NPR Topics: World http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1004&ft=1&f=1004 NPR world news, international art and culture, world business and financial markets, world economy, and global trends in health, science and technology. Subscribe to the World Story of the Day podcast and RSS feed. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:33:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif World http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1004&ft=1&f=1004 Pakistan Hemmed In By U.S. And Afghanistan Pakistan is anxiously awaiting President Obama's decision on U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. It's a widely held view in Pakistan that only a political settlement will resolve the Afghan morass. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:33:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120845897&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120845897&ft=1&f=1004 Pakistan is anxiously awaiting President Obama's decision on U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. It's a widely held view in Pakistan that only a political settlement will resolve the Afghan morass.

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]]> New Details Emerge On Obama Troop Decision New details are emerging as President Obama's announcement of his Afghanistan troop decision nears. In a primetime address to the nation, Obama is expected to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan and to boost the training of Afghan forces. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846046&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846046&ft=1&f=1004 New details are emerging as President Obama's announcement of his Afghanistan troop decision nears. In a primetime address to the nation, Obama is expected to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan and to boost the training of Afghan forces.

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]]> New Edition Of Van Gogh Letters Reveal Surprises Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum has released a definitive six-volume collection of the painter's letters. The new translations of 902 original letters written by and to Van Gogh cast a different light on the brilliant, troubled artist. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846061&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846061&ft=1&f=1004 Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum has released a definitive six-volume collection of the painter's letters. The new translations of 902 original letters written by and to Van Gogh cast a different light on the brilliant, troubled artist.

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]]> Examining Mumbai One Year After Attacks Pakistan on Wednesday formally indicted seven people accused of planning last year's attacks in Mumbai on terrorism charges. The indictments come on the eve of the anniversary of the attacks. Praveen Swami, associate editor of <em>The Hindu</em> newspaper, discusses the current state of the investigations and how Mumbai has changed in the year since the attacks. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846024&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120846024&ft=1&f=1004 Pakistan on Wednesday formally indicted seven people accused of planning last year's attacks in Mumbai on terrorism charges. The indictments come on the eve of the anniversary of the attacks. Praveen Swami, associate editor of The Hindu newspaper, discusses the current state of the investigations and how Mumbai has changed in the year since the attacks.

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]]> Obama To Outline U.S. Goals At Climate Summit President Obama will commit the U.S. to a goal of cuts in greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade at a climate conference in Copenhagen next month. His goal is to cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:24:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120825417&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120825417&ft=1&f=1004 President Obama will commit the U.S. to a goal of cuts in greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade at a climate conference in Copenhagen next month. His goal is to cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020.

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]]> Israel Declares A 10-Month Settlement Freeze Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says halt on new construction in Jewish settlements in the West Bank is designed to restart peace talks, but Palestinians have rejected the freeze as insufficient because it does not include east Jerusalem. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120829054&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120829054&ft=1&f=1004 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says halt on new construction in Jewish settlements in the West Bank is designed to restart peace talks, but Palestinians have rejected the freeze as insufficient because it does not include east Jerusalem.

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]]> A Caribbean Take On Shakespeare's 'Much Ado' Director Timothy Douglas looked to his Caribbean roots for inspiration for his staging of <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>. The familiar characters in Douglas's latest production exchange barbs, rumors and lies with island accents in a vibrant alley in modern-day Washington D.C. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120833744&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120833744&ft=1&f=1004 Director Timothy Douglas looked to his Caribbean roots for inspiration for his staging of Much Ado About Nothing. The familiar characters in Douglas's latest production exchange barbs, rumors and lies with island accents in a vibrant alley in modern-day Washington D.C.

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]]> Man's Attempt To Fly On Jet-Powered Wings Fails Former fighter pilot Yves Rossy ditched safely into the chilly waters between Morocco and Spain on Wednesday after a technical malfunction ended the first attempted intercontinental crossing on jet-powered wings. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120826341&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120826341&ft=1&f=1004 Former fighter pilot Yves Rossy ditched safely into the chilly waters between Morocco and Spain on Wednesday after a technical malfunction ended the first attempted intercontinental crossing on jet-powered wings.

