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Archive for September 1st, 2009
Lockerbie papers published
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The British government has released letters to Scottish ministers on the controversial decision to release the Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds. Terminally ill Libyan Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi was freed on August 20th. He received a hero’s welcome when he arrived back in Libya (pictured in AP photo) which caused outrage in Britain and the US. The World’s Laura Lynch reports from London >>>click here to listen to Laura Lynch’s previous coverage
World War II anniversary
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attended ceremonies in Poland today marking the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II and rejected claims that Russia had a role in sparking the conflict. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Svetlana Savranskaya director of Russian programs at the National Security Archive at George Washington University. >>>BBC coverage
The war in Afghanistan
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August was the bloodiest month for US and international forces in Afghanistan. A report yesterday from the American commander, General Stanley McChrystal, is said to acknowledge that the situation is grim and that a new strategy is needed. Marco Werman talks with Andrew Exum, an army veteran of both Afghanistan and Iraq, and now a Fellow at the Washington think tank, the Center for a New American Security about the situation in Afghanistan. >>>Read more about the situation in Afghanistan
German comedian’s election bid
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Meet Horst Schlämmer, alter-ego of one of Germany’s most famous comedians, Hape Kerkeling. Schlämmer usually works as the deputy editor of a fictitious German newspaper. But now, Kerkeling’s got his creation running for public office. And not just any public office. Schlämmer wants to be Chancellor. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Schlämmer, and Kerkeling. >>>more about Kerkeling and his book I’m off then >>>More about Horst Schlämmer’s election run.
‘Misery literature’ for kids
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Children’s books are too depressing and don’t offer kids any hope, says Britain’s former children’s laureate Anne Fine. The BBC’s Mark Coles reports on the rise of so-called ‘misery literature’ for children, books that depict real-life tragedy, including events such as the Iraq war. Download MP3
Entire program – September 1, 2009
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Today on The World: The British government releases the official letters behind the controversial release of the Lockerbie bomber; South Korea decides to spruce up its image; and should war and trauma be the subject of children’s books?
Lockerbie letters released
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The World’s Laura Lynch reports on the ongoing controversy over the decision to free the Libyan man convicted of the bombing of flight Pan Am 103 over the Scottish town of Lockerbie. Today, the controversy grew as the British government released official letters between British ministers and Scottish officials leading up to the release.
Russia’s role in World War II
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin attended ceremonies in Poland today marking the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II — and rejected claims that Russia had a role in sparking the conflict. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Svetlana Savranskaya, director of Russian programs at the National Security Archive at George Washington University.
Tourism hurting in France
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Economic hard times have caused many tourists to rethink their travel plans. Genevieve Oger reports from Paris that not only have fewer tourists visited the French capital this summer — they also spent less time and money while there.
A new image for South Korea
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South Korean officials are hoping to improve the country’s image around the globe — by building a national brand. Jason Strother has the story.
Mohammed Ali’s Irish roots
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Muhammed Ali was in Ireland today…tracing his family roots to the town of Ennis in western Ireland. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Mark Nolan, Managing Director of the Dromoland Castle Hotel, where the boxing legend was a guest of honor at a fundraising banquet.
US Afghan options
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President Obama is facing a serious situation in Afghanistan, with the top US commander calling for a revised military strategy there. Anchor Marco Werman reviews the situation with Andrew Exum of the Center for a New American Security in Washington.
Afghan army gets good marks
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The World’s Katy Clark reports that the Afghan National Army may not be big enough to secure the country on its own, but it is growing and getting good marks from military experts.
Harsh realities in children’s books
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The BBC’s Mark Coles reports on the rise of so-called ‘misery literature’ for children, books that depict real-life tragedy, including events such as the Iraq war. Are trauma and despair the right stuff for kids’ books?
Geo Quiz
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