Global Hit

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The World’s Marco Werman introduces us to the industrial music of Beijing duo “White.”

White

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The World’s Marco Werman introduces us to the industrial music of Beijing duo White.

Music Heard on Air for August 19, 2009

A List of Music Featured Between our reports for August 19, 2009

BBC finds evidence of Afghan election fraud

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A BBC investigation in Afghanistan has found evidence of voter fraud and corruption in the run-up to Thursday’s elections. According to the BBC investigation, thousands of voter ID cards (above) have been offered for sale and thousands of dollars have been offered in bribes to buy votes. We speak to one of the Afghans who went undercover to unearth the fraud. PHOTO: Matthew C. Moeller/AFP/Getty Images. >>> Click here to read more about the BBC investigation.

Chef Feraz sizzles on Iraqi television

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Every day, millions of Iraqis tune in to the TV program “Good Morning, Iraq.” And the program’s big draw? Chef Feraz, the man widely considered to be Iraq’s own top chef. His cooking tips are widely sought after by many, especially women. The BBC’s Natalia Antelava reports. >>>Click here for a BBC video of Chef Feraz.

“Arctic Sea” mystery

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The strange tale of a Russian-owned cargo ship that went missing is getting a little stranger. First the “Arctic Sea” was reported missing somewhere between Finland and its destination Algeria. Then came reports that the boat may have been hijacked not once, but twice. On Friday, the vessel was spotted somewhere off the coast of Cape Verde. Now Russia says it’s arrested eight hijackers. The BBC’s Gabriel Gatehouse has been following the story. >>> More coverage from the BBC

Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung dies

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A former president of South Korea, Kim Dae Jung has died of pneumonia after a long illness. He was 85. Kim Dae Jung was responsible for opening up relations with North Korea after more than four decades of unrelenting hostility. It was called the Sunshine Policy. He spent his life pursuing democracy and the reunification of his country with the North. He overcame the most daunting series of events – a kidnapping, repeated arrests, beatings, exile and a death sentence, emerging as a Nobel Laureate and ground-breaking leader of his country. Jason Strother reports from Seoul. >>> More coverage from the BBC (photo: Ray Locker / International Reporting Project)

Flamenco Hip-Hop

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Traditional Spanish flamenco meets modern hip-hop. That’s what the group Gnawledge is all about. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with band members Canyon Cody and Gnotes. Download the album: “Granada Doaba”

Entire program – August 18, 2009

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Today on The World: A BBC investigation documents fraud and corruption in Afghanistan’s upcoming presidential election; Russia arrests 8 alleged hijackers in the case of the missing cargo ship, “Arctic Sea,” and what happens when Spanish flamenco meets hip hop.

Pre-election violence in Afghanistan

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Rachel Reid of Human Rights Watch in Kabul about the spike in violence in the days before Thursday elections in Afghanistan.

Voting fraud in Afghanistan

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC’s Bilal Sarwary, who’s part of an investigative team that’s uncovered evidence of fraud and corruption in Afghanistan’s election – now just two days away.

Political columnist Robert Novak dies

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The World’s Katy Clark remembers political journalist Robert Novak, who died today at 78.

Iraq’s top celebrity chef

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The BBC’s Natalia Antelava spends a day with Chef Feraz, Iraq’s top celebrity chef.

Law and disorder in cyberspace

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Cybercrime is on the rise and botnets are largely to blame. Botnets are large groups of computers that spew out spam, worms and viruses. The trouble is that international law can’t keep up with the technology. Correspondent Cyrus Farivar reports.

Britain detonates World War II-era bomb

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More than a thousand people were evacuated from an area in northern England today so a bomb squad could detonated a 500-pound bomb left over from World War II. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from reporter Jill McKenzie, who was there for the controlled detonation.