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	2013 JUNE June 17, 2013 News Wrap: U.K. Government Reportedly Hacked Email, Calls of Foreign Diplomats In other news Monday, the British government is reported to have hacked emails and phone calls of foreign diplomats. Russia, South Africa and Turkey demanded an explanation. Also, Edward Snowden, the man who leaked information about the NSA's secret surveillance programs, participated in an online chat hosted by the Guardian.

	June 17, 2013 Fate of Syria, U.S. Aid to Rebels Dominates Attention at G-8 Summit What to do about the bloody war in Syria is overshadowing the usual agenda of trade deals and unemployment at this year's G-8 summit in Ireland. Gwen Ifill reports on conflict playing out during the conference around the United States' decision to send military aid to Syrian rebels.

	June 12, 2013 Anti-Government Protests Focus on Quality of Democracy in Turkey For an update from the ground and to examine the scope and national impact of the protests against the leadership of Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan, Judy Woodruff talks with Scott Peterson of The Christian Science Monitor and Soner Cagaptay of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

	June 12, 2013 After a Violent Night Turkish Government Considers Compromise to End Protests In Istanbul's Taksim Square, clashes between police and anti-government protesters raged overnight; demonstrators launched fireworks and threw rocks at police, who used water cannons and tear gas. Prime Minister Erdogan's party announced that the fate of Gezi Park would be considered if protesters leave. Judy Woodruff reports.

	June 6, 2013 'Bad to the Very End': Author Reflects on the Long, Deadly Road to WWII Victory In honor of the 69th anniversary of D-Day, Ray Suarez talks to historian Rick Atkinson about his new book, "The Guns at Last Light," which chronicles the brutal fight for victory at the end of World War II.

	June 3, 2013 Swift Spread of Protests Underline 'Wide Social Divisions' in Turkey When Turkish police broke up a peaceful sit-in against the redevelopment of a park, it spurred mass protests across the country. Jeffrey Brown talks with The Christian Science Monitor's Scott Peterson from Istanbul for more on how the demonstrations spread and why some Turks are disenchanted with their government.

	June 3, 2013 In Turkey, Police Response to Small Sit-in Inspires Mass Protests For the fourth day in a row, mass anti-government demonstrations by mainly secular Turks continued in major cities across Turkey. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan charged that extremists are behind the protests. Jeffrey Brown has the latest on how that country's police, government and media have responded to the unrest.



	MAY May 29, 2013 News Wrap: EU Softens Austerity Message in Bid to Spark Economic Growth In other news Wednesday, the European Union softened it's austerity demands for six countries. France, Spain, and four other countries will be given more time to to address deficit problems. Also, former presidential contender Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., announced she will not seek re-election.

	May 29, 2013 The Daily Frame Chinese artist Li Wei performs as part of the Venice Biennial in Venice, Italy, which runs through Nov. 24.

	May 26, 2013 Do You Have an Honor Flight Group in Your State? "It was your duty, it was your country," World War II veteran Marvin Murphy recently said about his mindset and that of other service members. Murphy, 85, who lives in Arizona, was one of 30 men taking part in the "Honor Flight" program, which brings veterans to the War World II and other memorials in Washington, D.C., for free.

	May 24, 2013 How Growth of Elderly Population in U.S. Compares with Other Countries Editor's Note: This article is part of a series in which the PBS NewsHour and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD, explore how health care and health policy in OECD's 34 member countries compare with the United States.

	May 23, 2013 Though U.K. No Stranger to Terrorism, London Killing Seen as New Style of Attack Two British men of Nigerian descent have been arrested for hacking to death British soldier Lee Rigby. Judy Woodruff talks with Vikram Dodd, senior reporter at The Guardian in London, about what is known about the 22-year-old and 28-year-old suspects and whether any one else is involved.

	May 23, 2013 British Authorities Characterize Brutal Slaying of Soldier as Terrorism British investigators continue to search for answers after the brutal murder of Lee Rigby, a 25-year-old British soldier who served in Afghanistan. Rigby was hacked to death by two men armed with knives in broad daylight. Lucy Manning of Independent Television News reports.

	May 21, 2013 Apple CEO Tim Cook Faces Senate Questions on Taxes A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by shifting profits to foreign affiliates. Watch Apple CEO Tim Cook as he testifies before the panel on the company's tax strategy.

	May 17, 2013 The Daily Frame A visitor passes the sculpture "1st Body" prior to the opening of the "Kapoor in Berlin," an exhibition by Anish Kapoor, at the Martin Gropius Bau in Berlin. Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images.

	May 16, 2013 The Daily Frame Students of the Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design paint Chinese artist Liu Bolin, also known as "The Invisible Man," in front of a wall of magazines in Ludwigsburg, Germany.

