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Archive for April, 2009
A match for the ages (8:30)
Katy Clark speaks with Marshall Jon Fisher about what he describes as the greatest tennis match ever played. Fisher’s new book, “A Terrible Splendor,” tells the story of the 1937 Davis Cup semi-final match between American Don Budge and Gottfried von Cramm, a German. With war on the horizon, Von Cramm was literally playing for [...]
Thousands displaced in Sri Lanka violence (4:15)
Anchor Katy Clark speaks with the BBC’s Charles Haviland in Sri Lanka about the latest chapter in the country’s 25-year civil war. The Sri Lankan military is fighting its way into the last slice of territory held by Tamil Tiger rebels. Tens of thousands of civilians are trying to flee the area, and there are [...]
God is back (6:30)
The World’s religion editor Jane Little speaks with John Micklethwait of the Economist magazine. He’s the co-author with Adrian Wooldridge of a new book called “God is Back.” It describes a global revival of faith.
Fierce competition for mayor of Sochi (4:00)
The Russian political event of the year may very well be hundreds of miles from Moscow. A ballerina, a porn star, a billionaire, and an arm wrestling champion are all among the candidates for mayor of Sochi, the resort town that will host the 2014 Winter Olympics. Jessica Golloher has the story.
Geo answer (3:20)
The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Petty Island, a small island in the Delaware River between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It’s been owned for years by the oil company CITGO, which is owned by the Venezuelan government. Now Venezuela wants to hand ownership of the island over to New Jersey. Anchor Katy Clark gets [...]
Global Hit (4:50)
Techtonic is the name of the latest dance craze in the nightclubs of France. The World’s Gerry Hadden has that story.
Islamist violence in Pakistan
Pakistan is gripped by a wave of bloody attacks by Islamic militants. In one of the most recent, they stormed a police training school in Lahore armed with guns and grenades. It’s the latest evidence of the violence spreading from the troubled North-West border region to the country’s major cities. The BBC’s Jill McGivering has been traveling across Pakistan, conducting interviews with a variety of people in an attempt to assess the impact of the insurgency.
Pirate Bay Founders in the Brig, Obama Tech Policy, and Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto
First, we look at the Swedish court ruling against the founders of The Pirate Bay. We have an explainer and analysis on that. Also, how is Barack Obama’s embrace of new technologies during the campaign playing out now that his administration is in power? It’s a mixed report card. And we end with a segment on robots. They’re already helping soldiers dispose of improvised explosive devices, and helping ordinary folks vacuum the floors. What’s next for ‘bots? Listen
Entire program – April 21, 2009
Today on The World: President Obama focuses on the Middle East, as he hosts the King of Jordan at the White House; Also, a US decision not to renegotiate NAFTA right now gets mixed reviews in Mexico; Plus what actor Jackie Chan thinks about freedom in China — and why he might wish he hadn’t [...]
President Obama focusing on Mideast (4:20)
President Obama met with the King of Jordan today at the White House. Mr. Obama says he’s a strong supporter of a Palestinian state alongside Israel. But as The World’s Aaron Schachter reports, many in the Middle East are doubtful that President Obama or anybody else could bring about significant change in the region right [...]
Considering a two-state solution (4:00)
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Joel Rubin, Government Affairs Director for “J Street,” a political action committee and lobbying group. The group represents pro-Israel, pro-peace American Jews and their allies, and supports a two-state solution for the Middle East.
NAFTA stays as is (3:45)
The World’s Lorne Matalon reports on how Mexico is reacting to the Obama Administration’s decision not to seek a renegotiation of NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mexico’s government doesn’t want to re-open the trade deal. But critics in Mexico are disappointed, because they feel NAFTA has hurt Mexicans economically.
Next day at the UN conference on racism (1:00)
On the first day of the UN conference on racism, Iran’s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad provoked a walk out with his speech labeling Israel a racist state. Anchor Marco Werman has this quick note on the second day of the UN conference on racism.
Policing the police at the G20 meeting (3:30)
The British government launched hearings today into the actions of some police officers during the G20 summit in London earlier this month. Police have been accused of attacking protesters at the summit — and one of the confrontations may have led to a protester’s death. The World’s Laura Lynch reports from London.
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