Reputed ETA Military Chief Held In France
Nov 17th, 2008 · The man authorities say is the military leader of the Basque separatist rebel group ETA — Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina — is in custody in southwestern France.
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Mystery Novels, With A Southwestern Flair
Oct 30th, 2008 · Author Tony Hillerman died Oct. 26 at the age of 83. He was best known for his mystery novels, which evoked the Najavo culture of the American Southwest. In this 1998 interview, Hillerman discusses writing and his attraction to Native American culture.
Debate Party In Southwestern Virginia
Oct 3rd, 2008 · Viewers of Thursday night's debate between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden included a group at the University of Virginia's campus in Wise County. Steve Inskeep watched the debate with them and talks to Renee Montagne about the group had to say about the only debate between vice presidential candidates.
Democrats Woo Colorado Voters *
Sep 18th, 2008 · Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama visited southwestern Colorado this week, a region that has consistently gone to the GOP in previous presidential elections. We visit with three Democratic Party activists who are fighting for a stronger showing in their county. They don't expect to win, but hope to get enough Democratic votes to move the statewide numbers.
Inspired by a Trip to Vegas: 'I'll Fly Away' **
Jun 17th, 2008 · BPP producer Dan Pashman returns from a Southwestern vacation with Vegas culture shock and a renewed love of a song.
Chinese Troops Work to Prevent Flooding
May 29th, 2008 · Survivors of the devastating earthquake in southwestern China are facing the prospect of widespread flooding. Chinese troops have been working around the clock to drain an earthquake-created lake that is in danger of bursting its banks.
China Taps Citizen Volunteers to Dole Quake Aid
May 28th, 2008 · Since the devastating earthquake in southwestern China, hundreds of Chinese have volunteered to oversee the distribution of disaster relief funds and supplies. The aim is to prevent corrupt local officials from embezzling the funds. Observers say the experiment could increase public participation in anti-corruption efforts.
School in Session in China Tent City
May 26th, 2008 · Two weeks after a huge earthquake rocked southwestern China, claiming more than 65,000 lives, another powerful aftershock hit the region Sunday, toppling tens of thousands of homes. Millions of people in southwestern China are homeless, so the government has set up tent cities. In Beichuan county, school was in session in one tent.
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