	May 15, 2013 The Daily Frame A women touches "Catafalque" by British artist Sean Henry on the grounds of the Glyndebourne Opera House in Lewes, England. The piece in part of a collection of newly installed sculptures by the artist ahead of Glyndebourne's summer festival.

	May 14, 2013 Incident With Diplomat Occurs as U.S. Seeks Russian Help on Boston Attacker Sounding like something out of a spy movie, Russian authorities detained an American diplomat overnight on claims he is actually a CIA agent. Margaret Warner talks with Will Englund of The Washington Post for more details of the story and what kind of information American intelligence agencies might want to collect in Russia.

	May 14, 2013 Russia Arrests U.S. Diplomat on Spying Accusations The Russian Federal Security Service announced U.S. diplomat Ryan Fogle had been detained in Moscow. Margaret Warner reports that Russian authorities said Fogle works for the CIA and was caught trying to recruit a Russia intelligence agent to work for the United States.

	May 14, 2013 The Day Doctors Began to Conquer Smallpox For millennia, smallpox was humankind's deadliest foe -- that is, until Dr. Edward Jenner figured out a means of preventing it entirely. Jenner discovered a vaccine after he proved that inoculating people with a small amount of the disease cowpox would protect them from the feared smallpox.

	May 13, 2013 Obama: IRS Scrutiny of Conservative Groups 'Outrageous' if True President Barack Obama said Monday that if an inspector general review of the Internal Revenue Service shows the tax agency gave conservative groups more intense scrutiny, "then that's outrageous and there's no place for it."

	May 8, 2013 The Daily Frame A ballerina performs during a dress rehearsal on the eve of the opening of the new stage at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg.

	May 7, 2013 The Daily Frame A man works on a flower mosaic of Big Ben and Tower Bridge in Keukenhof garden in Lisse, the Netherlands.

	May 6, 2013 In Poland, Pursuing Valuable Energy Deep in the Earth Fuels Dissent Above Ground Poland recently eased regulations on fracking, with the hope that shale gas will boost the economy, reduce energy dependence and prices. But local residents fear their concerns are taking a backseat to progress. Special correspondent Steve Sapienza reports, as part of a collaboration with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.

	May 6, 2013 The Daily Frame People walk among some of the 500 one-meter tall statues of philosopher and revolutionary communist Karl Marx in Trier, Germany. The statues, created by Ottmar Hoerl, are part of an exhibition at the Museum Simeonstift Trier commemorating the 130th anniversary of Marx's death.

	May 1, 2013 U.S. Faces 'Real-Time Experiment' in Economic Recovery While Cutting Spending As Europeans protested austerity for May Day, the Federal Reserve said it will continue to stimulate the U.S. economy, but expressed concern that spending cuts are restricting growth. Robert Kuttner of The American Prospect and economist Kevin Hassett join Judy Woodruff to debate the merits of austerity abroad and in the U.S.

	May 1, 2013 European Arguments Over Austerity Echoed in Washington Debate on Budget Cuts European capitals filled with May Day demonstrators protesting austerity measures aimed at lowering government debt. In Athens, Greek union workers went on strike against proposed layoffs of public employees. Meanwhile outcry was turned towards soaring unemployment in Spain. Judy Woodruff has the latest.



	APRIL April 29, 2013 At 20 Years, Holocaust Museum Ensures a Record Survives When Direct Memory Fades More than 800 Holocaust survivors and 100 military veterans who helped liberate Europe gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Ray Suarez reports.

	April 25, 2013 The Daily Frame People dance during a concert Thursday at the 37th edition of Le Printemps de Bourges, a rock and pop festival in the French city of Bourges.

	April 25, 2013 Gay Marriage Approval Doesn't Quell Protests in France France became the 14th nation to legalize same-sex marriage Tuesday, but the move has not stopped its determined opponents.

	April 24, 2013 Who Is Alexei Navalny and Why Is He on Trial in Russia? Russian lawyer and political activist Alexei Navalny faces 10 years in prison for embezzlement charges in a trial that resumed this week in Russia.

	April 22, 2013 The Daily Frame "Redball by American artist Kurt Perschke is installed Sunday at Quai de Valmy in Paris. Perschke's RedBall Project has been exhibited in cities around the world.

	April 19, 2013 The Daily Frame A skater performs a trick at the South Bank skatepark in London. Plans are underway to refurbish the complex, which would be replaced with new arts venues and retail outlets. The skatepark, hailed as the birthplace of British skateboarding, is to be moved to a nearby area, which has angered the skateboarding community.

