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Archive for June, 2009
President’s new financial rules
President Obama announced his proposed new rules for the U.S. financial industry today. Anchor Marco Werman explores the global implications with Grep Ip, U.S. Economics Editor for The Economist magazine. Listen
Farm jobs coveted in Spain
The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Spain, where newly unemployed workers are competing with immigrant labourers for seasonal jobs on the nation’s farms. Listen
West bank tensions simmer
The World’s Matthew Bell reports on the simmering tensions in one West Bank town between Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas. Listen
Geo answer: Refugees Worldwide
For today’s Geo Quiz, we asked you to name the number of refugees in the world. The answer, provided by the United Nations refugee agency, is an estimated 42-million people. Listen
Curious foreign expressions (5:15)
Anchor Marco Werman talks to Jag Bhalla, author of ‘I’m Not Hanging Noodles on Your Ears.” It’s a new book about idiomatic expressions from around the globe.
Jag Bhalla’s “I’m Not Hanging Noodles on Your Ears.”
If I told you that I’m not hanging noodles on your ears, you probably wouldn’t know what I mean. No surprise there; that’s the literal translation of a Russian expression. A new book highlights all kinds of quirky phrases from around the globe. And guess what? It’s called I’m Not Hanging Noodles on Your Ears, [...]
Global Hit: Brazil’s Jorge Ben
Marco Werman tells us about “Tudo Ben” a new CD of songs by Brazilian singer-songwriter Jorge Ben. Listen
Entire program – June 16, 2009
Today on The World: Iran’s Islamic leadership say it’s prepared for a partial recount….thousands of protesters still swarm the capital; Efforts to save the Tasmanian devil from a deadly cancer that threatens to wipe out the species; and a second chance to enjoy the life’s work of Bunny Wailer – he’s re-mastering his song catalog. [...]
Trouble in Tehran
The World’s Laura Lynch has the latest on the turmoil in Iran, where thousands are still thronging the streets to protest last Friday’s election results. Listen
A journalist’s view of Iran
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi about her views on the developments in Iran since last Friday’s elections. Saberi worked as a reporter in Iran for six years until she was arrested and jailed this winter on charges of espionage. She was released last month. Listen
Tasmanian Devil on the Brink of Extinction
A deadly cancer is threatening to wipe out Tasmania’s most famous resident — the Tasmanian devil. Reporter Jake Warga has the story. Listen
A butterfly comeback
Anchor Marco Werman has details on the successful re-introduction of the large blue butterfly… 30 years after it was declared extinct in Britain. Listen
US tries to win over Afghans
The World’s Aaron Schachter reports on the efforts of US Marines in Afghanistan to get Afghans to take sides against the Taliban. It’s one of the latest strategies for fighting the insurgency in Afghanistan. Listen
New leadership for North Korea
The son of North Korea’s ailing leader Kim Jong Il was rumored to have visited China’s president last week in Beijing. That’s fueling suspicions that Kim’s third son has been anointed to be North Korea’s next leader. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad has more. Listen
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