UN resolution against proliferation

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President Obama chaired a meeting of the U.N. Security Council today, which approved a resolution aimed at stopping the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The World’s Katy Clark reports.

The “no nukes” movement

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The World’s Jeb Sharp reports on what happened to the nuclear disarmament movement after its heyday during the Cold War.

Middle East and nukes

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Iran’s nuclear posturing has inspired some of its neighbors to pursue their own nuclear programs. Some experts say such programs could provide cover for the development of nuclear weapons in the region. Others aren’t so sure. The World’s Aaron Schachter has the story.

Pittsburgh’s G-20 marketing

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The World’s Jason Margolis reports on efforts to use this week’s G-20 summit in Pittsburgh as a marketing opportunity for local businesses.

AIDS vaccine test results

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The World’s Laura Lynch reports that scientists who conducted an AIDS vaccine trial in Thailand say the results showed the vaccine cut the risk of infection by as much as a third. At least some scientists see the results announced today as encouraging.

AIDS researcher on vaccine news

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks about todays AIDS vaccine news with Jon Cohen, author of “Shots in the Dark: The Wayward Search for the AIDS Vaccine.”

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography quiz.

Latin cooking’s special ingredient

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Anchor Marco Werman remembers the man behind the Sazon Goya seasoning packets. Jose Antonio Ortega Bonet died in Florida recently. Marco speaks with TV chef Daisy Martinez about the impact Ortega’s seasoning packets had in Latino kitchens.

Geo answer

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Today’s Geo Quiz answer is the English Midlands, where a treasure trove of 7th century gold and silver was discovered in July by a man walking across some fields with his metal detector. The World’s David Leveille has details.

Global Hit: praCh Ly

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Corey Takahashi profiles U.S.-based rapper, “praCh” Ly, who has become known as the voice of Cambodian refugee rap. And it all began with a CD he made on a karaoke machine in his parents’ garage.

Music Heard on Air for September 24, 2009

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Obama at the United Nations

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President Barack Obama has acknowledged the stark challenges faced by the world, but said the U.S. cannot succeed in tackling them alone. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports on the President’s first speech to the UN General Assembly in New York. Download MP3 (Photo: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

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• Big week for Obama at the UN

The state of nuclear non-proliferation

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In his first speech before the General Assembly, the President also addressed nuclear non-proliferation and related security issues. The World’s Katy Clark gives us an update on the issue of containing the spread of nuclear weapons. Download MP3

• FAQ nuclear disarmament
• Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

G20 summit tomorrow

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Today all eyes are on the United Nations in New York. World leaders, including President Obama, gathered there for the 64th UN General Assembly. Tomorrow, the leaders of the world’s biggest economies will be moving to another US city. Pittsburgh is hosting the G20 summit tomorrow and Friday. The 20 nations represented make up 85 percent of the global economy. The World’s Jason Margolis reports from Pittsburgh. Download MP3 (Photo SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

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‘Blood Safari’

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Marco Werman talks with our book critic Christopher Merrill about a new novel called “Blood Safari” from South African writer Deon Meyer. Download MP3

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