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Many Muslims in sub-Saharan and North African countries observe the ancient rite of female genital mutilation. One estimate says more than 50,000 affected women now live in France, where a campaign to prosecute those responsible is under way.

French Muslim women are in the forefront of grassroots political activism. Some say it's not religion but social and economic discrimination that threatens this society's cohesion.

As the nation paused for a moment this week to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., former New Hampshire state Rep. Harvey Keye recalls his battle to have the holiday observed in his state. For the program's Wisdom Watch series, Keye discusses meeting the late reverend and the influence he had over Keye's life.

The Academy Award nominations were announced yesterday; we agree and disagree with the Academy's choices. We also talk about ‘There Will Be Blood,’ the new Woody Allen movie ‘Cassandra's Dream,’ a

The Academy Award nominations were announced yesterday; we agree and disagree with the Academy's choices. We also talk about ‘There Will Be Blood,’ the new Woody Allen movie ‘Cassandra's Dream,’ a

Tens of thousands of uneducated Muslim women are physically living in Germany but leading lives of isolation and violence in their homes. Many seek solace in religion. By reaching out to these women, Germany hopes to facilitate the integration of a larger Muslim community.

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After three days in Israel and the West Bank, President Bush arrived in Kuwait. His spokeswoman says he's thanking Kuwait for hosting U.S. troops. This visit is part of the weeklong trip for the president. He'll begin to shift the focus away from Middle East peace to regional security: Iraq and Iran.

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