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Archive for April, 2009
Water woes in Pakistan (8:30)
Political instability and escalating violence make Pakistan a US foreign policy priority. But there’s another looming crisis in the country. Pakistan is fast running out of water and much of what IS available is making people sick. The World’s Laura Lynch has the story. download
Protests escalate in Thailand (5:00)
In Thailand, there were clashes today between government forces and protesters in Bangkok. The Thai government has vowed to use “every means necessary” to end the chaos. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Lucy Williamson in Bangkok. download
Corruption may endanger Khmer rouge tribunals (4:30)
The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports on how accusations of corruption is affecting the trial of former Khmer Rouge officials in Cambodia. Among other things, international monitors say Cambodian staff members on the tribunal are forced to give kickbacks to government officials. download
Obama lifts restrictions for Cuban Americans (5:00)
President Obama today announced an easing of restrictions on travel to Cuba. The new rules will also allow American telecommunications companies to apply for licenses in Cuba. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Professor Lisandro Perez, founder of the Cuban Research Institute at Florida International University. download
Entire program – April 10, 2009
Today on The World: The search for solutions to the escalating problem of piracy off the Horn of Africa; Also — a trend in union negotiations in France when talks come to a standstill, workers take their boss hostage; and a gold mine in Romania could be worth billions…but it also poses an environmental threat.
Attacking piracy (4:30)
The World’s Katy Clark looks at the options available to protect ship crews from pirates off the Horn of Africa. Some observers say ship crews should be armed or protected by military force.
Can the shipping market stay afloat? (5:15)
Piracy is only one hazard for shipping companies. A much bigger threat right now is the collapse of the market. The BBC’s Adam Mynott has been trawling the waters of Europe to figure out how the shipping industry is doing.
French bosses held captive (3:00)
Recent labor unrest in France has seen the rise of a new trend in labor-management relations. Some French workers are holding company executive’s hostage. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from journalist Ann-Elisabeth Moutet.
Danger for Mexican journalists (3:30)
Mexican lawmakers recently passed a bill that says it’s a federal offense to threaten or murder a journalist. That says a lot about how dangerous it is for journalists to cover issues like corruption and drug-trafficking in Mexico. The World’s Lorne Matalon reports.
Day of mourning in Italy (2:00)
The BBC’s Duncan Kennedy reports on today’s open-air mass in L’Aquila for victims of Monday’s earthquake in Italy.
Protests in Georgia (5:30)
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Jacob Resneck in Tbilisi, Georgia, about the continued protests there. For the second day in a row, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to demand that the country’s president step down. GIPA Journalism School Blog
Gold, cyanide and Romania’s environment (6:45)
A Canadian company has a plan to dig for gold in Romania. It wants to re-open a giant mine there. But as the World’s Aaron Schachter reports, the company’s plan to use cyanide in the mining process has upset some of the mine’s neighbors.
Geo Quiz (1:00)
For today’s Geo Quiz we’re looking for a small state in northeastern Brazil. It’s the birthplace of Brazilian women’s soccer star Marta.
Geo answer (4:00)
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Julie Foudy about the new Women’s Professional Soccer League or WPS. One of the leagues top players is Brazilian soccer star, Marta. She hails from a small state in northeastern Brazil. It called Alagoas, and it’s the answer to today’s Geo Quiz.
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