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In the News REPORT - July 9, 2009 G-8 Leaders Take New Steps to Curb Global Warming As the G-8 summit wrapped up, President Obama and other leaders discussed new goals to limit climate change and assessed the unrest in Iran. Margaret Warner reports from the scene. RELATED INFORMATION Report - At G-8 Summit, Small Steps on Emissions, Economy Recovery Slide Show - Photos From G-8 Summit in L'Aquila, Italy


Also in the News ANALYSIS - July 9, 2009 Still-simmering Political Tensions Resurface in Iran Iranians returned to the streets of Tehran to protest a disputed presidential vote. Analysts assess the latest developments. RELATED INFORMATION In-depth Coverage - Governing Iran REPORT - July 7, 2009 Obama Appeals for Stronger Partnership with Russia Stressing "common interests," President Obama made the case Tuesday for a renewed spirit of cooperation between the United States and Russia. Margaret Warner speaks with Gwen Ifill from Moscow. RELATED INFORMATION Video - View All of Margaret Warner's Reports From Russia ANALYSIS - July 7, 2009 Tensions Remain High in Western China Following Deadly Riots Protests continued in Western China Tuesday following deadly clashes between the region's Muslim Uighurs and Han Chinese. Analysts examine the roots of the unrest with Judy Woodruff. ANALYSIS - July 6, 2009 Diplomats Search for Political Solution to Honduras Standoff Amid continuing protests in support of deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, diplomats are attempting to negotiate a peaceful resolution with the country's new leader. A New York Times reporter gives an update on the situation. UPDATE - July 3, 2009 U.S. Expands Offensive in Southern Afghanistan On the second day of a major U.S. offensive in Southern Afghanistan, journalist Nancy Youssef discusses how the Marine-led mission is proceeding. RELATED INFORMATION In-depth Coverage - Afghanistan and the War on Terror		Country Reports SLIDE SHOW Families Hunt for Water in Niger Valley Once lush grazing land, the Azawak valley in western Niger now consists of mostly sand, thorns and animal excrement. Quality of life is tied to the rainy season, and during dry spells, families spend much of their time in search of water. INSIDER FORUM Russia Strives to Maintain Economic Momentum Amid Shifting Political Landscape Margaret Warner filed a series of reports about Russia's political and economic climate in conjunction with President Barack Obama's visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here, she answers viewers' questions about her reporting trip.


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Students and Teachers EXTRA STORY - July 8, 2009 News for Students: Obama Visits Russia Hoping to 'Reset' Relations President Barack Obama visited Moscow for a two-day summit with Russian leaders in July that focused on resetting sometimes tense U.S.-Russia relations and renewing cooperation on issues such as nuclear proliferation and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. EXTRA STORY - June 16, 2009 News for Students: Iranian Presidential Election Erupts in Protest Hundreds of thousands of students and moderates defied a protest ban and rallied in the capital Tehran after the government announced the re-election of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. TEACHER CENTER World Lesson Plans In-depth lesson plans are created by teachers and matched to national standards. The International Criminal Court's History and Uses Children at War A Look at the Country and Culture of Pakistan The Palestinian Conflict Between Fatah and Hamas Afghanistan: People, Places and Politics Controlling Nuclear Weapons ALL WORLD LESSON PLANS	The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer covers the world World News Feeds Podcast Subscribe: iTunes \| My Yahoo \| XML RSS Subscribe: XML Also on PBS / Partners Egypt: Middle East, Inc. In Egypt, a country that suffers from the highest rate of youth unemployment in the world, Frontline/World finds an organization trying to cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs. -- Frontline/World New Muslim Cool A young Muslim confronts the realities of the post-9/11 world. -- P.O.V. Brought to you in part by: The Gruber Family Foundation The Ford Foundation The Carnegie Corporation of New York The Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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