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Archive for July 9th, 2009
Women only pharmacy
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We’re looking for a city in western Canada where a one-of-a-kind pharmacy opened its doors this week. It’s a pharmacy that serves only women. It’s a pharmacy that serves only women. Listen to the interview below to find out why a local women’s health group thought a women-only pharmacy was needed….
Entire program – July 9, 2009
Today on The World: New protests in Iran’s capital Tehran are met with a stiff government response; Scientists in Kenya try to protect the wildlife from the adverse effects of human development; and Ghana prepares to welcome Barack Obama. Listen
Renewed protests in Iran
There were new protests in Iran’s capital Tehran today. Demonstrators gathered despite an official ban on public gatherings. Witnesses say protesters were dispersed and beaten by government forces. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets the story from Los Angeles Times reporter Borzhou Daragahi, who’s in Beirut.
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Chinese city on edge
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World’s Mary Kay Magistad about the mood in the city of Urumqi in western China, where ethnic riots broke out earlier this week between ethnic Uighurs and Han Chinese.
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Music Heard on Air for July 9, 2009
A List of Music Featured Between our reports for July 9, 2009
Blakk Rasta
President Obama may find himself serenaded by one of Ghana’s hottest musicians during his visit to the country. Blakk Rasta shot to fame last year with his song called – you guessed it – “Barack Obama”.
Western expats in demand in China
Correspondent Bill Marcus tells us how in China you can make good money simply by being a white westerner.
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Humans, Wildlife and Kenya’s Masai Mara
Wildlife populations in the East African nation of Kenya are in trouble. Scientists say human development around the country’s national parks is squeezing out the animals. Producer Jon Miller investigates attempts to protect wildlife around Kenya’s famed Masai Mara reserve.
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Ghana set to welcome President Obama
President Obama’s trip to Ghana this weekend draws attention to the country’s history as a gateway to American slavery. But Ghana is also a travel destination for many African-Americans. And some have chosen to relocate there. The World’s Laura Lynch has the story.
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A dancing President?
A newspaper in Ghana wonders whether President Obama will show off any dance moves he visits the country later this week. Anchor Lisa Mullins has details.
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Global influence on dance
Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to American choreographer Karole Armitage about her world tour of new dance pieces that use classical and contemporary music from Hungary to Burkina Faso and the U.S.
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Golan Heights, Israel, Syria and the US
The Israeli-controlled Golan Heights is a peaceful place, but it’s also considered by most of the world to be occupied territory. Some experts say the Obama administration should help bring about a peace deal between Israel and Syria – and one that involves returning the Golan to Syrian control. But few people in the region think a breakthrough will be quick or easy. Listen
Geo Quiz Answer
The answer to today’s geoquiz is Vancouver, British Colombia, where today the first North American pharmacy exclusively for women opened its doors. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with owner Caryn Duncan, about how her store offers women the kind of help that’s been hard to find. Listen Geo Quiz archive Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Global Hit: Blakk Rasta
The World’s Marco Werman profiles Ghanian musician, Blakk Rasta, who shot to fame last year when he wrote a song called “Barack Obama”. Listen
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