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Iraq Is Real Issue Behind CIA Leak Case

Senior news analyst Daniel Schorr says that the public should not become bogged down in the details of the investigation into who leaked the name of covert CIA agent Valerie Plame. He argues that the underlying issue is the Bush administration's effort to justify going to war in Iraq.

Iraq Is Real Issue Behind CIA Leak Case

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Middle East

Syria Faces Tough Internal, External Pressure

Syria must decide how to respond to the U.N. resolution demanding its cooperation in the probe into the murder of former Lebanese leader Rafik Hariri. The next report in the inquiry is due Dec. 15, and Damascus is already facing complaints about its leadership.

Syria Faces Tough Internal, External Pressure

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Middle East

U.N. Council Demands Syrian Cooperation in Inquiry

The U.N. Security Council unanimously approves a resolution demanding Syrian cooperation in the ongoing probe into the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. The United Nations is investigating Syria's alleged role in the killing.

U.N. Council Demands Syrian Cooperation in Inquiry

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Dresden Church Reopened After World War II Destruction

When the Allies bombed Dresden, Germany, during World War II, much of the city was left in ruins. The Church of Our Lady -- a grand baroque building -- fell after burning. Now, 60 years later, the famous church has been rebuilt and a national celebration was held this weekend.

Dresden Church Reopened After World War II Destruction

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The South Asia Earthquake

Winter Worsens Plight of Pakistan Quake Survivors

In areas devastated by the South Asia earthquake earlier this month, many people in remote villages are beginning to feel the brunt of cold weather. Relief efforts have slowed down and survivors are also succumbing to illness.

Winter Worsens Plight of Pakistan Quake Survivors

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Iraqi Leaders Struggle to Create Stability

As the violence in Iraq continues, Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish leaders are gearing up for another national election. Iraq's transitional leaders say they're determined to build a unified state despite the killings that sometimes hit very close to home.

Iraqi Leaders Struggle to Create Stability

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A Look at Suicide Bomber Networks

A suicide bomb often seems to be the work of one person, motivated by religious fervor. After his study of suicide bombings worldwide, Robert Pape at the University of Chicago argues that they are the product of organizations more connected by strategic objectives than religious fervor.

A Look at Suicide Bomber Networks

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Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge

For Niger, Improved Health Care May Cut Famine

During famine, children technically don't starve to death, they die from disease. In Niger, the organizers behind an educational campaign on disease prevention -- aimed at mothers -- hopes it will lessen the toll of hunger crises.

For Niger, Improved Health Care May Cut Famine

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Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge

Global AIDS Fund Boosts Health, Economy in Ghana

Funding from wealthy nations has helped Ghana create promising programs to fight HIV/AIDS. It's also led to unexpected economic development -- a new African drug company to produce AIDS and malaria medicines.

Global AIDS Fund Boosts Health, Economy in Ghana

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Sunday

Movies

The Masked Men of Mexican Movies

On this Halloween eve, we put the spotlight on Mexico's obsession with wrestlers in masks. Bobb Cotter, author of The Mexican Masked Wrestler and Monster Filmography, takes us into the world of characters like El Santo and Blue Demon, and their silverscreen battles with fantastical monsters and villains.

The Masked Men of Mexican Movies

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Iraq Casualties Span the Globe

Following a week in which the 2,000th American service person died in Iraq since the invasion in March 2003, Host Liane Hansen reviews the fatalities suffered there by men and women from dozens of countries around the world.

Iraq Casualties Span the Globe

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Syria to Investigate Alleged Role in Assassination

This weekend, Syria's president ordered his government to open an investigation into alleged Syrian involvement in the assassination of a Lebanese politician. Until now, Syria has vehemently denied any involvement in the crime and has denounced the United Nations' allegations that Syrian officials were complicit in the murder.

Syria to Investigate Alleged Role in Assassination

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The South Asia Earthquake

Disease Results in Second Wave of Quake Victims

Pakistan is still trying to come to terms with the suffering of earthquake survivors. By conservative counts, 56,000 people died after the quake struck the remote Himalayas three weeks ago. The United Nations is warning that a second wave of deaths from disease has begun.

Disease Results in Second Wave of Quake Victims

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Katrina & Beyond

Hurricane Beta Lashes Nicaragua

Hurricane Beta hits the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua on Sunday, with sustained winds of up to 110 miles per hour. Liane Hansen spoke with reporter Lorenda Riddekopp, who was in the country's capital Managua.

Hurricane Beta Lashes Nicaragua

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News

Voices in the News

A sound montage of some of the voices in this past week's news, including: Rosa Parks, civil rights pioneer; Georgia Rep. John Lewis; Janie Harrah, mother of soldier Daniel Bubb who was killed in Iraq; President George W. Bush; Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.); David Frum, a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute; Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nv.); Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald.

Voices in the News

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