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May 9, 2008
SPECIAL COVERAGE: Election 2008
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NPR Topics: News Professor: Myanmar Sees Its Identity at Stake Bridget Welsh, assistant professor of Southeast Asian studies at Johns Hopkins University, talks about the military government of Myanmar and why it's been so reluctant to accept outside assistance in the aftermath of the cyclone. Several more superdelegates threw their support behind Democratic presidential candidate Barak Obama on Friday, all but erasing the once-substantial lead of his rival, Hillary Clinton. Political analysts E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and David Brooks of The New York Times say the race is essentially over. Despite troubles with Myanmar's military rulers, U.N. World Food Program spokesman Paul Riley says the agency has 240 staffers on the ground hurriedly working with government ministries to get aid to survivors of the cyclone. The agency fears running out of time. Investors have been growing cautiously optimistic in recent days that the worst of the credit crisis is over. But now, there's fresh evidence that there's still trouble looming. The insurance giant AIG announced a huge loss related to bad mortgage debt, and Citigroup, the nation's largest bank, is going to sell off some $400 billion in assets as it seeks to become more efficient. The big question in Cuba is how far the new president, Raul Castro, is willing to go in changing the country. Many elements of his brother Fidel's rigid system of state socialism are still in place, such as food rationing. More top news (npr.org)
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NewsHour with Jim Lehrer | PBS
Shields and Brooks Examine Impact of Epic Democratic Contest
After Sen. Barack Obama won handily in North Carolina's primary and rival Sen. Hillary Clinton scored a narrow victory in Indiana, many pundits called for Clinton to exit the race and bring the Democratic battle to a close. Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the state of the race and the rest of the week's news.
Extent of Damage in Myanmar Is Slowly Revealed as Aid Trickles In
As thousands of people in Myanmar continue to languish in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, humanitarian assistance is slowly trickling in despite disputes with the country's military rulers over the distribution of the aid. Two aid officials update the situation.
Frances Richey's Poetry Addresses Son's Role as a Soldier
"The Warrior" by Frances Richey is composed of 28 poems written by the poet to her son, Ben, a Green Beret who has served two tours of duty in Iraq. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Richey and her son about the collection and their unique perspectives on the war.
Hezbollah Gunmen Seize Control of Parts of Beirut as Tensions Brew
In some of the worst sectarian clashes in years, Shiite Hezbollah gunmen seized control of nearly all of Beirut's Muslim sector Friday and fresh tensions emerged between the group and the U.S.-backed Lebanese government.
As Prices Soar, Oil Experts Are Divided Over Future of Energy Market
Oil and average national gas prices both jumped to record highs on Friday. Watch video of the NewsHour's recent series of discussions about the cost of oil featuring an environmental consultant, an oil executive, a reporter and an author.
Shields and Brooks Examine Impact of Epic Democratic Contest
After Sen. Barack Obama won handily in North Carolina's primary and rival Sen. Hillary Clinton scored a narrow victory in Indiana, many pundits called for Clinton to exit the race and bring the Democratic battle to a close. Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the state of the race and the rest of the week's news.
Extent of Damage in Myanmar Is Slowly Revealed as Aid Trickles In
As thousands of people in Myanmar continue to languish in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, humanitarian assistance is slowly trickling in despite disputes with the country's military rulers over the distribution of the aid. Two aid officials update the situation.
Frances Richey's Poetry Addresses Son's Role as a Soldier
"The Warrior" by Frances Richey is composed of 28 poems written by the poet to her son, Ben, a Green Beret who has served two tours of duty in Iraq. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Richey and her son about the collection and their unique perspectives on the war.
Hezbollah Gunmen Seize Control of Parts of Beirut as Tensions Brew
In some of the worst sectarian clashes in years, Shiite Hezbollah gunmen seized control of nearly all of Beirut's Muslim sector Friday and fresh tensions emerged between the group and the U.S.-backed Lebanese government.
As Prices Soar, Oil Experts Are Divided Over Future of Energy Market
Oil and average national gas prices both jumped to record highs on Friday. Watch video of the NewsHour's recent series of discussions about the cost of oil featuring an environmental consultant, an oil executive, a reporter and an author.
BBC News
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Burma warned over cyclone delays
The UN urges Burma to reconsider allowing in aid teams, as a referendum goes ahead despite the emergency.
Cabinet condemns Hezbollah 'coup'
Lebanon's government says the seizure of most of western Beirut by Shia group Hezbollah is "a bloody coup".
Canadian train put in quarantine
Passengers are isolated on a train in Canada, after one dies and several others experience flu-like symptoms.
Edwards: 'Obama likely nominee'
Former Democratic US presidential hopeful John Edwards says Barack Obama is now his party's likely nominee.
Tigers sink ship on polling day
Tamil Tiger rebels sink a naval cargo ship hours before local elections begin in eastern Sri Lanka.
Burma warned over cyclone delays
The UN urges Burma to reconsider allowing in aid teams, as a referendum goes ahead despite the emergency.
Cabinet condemns Hezbollah 'coup'
Lebanon's government says the seizure of most of western Beirut by Shia group Hezbollah is "a bloody coup".
Canadian train put in quarantine
Passengers are isolated on a train in Canada, after one dies and several others experience flu-like symptoms.
Edwards: 'Obama likely nominee'
Former Democratic US presidential hopeful John Edwards says Barack Obama is now his party's likely nominee.
Tigers sink ship on polling day
Tamil Tiger rebels sink a naval cargo ship hours before local elections begin in eastern Sri Lanka.
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