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]]> Polanski Wins Bail, Remains In Swiss Jail For Now A Swiss court granted Roman Polanski bail on Wednesday, accepting $4.5 million to allow him to remain under house arrest at his chalet. The film director, who faces extradition to the U.S., will stay in prison for up to 10 days while the Swiss government decides whether to appeal. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:12:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120819902&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120819902&ft=1&f=1004 A Swiss court granted Roman Polanski bail on Wednesday, accepting $4.5 million to allow him to remain under house arrest at his chalet. The film director, who faces extradition to the U.S., will stay in prison for up to 10 days while the Swiss government decides whether to appeal.

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]]> Obama To Attend Copenhagen Climate Summit President Obama will attend the climate change summit in Copenhagen next month and will commit the United States to reducing its production of greenhouse gases, the White House said Wednesday. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120818794&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120818794&ft=1&f=1004 President Obama will attend the climate change summit in Copenhagen next month and will commit the United States to reducing its production of greenhouse gases, the White House said Wednesday.

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]]> Obama To Address Nation On Afghanistan Tuesday President Obama will address the nation on his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan Tuesday night from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The president is expected to lay out his plans for expanding the Afghan conflict and, ultimately, ending America's military role. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:38:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120816903&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120816903&ft=1&f=1004 President Obama will address the nation on his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan Tuesday night from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The president is expected to lay out his plans for expanding the Afghan conflict and, ultimately, ending America's military role.

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]]> Philippines Massacre Probe Eyes Government Ally Philippine authorities, under intense public pressure to make arrests in the country's worst election massacre, said they are investigating a member of a powerful clan allied with the government along with four police commanders. Officials recovered 11 more bodies, bringing the death toll in Monday's attack on an election caravan to 57, including 18 journalists. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:23:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120812464&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120812464&ft=1&f=1004 Philippine authorities, under intense public pressure to make arrests in the country's worst election massacre, said they are investigating a member of a powerful clan allied with the government along with four police commanders. Officials recovered 11 more bodies, bringing the death toll in Monday's attack on an election caravan to 57, including 18 journalists.

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]]> Khmer Rouge Prison Chief Could Get 40 Years Prosecutors in the genocide trial of a former Khmer Rouge prison chief demanded a 40-year jail sentence Wednesday for Kaing Guek Eav. They say he is responsible for snuffing out innocent lives and spreading terror across Cambodia. Victims of the Khmer Rouge regime called the requested sentence unacceptable. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809069&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809069&ft=1&f=1004 Prosecutors in the genocide trial of a former Khmer Rouge prison chief demanded a 40-year jail sentence Wednesday for Kaing Guek Eav. They say he is responsible for snuffing out innocent lives and spreading terror across Cambodia. Victims of the Khmer Rouge regime called the requested sentence unacceptable.

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]]> Obama Reassures Singh On U.S.-India Ties As a sign of India's rising stature, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was treated to the first state visit of Obama's presidency. The two leaders pledged to strengthen their economic ties, and Obama reiterated the importance of the U.S. relationship with India. During a news conference with Singh, Obama also addressed the topic of Afghanistan. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809111&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120809111&ft=1&f=1004 As a sign of India's rising stature, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was treated to the first state visit of Obama's presidency. The two leaders pledged to strengthen their economic ties, and Obama reiterated the importance of the U.S. relationship with India. During a news conference with Singh, Obama also addressed the topic of Afghanistan.

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]]> In Japan, 'Herbivore' Boys Subvert Ideas Of Manhood The sensitive New Age man has finally arrived in the land of the salaryman. Known as "herbivores," these Japanese men are drawn to a quieter, less competitive life. But their lack of interest in sex is a worry in Japan, where the declining birthrate is causing alarm. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:11:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120696816&ft=1&f=1004 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120696816&ft=1&f=1004 The sensitive New Age man has finally arrived in the land of the salaryman. Known as "herbivores," these Japanese men are drawn to a quieter, less competitive life. But their lack of interest in sex is a worry in Japan, where the declining birthrate is causing alarm.

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