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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 3590 | 54m 19s

Tonight on the program, we examine the U.S.'s year of diplomacy and how it has affected the country's international standing. Also: A news wrap-up of stories from around the globe on this Christmas day, a second look at tech's next feats , India's central bank chief talks reducing dependence on foreign money and writer Jay Parini considers how people experience God through the story of Jesus.

Aired: 12/24/13 | Expires: 12/31/69
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