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Week of February 23, 2012

China and Ireland leaders shaking hands. -AP
China and Ireland leaders shaking hands. -AP

Words in this episode:

accommodations
bilateral
pre-emptive
austerity

Iran halts oil exports to Britain and France, protests in Greece continue, New Zealand marks the anniversary of a deadly earthquake, and China's vice president visits Ireland.

Also in this Episode:

  • Learn what happened to the U.S. Hockey team this week during the 1980 Winter Olympics.
  • Celebrate Black History Month with the president of Bausch & Lomb's Global Vision Care department.
  • Learn about Carnival in Venice, Italy.
  • Current Question of the Week: "Is President Obama doing a good job? Why or why not?"

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