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Saddam, Aides Transferred to Iraqi Custody

Saddam Hussein and 11 senior officials of his deposed regime are transferred into the legal custody of the Iraqi interim government, though they remain guarded by U.S. forces. Saddam will appear in court Thursday, where he faces charges including war crimes and crimes against humanity. Hear NPR's Philip Reeves.

This year's RiverFest will follow the traditional route, but changes may be brewing.

Wilmington Street Fairs May Move

By Megan WilliamsWilmington, NC – Wilmington's street fairs may be changing their address. Traditionally, celebrations have stretched along the riverfront…

An Organization of American States observer checks the voters register during municipal elections in January 2009 in El Salvador.

Another Election Day First: OAS Will Observe U.S. Voting

The Washington-based Organization of American States has watched elections elsewhere in the Northern Hemisphere, but never before in the United States.

Leftist Groups Reject Gandhi's Coalition

Leftist parties refuse to formally join Indian Prime Minister-elect Sonia Gandhi's Congress Party and its allies in a coalition set to be sworn into power this week. Stocks in India plunge on speculation that leftist influence on Gandhi's new government will end economic reforms. Hear NPR's Philip Reeves.

Layoffs Mount As Recession Gets Worse

The spate of nationwide layoffs continues. Companies announced cuts to more than 40,000 on Monday. Barry Ritholtz, CEO and director of equity research at Fusion IQ who writes about the economy at his blog, The Big Picture, says layoffs are likely to continue for some time to come.

Mortar Rounds Hit Baghdad City Center

There have been new attacks in Baghdad. Insurgents fired half a dozen mortar rounds and reportedly killed one person, hit by a round that landed near a mobile phone office. Hear NPR's Philip Reeves.

Afghans Seek Stability Before Elections

Continued attacks by Taliban militants and a generalized lack of security forced interim President Hamid Karzai to postpone plans for presidential and parliamentary elections. The vote, originally scheduled for June, has now been set for September. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.

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'Charlie Wilson's War' a Satirical Spin on History

The Democratic Texas Congressman conspired with a rogue CIA operative to launch an operation to help the Afghan mujahedeen during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

A Chinese flag flies on a boat next to the bridge that spans the Yalu River linking the North Korean town of Sinuiju with the Chinese town of Dandong. Most of North Korea's trade is with China, and much of it crosses the border here.

Why China Wants To Squeeze North Korea A Little, But Not Too Much

China opposes North Korea's nuclear tests and has signed up for international sanctions. But China still conducts extensive trade and worries about a major crisis that would send refugees its way.

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