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Archive for September 18th, 2009
Global Political Cartoons: Sep 12-18, 2009
This week’s cartoons is show how difficult it is for President Obama to heal the US health care system, discipline Wall Street, or satisfy his European allies. We also see Israel defend itself against a UN report and who needs new footwear? The just-freed Iraqi shoe thrower.
Clashes erupt at Iranian opposition rally
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Thousands of opposition supporters have clashed with security forces during a government-sponsored rally in Tehran. Iran’s reformists had been warned not to try to turn the pro-Palestinian ‘Jerusalem Day’ marches into anti-government protests. Meanwhile, President Ahmadinejad delivered a speech in which he reiterated his claims that the Nazi Holocaust was a “myth”. The World’s Laura Lynch reports. (AP photo shows opposition supporter on June 15)Download MP3Iran’s missile weapons
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President Obama has shelved the Bush adminstration’s plan for an Eastern European missile defense system, saying a redesigned system would be more effective against any threat from Iranian missiles. Iran’s military says its Shahab-3 missiles have a range of 1,240 miles, this means that they could reach south-eastern Europe. Stanford University professor David Holloway recently authored a report on Iran’s nuclear and missile potential. We asked him for a reality check. Download MP3Building consensus at the UN Climate Conference
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The UK Secretary for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband, is in Washington ahead of December’s UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen. He will meet environment ministers of the world’s largest economies to build consensus for an effective global agreement. We speak with Mr. Miliband. Download MP3Dancing boys of Afghanistan
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Ghaith Abdul-Ahad writes for The Guardian newspaper in London. His latest story is about Afghanistan’s “dancing boys” or “bacha bazi.” These boys are mostly between the ages of 14-18, and are hired to dance at private parties. It was an ancient tradition banned by the Taliban. But now it’s back. Older men in northern Afghanistan are hiring out young male dancers to entertain them, and to have sex with them. (Photo: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad) Download MP3 Italy’s Lorenzo Jovanotti goes on ‘Safari’
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Italy’s Lorenzo Jovanotti used to dream of becoming his country’s answer to the American rap group The Beastie Boys. Jovanotti’s sound has changed over the years. His latest release is called Safari. The World’s Marco Werman has more. Download MP3Entire program – September 18, 2009
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Today on The World: Competing demonstrations in Iran as tens of thousands of people took to the streets for rallies both FOR and AGAINST the Iranian government; Also, a top British official tells us about efforts to craft a new international agreement on how to tackle climate change; And, we meet an Italian musician who started out with an American-inspired dream…to rap like the Beastie Boys.
Competing rallies in Tehran
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Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tehran today, as both government and opposition supporters staged rallies. The World’s Laura Lynch has details.
The new missile defense strategy
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Stanford University professor David Holloway authored a report on Iran’s nuclear and missile potential that influenced the changes in President Obama’s missile defense plan. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Holloway about the new plan.
Turkey’s potential role in missile defense plan
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The World’s Aaron Schachter reports on what role Turkey might play in President Obama’s new missile defense program and what impact that might have on Turkey’s image in the Middle East.
Italy calls for exit from Afghanistan
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Italy’s Prime Minister says he wants Italian troops out of Afghanistan as soon as possible. That’s after six Italian soldiers participating in NATO operations in Afghanistan died yesterday in a suicide bomb attack. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports.
Dancing boys of Afghanistan
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An ancient tradition banned by the Taliban is now experiencing a comeback in Afghanistan. It’s the practice of “bacha bazi” or ‘boy for play’. Teenage boys abandoned by their families are forced to dance at parties and sometimes become sex partners for men. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Ghaith Abdul Ahad, who wrote about ‘bacha bazi’ for The Guardian newspaper.
Crunch time for climate change treaty
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with British Secretary for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband, about efforts to craft a new international agreement on how to tackle climate change. The head of the United Nations has called a special meeting of global leaders next week to instil a sense of urgency.
UN creates agency dedicated to women’s issues
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The UN General Assembly has authorized the establishment of a new UN agency devoted to women. Women’s advocates hope the new agency will make women’s concerns more of a priority at the UN. The World’s Jeb Sharp reports.
Geo Quiz and answer
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Today’s Geo Quiz deals with a tussle over the new Tube map in London. The city’s latest map of the London Underground excludes an image of the Thames River, and that’s ruffled some feathers. We asked you to name some other cities where the local subway map leaves out a major river. The cities we were looking for are Berlin, Madrid, Osaka, Bilbao, Beijing, Stockholm, Valencia, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Chicago. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Mark Ovenden, author of Transit Maps of the World.
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