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Npr: Deep in the Jungle, Coca Sill Thrives

9th - 10th
Provides a look at how efforts to produce Cocaine inside of Columbia have changed since the massive anti-drug effort was launched in 2000 with the help of the United States. Also provides audio and links to other stories.
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Npr: Cyprus Complicates Turkey's Efforts to Join Eu

9th - 10th
A radio broadcast that examines Turkey's problems with joining the European Union posed by its relationship with Cyprus.
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Npr: Eighth Person Arrested in u.k. Bombing Plot

9th - 10th
A July 2, 2007 broadcast that reports on the arrest of eight suspects in a foiled London bombing plot. Provides links to related news stories.
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Npr: u.s. Lawmaker Push for Action on Uzbekistan

9th - 10th
A May 2006 audio news story that looks at the human rights situation in Uzbekistan and the American response. [4:00]
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Npr: The 'Disappeared' in Sri Lanka

9th - 10th
A September 2006 audio story [5:53] on the growing frequency of kidnappings by Tamil Tigers guerrillas and now possibly by government forces.
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Npr: Indonesia Marks Successes in Terrorism Fight

9th - 10th
A July 2007 analysis of Indonesia's successful campaign to destroy Jemaah Islamiyah, an Islamic extremist terror group. Provides links to a more in-depth audio analysis as well as to related stories.
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Npr: China Resists Emission Caps in Climate Policy

9th - 10th
A four minute audio clip from June 2007 that examines China's official response to international demands that its carbon emissions be reduced. Provides links to related stories.
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Npr: N. Korea Shuts Reactor, Calls for End to Sanctions

9th - 10th
A July 15, 2007 news article detailing the shut down of North Korea's nuclear reactor, the terms of agreement leading to the shut down and reaction from countries around the region. Also provides audio links exploring the story in...
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Npr: A Correspondent Finds Afghans' Optimism Waning

9th - 10th
A June 2007 analysis based on interviews with average Afghan citizens detailing their waning enthusiasm for the ongoing war with the Taliban. Also provides links to related stories.
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Npr: Afghan Opium Defies u.s. Led Attacks

9th - 10th
An April 2007 news story detailing the failures and frustration with eradicating Afghanistan's lucrative poppy crop.
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Npr: Nigeria Kidnappings Stir Tensions, Raise Questions

9th - 10th
A 12 minute audio story that examines the kidnappings of foreign oil workers for ransom in the Niger river delta region. Includes links to related stories.
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Npr: Former President of Liberia Taylor Boycotts Hague

9th - 10th
A four minute audio story examining Charles Taylor's refusal to attend his trial on war crimes charges. Includes audio from the actual proceedings.
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Npr: Fidel Castro From Rebel to El Presidente

9th - 10th
This site built around a timeline, provides a wealth of information on the life of Fidel Castro covering the years 1925 - 2006. Also provides audio links to Castro speeches and related topics.
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Npr: The State of Kosovo

9th - 10th
A May 2007 examination of the UN proposal to grant Kosovo independence. It also provides background and the positions of the international community using a straightforward question and answer format.
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Npr: Tracing the Path of u.s. Iran Relations

9th - 10th
A three minute audio analysis examining the turbulent relationship between the U.S. and Iran by the highly esteemed veteran journalist, Daniel Schorr. (23 July 2007)
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Npr: Violence Plagued Haiti Sees More Peaceful Days

9th - 10th
An August 2007 examination of the decrease in violence in the Westren Hemisphere's poorest nation. Provides links to related subjects.
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Npr: Eu, Libya Reach Deal to Free Imprisoned Medics

9th - 10th
A July 2007 examination of the agreement leading to freedom for six health care workers held by Libya since 1999 and condemned to death.
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Npr: Northern Ireland Offers Hope for Conflict Resolution

9th - 10th
An August 2007 commentary that looks at the end of the 36 year conflict in Northern Ireland as offering hope to a world increasingly racked by terrorism and insurgencies. Also provides audio and links to related topics.
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Npr: Islamic Radicalism Spreading in Balkans

9th - 10th
A June 2007 four minute audio report on the growth of radical Islam in the Balkans and its perceived threat.
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Npr: Standoff Over, What's Next for Iran and the West

9th - 10th
An April 2007 analysis of Iranian-Western relations and the future. [4:00 audio only] Also provides links to related stories.
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Npr: Russia Turnsoff an Oil Pipeline to Europe

9th - 10th
A January 2007 report on the price dispute between Russia and members of the European Union and the unannounced shutdown of an important oil pipeline to Europe. Also provides links to related stories.
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Npr: Method or Madness? Jury Decides Hamlet's Fate

9th - 10th
Listen to an audio report of a mock trial staged in 2007 to assess whether Hamlet should be acquitted of Polonius's murder by reason of insanity.
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Npr: Christmas in China

9th - 10th
Listen to this radio report that describes how Christmas has become a popular commercial celebration in China.
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Npr: Hostages Rescued in Columbia After Long Captivity

9th - 10th
NPR offers details of the rescue of fifteen hostages held in captivity for years in Colombia in this audio presentation. One of them, held since 2001, was a former Colombian presidential candidate. [7mins, 19 secs]