Clinton in Congo

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has demanded an end to widespread sexual abuse in war-ravaged eastern DR Congo, during a visit to the country. Secretary Clinton spoke out during a tour of a crowded refugee camp in the eastern city of Goma. Earlier, following talks with Congolese President Joseph Kabila, she said there should be no impunity for the perpetrators of sexual violence. The World’s Jeb Sharp reports. (photo: AP/Etienne Kokolo) >>>Click here for Jeb’s award winning series on rape in Congo (Jan 2008)

Castle building gets medieval

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Medieval enthusiasts in the Burgundy region in France are turning back the clock to the 13th century. They are building a castle, from scratch, using only tools and techniques from the Middle Ages. The World’s Gerry Hadden takes you behind the scenes of this unique project. >>>Click here to see more photos from the Guedelon Chateau.

Afghanistan’s Tolo TV readies for election night

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Afghanistan’s popular Tolo TV is gearing up for the country’s elections next week. The channel is promising American-style coverage on election day and night, including on-the-scene reporting and exit polling. The idea, say channel executives is not just to generate buzz, but to hold Hamid Karzai, the current president, accountable. The World’s Aaron Schachter has the story. >>>Click here for more of Aaron’s recent coverage from Afghanistan.

“MI6: A Century in the Shadows”

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Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, known as MI6, is usually pretty tight-lipped about its role in the shadowy world of international espionage. But BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera recently got access to senior intelligence officers, agents, and even the head of MI6 himself. We interview Corera about the making of his radio documentary, “MI6: A Century in the Shadows.” >>>Click here to read and hear more about Corera’s radio documentary.

Entire program – August 11, 2009

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Today on The World: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls on Congo to put an end to widespread sexual violence, an Afghan TV station that’s going CNN-style for the upcoming presidential election.

Clinton in Congo

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continued her tour of the Democratic Republic of Congo today, highlighting the need for a response to the epidemic levels of sexual violence. The World’s Jeb Sharp has details.

Click here for Jeb Sharp’s award winning series on rape in Congo (Jan 2008)

Obama and Africa

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Jendayi Frazer, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs under President Bush, about where Africa lands on the priority list for the Obama Administration.

French castle gets old-style facelift

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The World’s Gerry Hadden reports on a project in Burgundy, France in which workers are building a castle using only medieval tools and techniques.

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Britain’s secret service

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Anchor Lisa Mullins talks with BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera about a BBC radio series looking at the history of MI6, Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service.

BBC: “MI6: A Century in the Shadows”

Afghan politics and the role of women

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The BBC’s David Loyn reports on how women who have entered politics in Afghanistan are faring as the country strives to embrace democracy.

The CNN of Afghanistan

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Afghanistan is gearing up for a presidential election next week. And Afghanistan’s Tolo TV will be on the scene with CNN-style coverage. They will have reporters on the scene and exit polling. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports.

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography puzzler.

On the Road to a Climate Deal: Bismarck, North Dakota

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The World’s Jason Margolis tells us why Bismarck, North Dakota has such a major role in determining US legislation on climate change.

Geo answer

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Today’s answer is the Pacific island nation of Samoa. That’s the independent nation next to the US territory of American Samoa. The government of Samoa wants the nation to switch from driving on the right — American-style — to driving on the left. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets the story from local filmmaker, Steven Percival.

South Pacific

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We’re looking for a country in the South Pacific… for today’s Geo Quiz. The island nation we want you to name is located within a larger group of islands in the South Pacific. The entire archipelago used to be known as the Navigator Islands.