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Gordon Brown Visits Camp David
Britain's new Prime Minister met with President Bush today at Camp David. What's the latest on the "special relationship?" How different is Brown from Tony Blair when it comes to Iraq and the "war on terror?" Plus, the South Korean hostages, and a breakthrough in the battle against Multiple Sclerosis.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenBritain's new Prime Minister met with President Bush today at Camp David. What's the latest on the "special relationship?" How different is Brown from Tony Blair when it comes to Iraq and the "war on terror?" Plus, the Taliban extends the deadline for South Korean hostages and, on Reporter's Notebook, in the battle against Multiple Sclerosis, researchers claim the first big step in 30 years.
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3 storiesTaliban Extends Deadline for South Korean Hostages
Several news agencies are quoting Taliban sources who are saying they have shot to death another kidnapped South Korean. A South Korean envoy is headed for Afghanistan in the hopes of rescuing the rest. Most of the hostages are women. There are 21 or 22 remaining in custody.
Read the story6 minWhat's Next for the 'Special Relationship?'
Britain's new Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been portrayed as a big change from Tony Blair, especially on Iraq and the war on terror. But today at Camp David, Brown and President Bush filled the air with compliments . Each called the other his country's most important ally.
Read the story36 minBreakthrough Discovery in Battle against Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological disease that causes symptoms ranging from muscle weakness to paralysis. Its causes are environmental as well as genetic. Thirty years ago, researchers found one gene that's part of the problem.
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