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World's Major Economies Gather In Pittsburgh

The G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh is part of continuing global efforts to coordinate economic policy to recover from the worldwide financial crisis. The big issue on the table is what steps to take to avoid another global meltdown. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal tells Linda Wertheimer that with the financial emergency over, it may be harder for summit attendees to agree on anything.

Europe Is Recovering From Global Meltdown

When the U.S. financial crisis officially began a year ago, it quickly spread throughout the world — starting in Europe. European leaders are gathering in Pittsburgh for the G-20 meeting, determined to change the financial system that allowed the crisis to happen. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Obama Calls For Global Response To Global Challenges

President Obama delivered his first speech to the U.N. General Assembly in New York Wednesday. He stated that American foreign policy has changed, and he bluntly said that the U.S. can't be expected to take on difficult world problems alone. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Leaping After Owens, Reese Makes History of Her Own in Berlin

The football team may be getting all the hype, but no matter what their record is this season, they won’t top Ole Miss senior Brittney Reese’s latest athletic feat – a world championship. MPB’s Cari Gervin has the story.

MSU's Iranian Community Watches and Worries Half a World Away From Home

Iran’s contested presidential election has Mississippi State’s Iranian community on edge. MPB’s Cari Gervin reports.

 
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