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Archive for January, 2010
Entire program – January 12, 2010
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Today on The World: A conversation with Yemen’s foreign minister, who says his country doesn’t want the U-S involved in its efforts against al Qaeda; Also, new barriers in the Middle East, as Egypt and Israel both move to block parts of their borders; Plus, South Africa defends its security plan for soccer’s World Cup.
Gitmo debrief
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Shortly after taking office, President Obama issued an executive order to shut down the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay within a year. The White House has now acknowledged it won’t make that January deadline. The World’s Katy Clark has reported several times from the detention facility on Cuba, she just returned from another reporting trip there. Jeb Sharp gets a debrief. Download MP3 (Photo: Katy Clark)
Yemen’s fight with al Qaeda
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The US and its allies helping Yemen fight al-Qaeda should not pressure it to carry out reforms or resolve other internal conflicts, Yemen’s foreign minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi said this week. Jeb Sharp speaks with Ali Muthana, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Yemen about his country’s relationship with the US. Download MP3 (Photo: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP/Getty Images)
The poet of Baghdad
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Nabeel Yasin is a highly-acclaimed Iraqi poet who was blacklisted in his country in 1978 for refusing to write poems glorifying Saddam Hussein’s regime. Now three decades later he is back in his homeland where he is running for prime minister in the elections scheduled in March. Jeb Sharp talks with Yasin. Download MP3
Ugandan witch doctors sacrifice children
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The secret shrine of a witch doctor, body parts, dead children – these are the horrific details revealed in this documentary on an apparent rise in human sacrifice in Uganda. People there believe that human body parts will appease evil spirits. In this Best of the BBC, Tim Whewell travels to Uganda to investigate. Please note this program contains disturbing accounts throughout Download MP3Talking Travel: New Airline Security Measures
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Episode four of Talking Travel explores the confusion surrounding the new regulations for air travelers in the wake of the attempt to bring down Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on Christmas Day. We also explore the cities chosen by Lonely Planet readers as the world’s worst. Wolverhampton, England anyone? Tom Hall and Robert Reid also share stories from their holiday sojourns.
al Qaeda in Canada
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An al Qaeda-inspired plot is making headlines in Canada. It involves a home-grown plot that allegedly targeted major landmarks in Toronto. This week, one of the alleged ringleaders went on trial. Anita Elash has more from Toronto.
Egypt and Israel strengthen border
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Egypt is building an underground barrier along its border with Gaza to prevent smuggling. And Israel says it will put up its own wall along its border with Egypt. Ursula Lindsey has the story from Cairo.
Taiwan develops taste for coffee
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Thibault Worth reports from Taiwan on a recent rise in the popularity of coffee and coffee shops on the island. This piece was produced with the help of Zing Jao. Photo below: Wei-ming Cho, who teaches aspiring baristas, demonstrating an old-fashioned coffee making device from Japan. Credit: Thibault Worth
Former British official defends choices on Iraq
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The man who served as press secretary, confidant and attack dog for former British Prime Minister Tony Blair today doggedly defended Britain’s decision to join Washington in invading Iraq. The World’s Laura Lynch reports from London on Alastair Campbell’s testimony to the Iraq panel.
Togo tragedy sparks security concerns
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The World’s William Troop reports that South African officials are fending off questions about security at next summer’s soccer World Cup. Concerns about security for the tournament have been raised following a machine gun attack on Togo’s national soccer team at a tournament in Angola.
Geo Quiz
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Where will our Geo Quiz take us today?
Geo answer interview
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For today’s Geo Quiz we were looking for the name of an area described as the “land of flowers” on a Chinese map from 1602 that’s on exhibit now at the Library of Congress. The answer is Florida. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Deanna Marcum, Associate Librarian at the Library of Congress, about the map and its history.
Ancient map
A rare map figures in today’s Geo Quiz. This world map is more than 400 years old and it’s generating a buzz in Washington today….
Nguyen Le
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Our Global Hit today references another cultural icon from China. And it’s from around the same time period as the Ricci map now on display in Washington. We’re talking about an epic novel called Journey to the West. It’s also known by its Japanese title Saiyuki. The World’s Marco Werman met a musician who found inspiration in that epic volume.
