Entire program – January 19, 2010

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Today on The World: The US military airdrops food and water to Haiti quake survivors; Also, doctors trying to help the wounded in Haiti confront a lack of basic medicines and equipment; Plus, Israeli plans to withdraw from a part of Lebanon — as long as Hezbollah promises not to use it for future attacks.

Helping Haiti from the air

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US troops are fanning out across Haiti as aid operations gather momentum, a week after the devastating earthquake. UN officials said aid distribution points were being set up in the capital and UN security forces would accompany US troops as they delivered supplies. Helicopters dropped scores of US troops at the presidential palace grounds, who then moved to secure a nearby hospital. Marco Werman talks with The World’s Amy Bracken who is in Haiti. Download MP3

• BBC coverage
• Latest pictures from Haiti
• Monday’s coverage on The World
• You can help through these aid organizations

France’s aid effort in Haiti

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been trying to defuse a potentially embarrassing quarrel with the United States over claims that France is being sidelined in the aid effort in Haiti. France’s International Co-operation Minister Alain Joyandet complained that a French plane carrying a field hospital was turned back by US troops. The World’s Europe correspondent Gerry Hadden reports. Download MP3

• BBC coverage

The village of Ghajar

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Israel is prepared to hand the northern section of a divided village on the Lebanon border over to United Nations forces. But people in the town aren’t happy about it. They say they’re part of Syria. Aaron Schacther reports from the village of Ghajar. Download MP3

• Audio slideshow
• Wikipedia: Ghajar

Obama gets a mixed review in Ghana

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Many Africans were euphoric over the inauguration of President Obama. On his visit to Accra last year, the President said “great days lie ahead for Ghana.” Now some Ghanaians say they’re still waiting to see whether the President can improve the lives of Africans. Download MP3

• See a map of President Obama’s first year travels
• Listen Laura Lynch’s story from July 10, 2009: President Obama in Ghana

US air drops aid in Haiti

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The US military has resorted to airdrops in Haiti, as part of its efforts to speed the flow of aid to earthquake survivors. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Nick Davis about the airdrops, which included food rations and drinking water.

Doctors in Haiti lack basics

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The BBC’s Mike Thomson reports from a makeshift hospital in Haiti, where doctors say many of the wounded could die for lack of medicine or the right medical equipment.

Haiti’s orphans

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Tom DiFilipo, head of the Joint Council on International Children’s Services, about the plight of thousands of children left orphaned by the earthquake in Haiti.

Scenes from Haiti

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Amy Bracken in a suburb of Port au Prince about what she’s been seeing there.

Silver lining for Haiti?

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The World’s Katy Clark examines whether the Haiti earthquake could ultimately lead to a better life for Haitians overall.

Geo Quiz

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Where will our Geo Quiz take us today?

Geo answer

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Today’s Geo Quiz has at least two answers: the body of water between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula is called the Persian Gulf by Iran and the Arabian Gulf by the Saudis. Anchor Marco Werman learns more about this geographical dispute from geography professor William Rowe.

A waterway in southwest Asia

There are at least two answers to today’s Geo Quiz. We’re looking for the name of a waterway in southwest Asia. It’s the one that separates Iran from Saudi Arabia. Problem is there’s no perfect agreement on what to call it…

Kenge Kenge

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The band Kenge Kenge from Kenya is old school in a modern city. They play traditional music from the Luo ethnic group. But they perform it — and live — in the hustle and bustle of Nairobi. Does that alienate younger music fans in the Kenyan capital?

Music Heard on Air for January 19, 2010

Tunes Spun On The Word Between our reports for January 19, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Toumani Diabate, Yo Yo Ma & the Silk Road Ensamble, Milan Kovacev, Kaki King, Jesse Cook, Radio Nomade.