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Archive for July 28th, 2009

Albinism worldwide

By Clark Boyd ⋅ July 28, 2009 ⋅ 17 comments ⋅ Transcript

Albinos lack pigmentation in their skin and their hair. It is for this reason alone that albinos have been the victims of mutilations and ritual crimes, especially in Africa. Human rights advocates have documented the slaughter of more than 40 albinos in Tanzania, Burundi, and Kenya. Phillip Martin reports on global efforts to show albinos in a more favorable light. (Photo by Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure.)

Entire program – July 28, 2009

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Today on The World: With troops returning from Iraq, the Pentagon struggles with what to do with all the military equipment there; What some human right groups are doing to help fight discrimination against Albinos around the world; and the story behind a massive European project aimed at harnessing Africa’s solar power.

Equipment sale in Iraq?

By The World ⋅ July 28, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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As security improves in Iraq, the next challenge facing the Pentagon is what to do with all the military equipment the US has shipped to Iraq in the past 6 years. The World’s Katy Clark reports.

New technology in Afghanistan

By The World ⋅ July 28, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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The American troops in Afghanistan’s Helmand province are employing some new military technology in their counter-insurgency efforts. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports on two examples of the updated technology the Stryker and something called “the land warrior.”

Mourning Britain’s war dead

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Main Street in the English town of Wootton Bassett, England has become a focal point for mourning British war dead. One of the town’s councillors tells host Lisa Mullins about the ritual that locals observe when the coffins of fallen soldiers are driven through the town.

Fighting discrimination against albinos

By The World ⋅ July 28, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Correspondent Phillip Martin continues his series on the plight of albinos across many races and cultures. Yesterday he reported on the sometimes deadly prejudice against albinos in West Africa. Today, he surveys global efforts to combat discrimination against albinos.

Israeli view of Obama team

By The World ⋅ July 28, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Correspondent Linda Gradstein reports on Israeli reaction to the Obama administration’s big push for regional peace talks in the Middle East.

Harnessing the Sun for North Africa and Beyond

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A group of European businesses is hoping to launch what would be the world’s most ambitious solar energy project — centered in North Africa. It’s a big vision…with big obstacles. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports.

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography puzzler.

Underage drinking in Italy

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Youth drinking has reached the danger level in many Italian cities. And so one of them has come up with an idea to fight the problem. Milan is making it illegal for kids under 16 to buy or drink alcohol publicly. Nancy Greenlease reports from Rome.
Photo: Nancy Greenlease

Photo: Nancy Greenlease

Geo answer

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The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Foro Italico, the sport complex in Rome, Italy where the World Swimming Championships are now underway. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Lisa Dillman, who’s covering the competition for the Los Angeles Times.

Global Hit: Rosalia de Souza

By The World ⋅ July 28, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments ⋅ Transcript

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For today’s Global hit we welcome Tom Schnabel, music programmer for public radio station KCRW in Santa Monica, California who tells us about Brazilian singer Rosalia de Souza.

A refreshing swim

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We’re taking a refreshing swim for today’s Geo Quiz. The place we want you to name is no muddy swimming hole, though. It’s a sports complex in Rome, Italy — where the World Swimming Championships are underway. Athletes are competing all this week in swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, and don’t forget water polo.

Rosalia de Souza

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For today’s Global hit we welcome Tom Schnabel, music programmer for public radio station KCRW in Santa Monica, California who tells us about Brazilian singer Rosalia de Souza.

World Books Review: Two Volumes of Swiss Horror

By World Books ⋅ July 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

spider Though separated by a century and a half, these two Swiss novellas detailing the outbreak of uncanny terror in rural communities paint surprisingly similar, and memorable, visions of social repression and religious hypocrisy.