Africa

After A Free Fall, Zimbabwe Finds A Bit Of Stability()  

Many stores in Zimbabwe were largely empty when the country was suffering hyperinflation a few years ago. Conditions are much better now.

Zimbabwe suffered out-of-control inflation four years ago, and it ravaged an economy already in decline. Today, the economy has stabilized and the shops are full, though many Zimbabweans are still struggling.

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Back To School, Despite Sudanese Violence()  

Students like those of Good Hope Basic Primary School in South Sudan are still catching up nearly a year after independence from Sudan.

Long years of civil war, exile and displacement as refugees have disrupted South Sudan's education system. They're still catching up nearly a year after independence from — and renewed conflict with — Sudan.

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Sunday Puzzle

Initially Famous 2: Electric Boogaloo()  

Sunday Puzzle.

This week's on-air challenge is a twist on "Characteristic Initials." We will gives clues for some famous people, past and present. The initial letters of the clues are also the initials of the answers.

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TV Networks Hope Familiar Faces Bring Viewers To New Fall Shows()  

Matthew Perry stars on NBC's fall comedy Go On.

On Sunday's Weekend Edition, a discussion about the familiar faces coming to fall television, including Matthew Perry, Connie Britton, and Vanessa Williams.

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Asia

After Chinese Activist's Arrival, Rest And Relief()  

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng and his wife Yuan Weijing arrive at the New York University Village apartment complex in New York Saturday.

U.S. diplomats can breathe a little easier knowing Chen Guangcheng is in the U.S. and the weeks of difficult negotiations and high drama are behind them. Chen arrived Saturday with his wife and two children in New York, where he has a fellowship to study.

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Europe

Euros Not Austerity: Can Greece Have It Both Ways?()  

Most Greeks want to keep the euro as their currency. Most also want to cancel the eurozone-imposed austerity measures that come with the billions in international bailout loans keeping the country solvent. This dilemma has paralyzed both the country's politics and its people.

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Movies

From Borat To Aladeen, Laughter Is Cohen's Goal()  

Sacha Baron Cohen plays the fictional North African leader Haffaz Aladeen in his new movie, The Dictator.

From bumbling interviews as Borat to taking off his clothes in front of Rep. Ron Paul as Bruno, there isn't much actor Sacha Baron Cohen won't do for a laugh. The story of his latest persona, Admiral General Hafez Aladeen, might seem inspired by recent revolutions in North Africa and the Middle East, but he insists the character was in development before the Arab Spring.

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