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Archive for December, 2009
War costs for Afghanistan; Helmand dam project halted; CIA “black sites” in Lithuania
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This episode of The World’s American Influence podcast gets into the costs of the war in Afghanistan; the background to a huge reconstruction project that’s been in hold, the Kajakai dam in Helmand province, Afghanistan; and finally, Lithuania comes clean on the two CIA-run “black sites” that were located outside the capital, Vilnius. Download MP3
Music Heard on the Air for Weds, Dec 23, 2009
Between the stories on The World, we heard from Mario Grigorov, Jan Garbarek, Oran Etkin, Ali Farka Toure and Ry Cooder, and Praful
World Books Podcast: Pornografia Redux
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Hailed by Milan Kundera as one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century, Polish novelist and playwright Witold Gombrowicz (1904-1969) has not garnered the readership in English he deserves. That may change with the efforts of Danuta Borchardt, who has translated three of Gombrowicz’s novels. Her latest translation is of his 1966 novel “Pornografia.” (She won a National Translation Award for her version of “Ferdydurke,” Gombrowicz’s classic black comedy about the virtues of immaturity.) World Books editor Bill Marx talks to Borchardt about the erotic gamesmanship in “Pornografia,” the hazards of translating from the Polish, and why she decided to translate Gombrowicz in the first place.
Lorne Matalon’s Mexico Stories
Lorne Matalon has been reporting from Mexico for The World since November 2007. He has covered the Mexican ‘war on drugs’ from the frontlines, going on patrol with the Mexican armed forces. Lorne also covered immigration and economic stories from south of the border. He has also reported from Venezuela for The World.
What became of Romanian neglected orphans?
A BBC investigation has uncovered appalling conditions and abuse in adult institutions in Romania, 20 years after the fall of Nicolai Ceausescu exposed conditions in the country’s orphanages.
Entire program – December 22, 2009
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Today on The World: How bogus intelligence from a con artist in Nevada led to a nationwide Code Orange security alert; Also, a vote for gay marriage in Mexico City; And why a British priest says its OK under extreme circumstances to shoplift.
Lithuania hosted secret CIA prisons
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The CIA used at least two secret detention centers in Lithuania after the 9/11 attacks, a Lithuanian inquiry has found. At least eight terror suspects were held at one center on the outskirts of the capital Vilnius (pictured), the investigation found. It was formerly a riding school and the suspects were reportedly held there between 2004 and 2005. Matthew Bell looks at how the current practice of the CIA compares. Download MP3 (AP Photo: Mindaugas Kulbis)Romanians mark somber anniversary
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The people of Romania are marking the 20th anniversary of the revolution which brought down communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Small commemorations have been held at cemeteries and sites associated with the revolution. Ceausescu and his wife were executed by firing squad on Christmas Day 1989. Matthew Brunwasser looks at how Romanians have been dealing with their recent past. Download MP3
Finding a good cup of joe in Colombia
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Colombia, the world’s third-leading coffee exporter, is famous for its high-quality, hand-picked beans. But while Colombia excels at growing and selling coffee, getting a decent cup in Colombia itself is another matter entirely as John Otis reports from Bogotá. Download MP3
Calypso Rose
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Sixty-nine year old Calypso Rose is the queen of Calypso music. She was born in Tobago and her legacy looms large throughout the Caribbean. Earlier this year, anchor Marco Werman had the chance to meet her in her adopted home of Jamaica, New York. Download MP3
Dubious intelligence sparked 2003 alert
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Investigative journalist Aram Roston says a nationwide security alert back in 2003 was based on dubious information compiled by a man in Nevada and handed to the CIA. Roston writes about it in the current issue of Playboy magazine. And he speaks with anchor Marco Werman about the case.
Chinese dissident trial begins
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China’s most prominent dissident goes on trial tomorrow. He spearheaded a petition that called for democracy and more freedom of expression in China. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports from Beijing.
Vote for gay marriage in Mexico City
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Mexico City lawmakers voted to make their city the first in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriages. But the move has many opponents around Mexico. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Jose Carreno, a contributor to the Mexican newspaper Excelsior.
Exchange could impact Palestinian politics
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A leading Palestinian leader who is currently in an Israeli jail could be released as part of a prisoner exchanged being negotiated. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports on the role Marwan Barghouti could play in Palestinian politics.
Geo Quiz
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