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U.S. Navy SEALs conduct hostage rescue in Somalia

President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced that the military had successfully completed a hostage rescue in a remote area of Somalia, where the American and Dane had been taken hostage.

American Hostage Rescued in Somalia

Assange Loses Extradition Appeal

The Arab World Reacts to Gadhafi’s Fall

Libya’s Rebel Military Chief of Staff Assassinated

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Is Saif Gadhafi Libya’s Hope?

Talks are underway in Qatar to try to establish a way forward for Libya, where fighting continues. Col. Gadhafi continues his attacks, while NATO has stepped in to help the rebel forces. NATO will remain in the country until the departure of Gadhafi. However, who will lead the country? Benjamin Barber is a senior fellow […]

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British government uses war ships to ferry stranded passengers

Global Politics

Travelers caught up in the air transport chaos in Europe caused by a cloud of volcanic ash from an Icelandic volcano are going to extraordinary measures to get home. British travelers trying to get to the U.K. will soon get help from two major war ships.

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Karzai soon to respond about Afghan election results

Global Politics

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Afghan President Hamid Karzai is expected to respond today to the findings of an independent commission on the country’s disputed election. Joining us with more details is Nick Childs, correspondent for the BBC.

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The week’s agenda with Marcus Mabry and Nick Childs

Global Politics

We take a look at what’s coming up in the news this week. We talk about the president’s decisions on Afghanistan; the ongoing health care debate; and President Obama’s promise to the gay and lesbian community. On The Takeaway.

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Iran: twice the (nuclear) power

Environment

This morning there are reports revealing the existence of a second uranium enrichment plant in Iran. The BBC’s Nick Childs joins us with a look at what this announcement will mean for next week’s high-level talks between the U.S. and Iran.

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