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05/08/2010

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One man's account of saving his family in the Haiti earthquake and rebuilding his life.

HAITI SURVIVOR
Marc Andre Grafton lost his 6-year-old son in the Haiti earthquake, but was able to rescue his wife and daughter. The Red Cross treated his daughter's injuries, and Marc now works for them. He describes how he has rebuilt his life since the disaster. 

CAUCASUS WAR STORIES - GEORGIA
Tom Esslemont travels to Georgia, where the conflicts of the last two decades have forced nearly a quarter of a million Georgians from their homes. He hears the story of one woman caught up in those events, and explores the part war plays in Georgian culture. 

SOLO SAILING
As 14-year-old Laura Dekker sets off on her attempt to be the youngest person to sail solo around the world, we hear from British teenager Mike Perham who held that title until earlier this year.

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