Recounting Rescue of Child Crash Survivor
Officials: “Courageous” 12-Year-Old Girl Was Afloat off Comoros for 13 Hours Following Jet Disaster

Video: A Matryoshkas Extinction?
Matryoshkas dolls, one of Russia’s national symbols might be facing extinction due to a decline in production. Dave Grout reports.

At Newspaper, Poets Report For A Day
The editor of the Israeli daily newspaper Ha’aretz recently tried an unorthodox experiment. In celebration of Hebrew Book Week, he told most of his staff reporters to take a day off. Instead, he brought in a team of unlikely replacements — 31 of Israel’s most acclaimed authors and poets — and asked them to report the day’s news.

Honduras’ Coup Prompts Meeting Of OAS
The Organization of American States held an emergency meeting Saturday in Washington, D.C., to discuss whether to suspend Honduras’ membership. Last week, a military coup sent leftist president Manuel Zelaya into exile. Without recognition, it could be difficult for the country to receive loans and aid.

Most Dangerous Job In The World?
Movie Seeks to put a Human Face on Unit that Dismantles IEDs

Iranian Reporter Tells The Other Side Of The Story
Iranian-American Marzieh Hashemi was born in New Orleans but moved to Iran a year ago and reports for Iran’s Press TV. As one of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad supporters, Hashemi tells host Scott Simon that that much of the world has a distorted view of what has happened in Iran in the aftermath of the disputed election.

Footage of last ever Michael Jackson rehearsal released
Well, for a 50-year-old man on a Tuesday afternoon who didn t live to see Thursday night, he s still light on his toes, you think, as you watch the footage yesterday: Michael Jackson s last rehearsals.

Wimbledon: Serena Wins; Roddick, Federer On Deck
Sisters Venus and Serena Williams faced off in the Wimbledon championship Saturday. This time, younger sister Serena proved the victor. On Sunday, it’s on to the men’s championship, where American Andy Roddick will face off against the indomitable Roger Federer.

N. Korea Fires 7 Missiles on July 4
S. Korea Gives Word; Analysts Say Launches Seem Timed to Thumb Nose at U.S.

In Spain, The Dead Help Fight Climate Change
In the Barcelona suburb of Santa Coloma de Gramenet, a cemetery installed more than 450 solar panels on top of the mausoleums.

Serious Gaps Remain Between U.S., Russia
President Obama heads to Russia on Monday for meetings with President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The Obama administration says it is anxious to “press the reset button” on U.S.-Russia relations.

Video: Mending Russian Relations
President Obama is expected in Moscow next week to discuss a wide range of issues with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Alexsei Kuznetsov reports.

Honduras’ Interim Leader Blames Chavez
Roberto Micheletti Accuses Venezuelan President of Instigating Crisis; Lawmakers Tighten Curfew

Hardline sermons in Iran stiffen EU resolve over embassy staff
Call it pulpit diplomacy. While Western politicians agonise over how to rebuke Iran without undermining talks on its nuclear aspirations, hardline mullahs use their Friday sermons to bullhorn their defiance to the world.

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