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November 12, 2004
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Yasser Arafat Buried, Honored in Ramallah

In Ramallah today, Yasser Arafat was buried amid chaos, veneration, and celebration of the Palestinian leader’s life. Looking ahead to new Palestinian leadership, hear about the political wrangling inside the PLO after the death of Arafat.

Madagascar’s Endangered Forests

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Dan Grossman heads off to Madagascar to report on scientific work being done there to protect endangered forests.

Gaza Reaction

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We speak with a reporter in Gaza, about how that community is reacting to Arafat’s death.

U.S. Reluctant to Return Chinese Muslims Captured in Afghanistan

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We talk about the plight of the Uighers in Guantanamo.

Major League Soccer

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We talk with Bill Littlefield about Major League Soccer.

Iraq’s Marsh Arabs

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We visit an exhibit on the Marsh Arabs of south central Iraq.

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