	April 17, 2013 Pomp, Circumstance and Protest: Thousands Bid Farewell to Britain's 'Iron Lady' The order of service reflected all she believed in: faith, patriotism and duty. From Parliament to St. Paul's Cathedral, thousands gathered respectfully, including many who still vehemently dislike the Iron Lady. Independent Television News' Garry Bibbon and Jeffrey Brown report on the mourners and protesters.

	April 17, 2013 In London, Margaret Thatcher's Funeral Brings Out Dignitaries and Protesters Six black horses pulled the union jack-draped casket of Britain's influential and controversial former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to her funeral service Wednesday complete with military honors.

	April 17, 2013 Margaret Thatcher Laid to Rest in Britain The funeral of Britain's former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in London on Wednesday brought out dignitaries and protesters alike.

	April 17, 2013 The Daily Frame A man looks at "MaskII" by Ron Mueck at the Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain in Paris. The Australian artist's work is on view through Sept. 29.

	April 15, 2013 The Daily Frame Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands sets off fireworks and smoke bombs Saturday to celebrate the reopening of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam after a major 10-year renovation.

	April 12, 2013 News Wrap: U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russian Citizens for Human Rights Abuses In other news Friday, the U.S. imposed financial sanctions and visa bans on 18 Russians over alleged human rights abuses. The accused were identified under the new Magnitsky Act. Also, the first family released their 2012 tax return showing they paid $112,000 dollars in federal taxes and donated $150,000 to charity.

	April 12, 2013 Britons Divided Over Thatcher's Legacy Margaret Thatcher's death ignited Britons emotional opinions on the former prime minister's legacy. The British people and parliament divide on whether Thatcher was Great Britain's savior or only compounded social and economic crises of the early 1980s.

	April 11, 2013 How U.S. Obesity Compares With Other Countries After decades of rapid growth, adult obesity is stabilizing in many developed countries. Check out how U.S. obesity rates compare with the 33 other member nations of the OECD.

	April 11, 2013 The Daily Frame People sit below "Dora" by Umberto Baglioni in Turin, Italy.

	April 9, 2013 A Look at Thatcherism, the Polarizing Legacy of Britain's 'Iron Lady' The death of Margaret Thatcher, whose leadership had global ramifications, has opened up old wounds for some British citizens. For more on the controversial legacy of Britain's "Iron Lady," Gwen Ifill talks with Time magazine's assistant managing editor Rana Foroohar and John Burns, London bureau chief for The New York Times.

	April 9, 2013 British Public Reacts to Margaret Thatcher's Death With Praise and Censure While Britain prepares to honor and bury former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, her death has incited mixed reactions from the British public and not everyone has been mourning. Alex Thompson of Independent Television News reports on celebratory street parties and increased downloads of a Judy Garland song.

	April 8, 2013 A Battle to Preserve the Berlin Wall as Cold War Landmark In Germany, a fight is on about protecting what remains of a Cold War landmark: the Berlin Wall. For 28 years, the wall separated East and West Germany as a way of keeping East Germans from fleeing. Independent producers Carl Nasman and Anne-Sophie Brandlin report on the efforts to preserve an infamous icon.

	April 8, 2013 Remembering Margaret Thatcher: Partner to the U.S., Pioneering Female Politician In 1981 Jim Lehrer and Robin MacNeil interviewed Margaret Thatcher, then prime minister, about the civil war in El Salvador. Plus Judy Woodruff talks to George Shultz and James Baker, two former secretaries of state who worked closely with Thatcher. Kim Campbell, Canada's first and only female prime minister, also weighs in.

	April 8, 2013 Margaret Thatcher, Britain's First Female Prime Minister, Dies at 87 Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first and still only female prime minister, has died at age 87 after suffering a stroke. During her 11 years in office, she became known as the "Iron Lady" for helping transform cold war politics. Margaret Warner begins the NewsHour's coverage with a look at Thatcher's life, career, and legacy.

	April 8, 2013 World Reaction to Margaret Thatcher's Death in Tributes and Tweets World leaders paid tribute to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the day of her death Monday, calling her a "formidable" leader and "champion of freedom and liberty." Other comments showed the controversy surrounding some of her decisions.

	April 8, 2013 The Daily Frame Bejart Ballet dancers perform at "Century of 'The Rite of Spring' -- Century of New Art" at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. The month-long festival is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the first performance of Igor Stravinsky's famous ballet.

	April 8, 2013 Margaret Thatcher, 'Iron Lady' of British Politics, Dies Margaret Thatcher, the only three-term prime minister of Britain in the 20th century and the first woman to lead a Western democracy, died Monday reportedly of a stroke. She was 87.