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Economy

Geithner To Focus On U.S., China Relationship

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner starts two days of talks in China — a country that's long fascinated him. Geithner speaks Mandarin, and even taught the language at one point. Nicholas Lardy, an economist for the Peterson Institute, talks host Jacki Lyden through what Geithner will be doing to shore up the relationship between the co-dependant economies.

Geithner To Focus On U.S., China Relationship

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In Europe, Demands For Torture Accountability

The debate over Guantanamo and the use of torture was the subject of a heated debate at a conference held by New York University's Center on Law and Security in Florence, Italy, last weekend. Europeans called for a public airing of the Bush administration's detention and interrogation policies.

In Europe, Demands For Torture Accountability

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Pakistan Army Gains Upper Hand In Swat Valley

Pakistan's army is in the middle of a major counter-offensive against Islamist extremists in the greater Swat Valley. Government troops claim significant success in their five-week-old offensive against the Taliban, including the recapture of the main city, Mingora.

Pakistan Army Gains Upper Hand In Swat Valley

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Opinion

Tiananmen: Shouts That Turned To Silence

Two decades ago, Xiao Bin, a 42-year-old factory worker, claimed he saw tanks crush student demonstrators in Tiananmen Square. After he spoke to American journalists, he was sent to labor camp — and his story became a well-known cautionary tale.

Tiananmen: Shouts That Turned To Silence

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Children's Health

Nutrition Program Boosts Poor Students In China

Migrant workers' children at the Dandelion Middle School in Beijing were given three meals fortified with micronutrients each day for eight months. Their health improved dramatically after the experiment, as did their test scores.

Nutrition Program Boosts Poor Students In China

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Obama To Visit Cairo, A Center Of Islamic Learning

When asked why President Obama decided to deliver a speech to the Muslim world from Cairo, many Egyptians point to Al-Azhar University, a center of Islamic scholarship since the 10th century. Al-Azhar stands for "a moderate version of Islam," teaching both the religion and modern science, one professor says.

Obama To Visit Cairo, A Center Of Islamic Learning

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Saturday

Pakistan Secures Key Swat Valley City

The Pakistani army says it has recaptured the city of Mingora, a key victory in the government's battle against the Taliban in the Swat Valley. The military victory comes nearly a month after Pakistan launched its biggest offensive yet against extremists whose dominion over Swat drew international concern.

Pakistan Secures Key Swat Valley City

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Obituaries

Libyan Human Rights Activist Dies

Fathi Eljahmi was known as Libya's most prominent dissident for three decades. He died last week after years in and out of prison — and after years of international criticism about his treatment. His brother, Mohamed Eljahmi, talks about Fathi's life and struggles.

Libyan Human Rights Activist Dies

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Analysis

Analysis

Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

This week, the U.S. and much of the international community condemned the continued saber-rattling by North Korea, and President Obama nominated the first Hispanic woman for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

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Opinion

Jailed American Journalists Face Trial In N. Korea

Weeks after the release of journalist Roxana Saberi from a prison in Tehran, two other American journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, are being held in North Korea — and reportedly will be standing trial Thursday.

Jailed American Journalists Face Trial In N. Korea

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Tensions Rise On Korean Peninsula

North Korea appears to be keeping up its weapons tests and tough rhetoric, prompting U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates to warn North Korea Saturday against threatening the U.S. and its allies.

Tensions Rise On Korean Peninsula

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Geithner Goes To China: Will He Soothe Or Spark?

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is winging his way to China Saturday. On Monday and Tuesday he'll meet with officials, including China's President, Hu Jintao. In January, Geithner angered Chinese officials when he accused them of manipulating China's currency to boost exports. The Chinese shot back that the U.S. should get its own house in order — referring to the growing U.S. budget deficits and its role in the global financial crisis.

Geithner Goes To China: Will He Soothe Or Spark?

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Friday

Pakistani Ex-Ambassador On Unrest

This week, militants have bombed targets in Pakistani cities. On Wednesday, a bomb attack in the city of Lahore killed 24 people. A day later, militants struck again in the country's northwest. Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistani ambassador to the U.S., offers her insight.

Pakistani Ex-Ambassador On Unrest

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Economy

Geithner Heads To China For Key Talks

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner leaves Saturday for a high-stakes visit to Beijing. Chinese officials have expressed concern about the stability of the U.S. dollar. The U.S. side is anxious to have China do more to stimulate domestic demand and allow its currency to appreciate — but not too fast.

Geithner Heads To China For Key Talks

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Angry S. Koreans Mourn Ex-President

Mourners of the late South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun took to the streets Friday, some of them pelting police with projectiles and booing President Lee Myung-bak as he participated in public services for his predecessor. Roh's supporters believe Lee hounded Roh to take his life.

Angry S. Koreans Mourn Ex-President

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