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Georgia Crisis Stirs Concern In Ukraine

As NATO meets to consider a response to Russia's military actions in Georgia, there is renewed attention on another former Soviet republic that's also on Russia's radar: Ukraine. Some Ukrainians fear they could be next in a Russian drive to reassert control over the nations on its borders.

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19.08.2008 00:09:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Analysts Urge U.S. Policy Shift After Musharraf

Pervez Musharraf's departure leaves the Bush administration without the man it once praised as an "indispensable" partner in the war against terrorism. Many analysts say it's time for the U.S. to adopt a Pakistan policy that's geared to the country and not to a single leader.

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18.08.2008 22:49:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Musharraf Resigns Amidst Growing Outcry

Pervez Musharraf has resigned as Pakistan's president under threat of impeachment. It may be the final act in a long confrontation between Musharraf and the political opposition that has accused him of illegally seizing power and mishandling the country's economy. Shuja Nawaz, a Pakistani journalist and author, explains issues facing that nation's government.

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18.08.2008 22:20:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Reagan Image-Maker Deaver Dies at 69

Michael K. Deaver, a former deputy chief of staff for President Reagan, was seen as an expert political image-maker. But his own image was damaged when he was convicted of perjury for statements he made about his lobbying activities. Deaver died of pancreatic cancer.

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18.08.2008 22:16:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Extreme Heat A Threat To World's Poor

Within the century, afternoon highs may reach temperatures that today are found only in the world's hottest deserts, says a new study. Those least able to deal with the increase in extreme heat waves — the world's poor — will be hit the hardest.

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18.08.2008 21:03:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Not Good Enough For A Pen-Pal

Masha Ma was reminded of her own rejection after she heard Yang Peiyi's story. Peiyi was the seven-year-old told she wasn't pretty enough to be shown singing at the Olympics. Ma was told she didn't have the right look to take part in a pen-pal program writing to students in Canada.

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18.08.2008 20:48:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Global Turmoil: Pakistan, Russia, Georgia, and Iran

How can their interconnection affect the United States? Senior News Analyst Ted Koppel and Brookings Institution president Strobe Talbott explain.

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18.08.2008 20:40:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Texas Teachers Can Carry Guns

Some Texas school teachers can now carry guns into their classrooms. They say doing so will increase security and help them respond to emergencies. David Thweatt, superintendent of the Harrold Independent School District in North Texas, discusses the decision.

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18.08.2008 19:00:00 - NPR Topics: News

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Why Did President Musharraf Resign?

The embattled Pakistani leader left office Monday to avoid impeachment. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says the ousted leader should face trial for treason.

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18.08.2008 19:00:00 - NPR Topics: News

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In Nebraska, Parents Can Leave Their Teens

Last month, the state of Nebraska enacted a safe haven law. Typically these laws apply to newborn infants; parents can leave their babies at a designated safe place without fear of prosecution for child abandonment. But the Nebraska law actually applies to any child up to 19.

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18.08.2008 19:00:00 - NPR Topics: News

Georgia Crisis Stirs Concern In Ukraine

Analysts Urge U.S. Policy Shift After Musharraf

Musharraf Resigns Amidst Growing Outcry

Reagan Image-Maker Deaver Dies at 69

Extreme Heat A Threat To World's Poor

Not Good Enough For A Pen-Pal

Global Turmoil: Pakistan, Russia, Georgia, and Iran

Texas Teachers Can Carry Guns

Why Did President Musharraf Resign?

In Nebraska, Parents Can Leave Their Teens

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