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Archive for July 3rd, 2009
Kawk fighting in Kabul
With all the military action in Afghanistan, it’s easy to forget that many people in the country go about their business as they’ve always done. Here’s an example. Weekends in the capital, Kabul, begin on Fridays. That’s when people attend the mosque and spend time with their families. But there’s another favorite pastime – kawk fighting. The World’s Aaron Schachter took a closer look…
Entire program – July 3, 2009
Today on The World: US troops make their way through southern Afghanistan on day two of a major military operation aimed at clearing out the Taliban and winning over locals; an anti-gay backlash in Senegal, and the government is leading the way; and a bride and groom separated by visa problems and thousands of miles go ahead with wedding day plans – thanks to the internet.
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La dolce vita
In the Geo Quiz, we want you to name the place referenced by a scene in a classic film by Federico Fellini.
Femi Kuti
Marco Werman talks with Nigerian afrobeat musician Femi Kuti, son of the late pioneer of the genre Fela Kuti, and gets him to answer the questions he himself poses on his new CD about progress in Africa. Video: Three Questions for Femi Kuti
US progress in Afghanistan
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Rajiv Chandrasekaran, a Washington Post correspondent embedded with the Marines, for the latest on the US operation launched yesterday in southern Afghanistan.
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The British in Afghanistan
The deaths of two British soldiers in Afghanistan earlier this week has sparked debate about Britain’s role in the war. The World’s Laura Lynch reports from London.
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Afghan pastime
The World’s Aaron Schachter tells us about the Afghan sport of kawk fighting. It’s a favorite Friday pastime for many Afghans in Kabul.
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US stance on political crisis in Honduras
The Obama Administration has condemned this week’s coup in Honduras. That puts the US in the unusual position of siding with traditional foes Venezuela and Cuba. The World’s Katy Clark reports.
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Mid-term elections in Mexico
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has a high approval rating in his country, but his party isn’t expected to do well in this weekend’s midterm elections. The World’s Lorne Matalon reports.
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West African crackdown on homosexuals
Correspondent Jori Lewis reports on how gay men in Senegal have become targets of violence and a government crackdown.
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Skyping the wedding
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with a man in Denver who’s exchanging wedding vows tomorrow with a woman in China. Joe Sinisi and Liu Shu had planned their wedding in Denver, complete with 158 guests. But the bride got held up when her visa was delayed. Still, the wedding will go on, thanks to the internet software Skype.
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Global Hit: Femi Kuti
Anchor Marco Werman interviews Nigerian afrobeat musician Femi Kuti, son of the late pioneer of the genre Fela Kuti, and gets him to answer the questions he himself poses on his new CD about progress in Africa.
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Unemployment Figures and New Types of Work
The new U.S. unemployment figures came out this week. The good news: The rate of job losses is slowing. The bad news: Unemployment is at a 26-year high.
It’s not just Americans who are feeling the pain. In parts of Europe, unemployment is well above 10 percent. This is forcing some people to look for jobs thought unimaginable just a few months ago.
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