korea's nuclear cooperation, and the loss of a satellite diminishes the ability to predict the paths and intensities of hurricanes.

High Anxiety in the Friendly Skies Jun 14, 2007

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America's airways have a remarkable record of safety, but recent near misses in the air over New York airports have sparked calls for overhaul of the FAA. Also, Lewis "Scooter" Libby will be going to jail, and the Palestinian unity government may be a thing of that past.

Democrats Try to Put Their Stamp on a New Energy Policy Jun 13, 2007

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After two decades of opposition, America's auto-makers have bought into new mileage standards for cars, trucks and SUV's. But can a comprehensive energy bill survive special interests and partisanship? Also, insiders bomb the holy Shiite Shrine in Samarra, and a conversation about American statecraft.

Guantanamo: The War on Terror and the Rule of Law Jun 12, 2007

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Both military and civilian courts are challenging President Bush's authority over suspects in the war on terror. Also, President Bush lobbies Republicans on immigration reform, and big news on the presidential primary races is support for undeclared candidates.

In Iraq, New Policies or More of the Same? Jun 11, 2007

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As the troop "surge" in Baghdad gets mixed reviews, Iraq's political leaders are still immobilized by sectarian differences. Will the President's new leadership team make a difference? Also, renewed violence in Gaza and, on Reporter's Notebook, a shattering anti-climax for one of television’s most successful series. We hear the last of The Sopranos.

The World of Child Soldiers Jun 08, 2007

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They should be reading books or playing games. Instead they’re carrying guns. Also, a shake-up at the Joint Chiefs and a female reporter's life in Saudi Arabia. Sara Terry guest hosts.

Slowing Global Warming, Just Hot Air without China and India? Jun 07, 2007

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Developing countries were given a pass in the Kyoto Protocol. What about future agreements? What are China and India doing to cut the pollution problems that are booming along with their economies? On Reporter's Notebook, whoever heard of a selfless NBA superstar? Sara Terry guest hosts.

Politics and the Presidential Debates Jun 06, 2007

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This week marked the third presidential debate among Republican candidates, the second for Democrats. Eighteen months before the election, are the debates more about style than substance? Are voters even paying attention? Also, the G8 Summit gets underway in Germany, and any billionaire but Rupert. Wall Street Journal employees want to find another buyer. Sara Terry guest hosts.

A Weakened Bush Meets with Other World Leaders at the G8 Jun 05, 2007

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At the G8 Summit which opens tomorrow, George Bush faces a tough sell for his global warming proposal. At home, the President's approval ratings are low, and even his conservative supporters are angry at him over his immigration bill. Also, Scooter Libby gets 30 years, and the fortieth anniversary of war that re-shaped the Middle East. Sara Terry guest hosts.

US Missile-Defense System Inflames Tensions with Russia Jun 04, 2007

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President Bush's plans to deploy a missile defense system in eastern Europe has unnerved Russia. President Putin warns that Moscow could take retaliatory steps. Also, Islamist militants in Iraq say they'll release a video of three American soldiers, and the first-ever international war-crimes trial of an African head of state. Sara Terry guest hosts.

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