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Thai Army Chief Urges PM to Quit as Protesters Paralyze Airport

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Thailand's army chief called for the country's prime minister to resign Wednesday in the face of protests that have paralyzed the government and stranded thousands of passengers at Bangkok's main airport.

What is Islamic Banking?

Question/Comment: I was reading an article about Islamic banking in Malaysia, and I was surprised to find out that these Islamic banks were affected little if any with this bad lending that is going on in U.S. and in the…

Three Bombings Kill at Least 20 in Baghdad

By PBS News Hour

Three bombings struck Baghdad Monday morning in separate attacks that killed at least 20 people. The bombings came two days before a planned vote on a security pact that would allow U.S. troops to stay in the country for three…

In Case You Missed It: A Report From Detroit

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After Leaving Washington Empty-handed, Automakers Set to Craft Recovery Plan

By PBS News Hour

While the Big Three U.S. automakers' hopes of an immediate financial shot in the arm were dashed Thursday on Capitol Hill, they are expected to meet lawmakers' demands to craft a convincing plan for rebuilding their once-mighty industry by Dec.

Judge Orders 5 Guantanamo Detainees Freed

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Five of six Algerians must be released after nearly seven years of captivity in the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, a federal judge ruled Thursday in the first case of its kind.

Piracy Offers Lucrative Career in Lawless Somalia

By PBS News Hour

The recent hijacking of a Saudi Arabian oil supertanker demonstrated Somali pirates' increasing capabilities to seize ships, despite the efforts of a multi-national naval force meant to deter such attacks.

Modern-day Somali Pirates Increase Attacks

Somali pirates are increasing the frequency of their attacks and targeting larger ships, targeting oil supertankers and grain cargo vessels. Experts explain the rise in modern-day piracy and the efforts among the international community to curb the problem.

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Congo Rebels Announce Pullback to Aid Peace Bid

By Admin, PBS News Hour

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebels announced a military pullback Tuesday to support a U.N. peace initiative and the government ousted its armed forces chief following a string of defeats.

NATO Troops Fire at Insurgents in Pakistan

By PBS News Hour

NATO forces based in Afghanistan fired 20 artillery rounds at insurgent fighters within Pakistan in an attack coordinated with the Pakistani government, NATO officials said Tuesday.