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Japan proposed a plan that would cost 2. 4 billion. China estimated the cost at roughly 5 billion. Sources say key indonesian ministers argued that both proposals required too large a financial burden on the government. Coordinating minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution said theyre looking for a 30 to 40 cheaper alternative even if it requires slower trains. He said hell meet about the ambassadors on friday to explain the governments stance. At least 14 people drowned and about 40 remain missing after a boat carrying indonesian workers capsized off the western coast of malaysia. Rescue...

Even industry has grown rapidly. The camps outside israels borders where more than a million refugees maintain a miserable existence. Israel says it would be impossible to readmit them. The arab states sporting the refugees do not accept any condition at all. Up next on American History tv, a panel of historians and Museum Professionals talk about methods and challenges for presenting womens his to a nonacademic audience. They make recommendations and discuss upcoming projects. This round table was part of the american historical Associations Annual meeting and is about two hours. Thank you ve...

Its an opportunity to learn about innovation thats happening in the marketplace and how that will impact my job at the fcc. I look at new televisions i think what is that going to do for television standard. When i think about head phones, what is it going to do for raf and things like that. Satellite products and video products, its whats the impact on so many different items we have before us or items that may come before us and i get to learn a number of different products that may come to market at some point that may not involve us today that might involve us in the future so its an oppor...

Understanding of history and its impact on the world today. To develop an Educational Initiative for young people, students, and adults. She recently led the historical campaign, which raised more than 100 million. Under her directions the New York Historical society has lost groundbreaking exhibitions. In recent years she has been honored with the woman of distinction metal, the deans metal in 2005, education and student advocacy award. And many many other awards we do not have time to read today because we want to hear what she has to say. She also has done research that focus on the creatio...

Which is telling people how long you sat, how long were you in class. Its not very good at telling people what youve actually learned. Ifill those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs s...