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Archive for February, 2010
Taliban commander “seized in Pakistan”
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A man described as the top Afghan Taliban military commander and named as Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has been captured in Pakistan, US officials say. The government has yet to confirm the arrest; the Taliban have denied it. Pakistani authorities have beefed up security at the Afghan border (AP Photo: Shah Khalid) after NATO launched Operation Moshtarak against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Jason Margolis has more. Download MP3
Who is Mullah Baradar?
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Ron Moreau is South East Asia correspondent for Newsweek magazine. He profiled Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar last summer and managed to communicate with him through emails. Katy Clark talks with Moreau, who is in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. Download MP3
Haiti restaurant helps earthquake victims
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It was a favorite spot for those who wanted to relax with a pizza and beer in Petionville, Haiti. Now it’s more popular than ever, drawing more than a thousand people a day for an all-too-rare free hot lunch. Since the devastating earthquake last month, some local businesses have turned to philanthropy and Muncheez Restaurant is one of them. Katy Clark speaks with restaurant owner Clifford Rouzeau. Download MP3
Roberto Fonseca’s Akokan
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Acclaimed Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca has a new album out. It’s called “Akokan.” It’s the latest pick from music critic and KCRW’s Tom Schnabel. Download MP3
Who is Mullah Baradar?
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Ron Moreau is South East Asia correspondent for Newsweek magazine. He profiled Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar last summer and managed to communicate with him through emails. Katy Clark talks with Moreau, who is in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.
US-Pakistani cooperation
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The World’s Matthew Bell reports that the reported capture of Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Baradar could signal increased cooperation between the United States and Pakistan.
Fictional French philosopher
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French celebrity intellectual Bernard-Henri Levy is experiencing one of the most embarrassing moments of his career. In his latest book, he quotes a philosopher, known as Jean-Baptiste Botul. Turns out Botul is a hoax. Genevieve Oger has more from Paris.
Radio royalties
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Hairdressers in Barcelona are threatening a rebellion over a government plan to make hair salons pay royalties for playing the radio in their shops. Sarah Rainsford reports from Barcelona.
Afghan civilians scared by US effort to stop roadside bombs
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Ben Gilbert reports on US efforts to stop the use of roadside bombs by insurgents in Afghanistan, and why Afghan civilians fear those efforts.
Immigrant shelters in Mexico
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Shannon Young profiles a shelter that helps Central America immigrants as they make their way through Mexico to the US border.
Geo Quiz and Geo Answer
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For today’s Geo Quiz, we are looking for Vietnam’s second largest city. This city’s known for its mix of European and Asian style and architecture. That mix is also reflected in its cuisine. The answer is — Hanoi. And we speak with the head chef of one of Hanoi’s upscale restaurants, Chef Bobby Chin.
Vietnam’s second largest city
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For today’s Geo Quiz, we’re looking for Vietnam’s second largest city. At one time, it was the capital of North Vietnam, but now it’s the capital of the entire country. This is an old city… really old.
Music Heard on Air for February 16, 2010
Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For February 16, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Nguyen Le, Mario Grigorov, Gipsy Kings, Zelal, Cem Yildiz, Orchestra Lissanga.
Entire program – February 15, 2010
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Download MP3Today on The World: We go on patrol with a US military team in southern Afghanistan tasked with finding IEDs before they blow up; Also, a look at Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s comments that Iran is moving toward a military dictatorship; Plus, a tour of the American Commonwealth of Saipan – a place where cold war spies were once trained.
Taliban ‘forced from strongholds’
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US Marines are making steady progress in one of the biggest NATO offensives in Afghanistan since the war began in 2001, but areas infested with roadside bombs are bogging them down, a spokesman said on Monday. On day three of Operation Moshtarak, senior Afghan officers said areas around Marjah and Nad Ali were being cleared of insurgents. The campaign aims to bring the areas back under Afghan government control. Anchor Katy Clark speaks with Rod Norland of the New York Times in Kabul. Download MP3 (Photo:Patrick Baz/AFP/Getty Images)
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