Entire program – March 15, 2010

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Today on The World: Tensions rising between US and Israel; Also, how in-state tuition for undocumented immigrant students is working out in Wisconsin; Plus how corruption affects higher education in Ukraine.

Bogus TV report causes panic in Georgia

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Panic was sparked in Georgia after broadcast news seemingly reported Russian tanks had invaded the capital. However, the Imedi report, which brought back memories of the short war between Russia and Georgia in 2008, was supposed to be a satire. Imedi said the aim had been to show how events might unfold if the president were killed. Marco Werman talks with Zaza Gachechiladze, editor-in-chief of ‘The Messenger’ newspaper in Tbilisi. Download MP3

• BBC coverage
• Coverage of ‘The Messenger’
• On The World: Georgia crisis (2008)

Sharia arbitration in Britain

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Two years ago Britain’s Archbishop of Canterbury provoked a storm of criticism by suggesting it might be necessary for the British legal system to incorporate certain aspects of sharia for its Muslim citizens. Britain allows arbitration panels to rule according to Islamic law on some issues. And the founders of arbitration say they’re getting business from an unexpected quarter: non Muslims. The World’s Laura Lynch reports. Download MP3

• BBC coverage
• Muslim Arbitration Tribunal
• Religion coverage on The World

Beckham likely to miss World Cup

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David Beckham’s dream of playing in a fourth soccer World Cup looks to be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon while playing for AC Milan on Sunday. The 34-year-old England midfielder had surgery in Finland today. The World Cup tournament starts in June in South Africa. The World’s William Troop tells us more. Download MP3

• BBC coverage
• 2010 FIFA World Cup
• England’s Soccer Dilemma
• Talking Travel Podcast: South Africa and The World Cup

American masterpiece at the Prado

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One of America’s most beloved paintings goes on display next to the Spanish masterpiece that inspired it at the Prado Museum in Madrid. Anchor Marco Werman has more. Download MP3

• View pictures of the paintings at the Prado
• On The World: The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit
• Prado Museum

Strains in US-Israel relations

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Relations between the US and Israel are at crisis point right now. At the heart of that crisis, the announcement during Vice President Biden’s visit to Israel of plans to build new Jewish homes in occupied East Jerusalem. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Glenn Kessler, diplomatic correspondent for the Washington Post.

Mexico violence escalates

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The investigation continues in Mexico into this weekend’s murders in the border city of Juarez. The killings targeted US consulate employees and their families. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from Alfredo Corchado, Mexico reporter for the Dallas Morning News.

In-state rates for undocumented students

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Brian Bull of Wisconsin Public radio reports on a program that offers in-state tuition benefits to undocumented immigrant students in Wisconsin.

Island recovering from missionary murder

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The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports on the murder of a young American missionary on the Pacific island of Yap. Many Yapese and those who worked with the missionary are still recovering.

Diploma fraud in Ukraine

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If you want to get a college degree in Ukraine, you better grease the right palms. Brigid McCarthy reports that bribes are an effective way to get a Ukrainian diploma.

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography puzzler.

SXSW – All Music Is World Music

The presence of international artists at the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) music conference in Austin, Texas has steadily grown in recent years. A few years ago, The World’s Marco Werman began wondering what made those musicians from around the world who come to SXSW different from musicians who fall into the “world music” category. Listen to all of the previous SXSW’s podcasts:

San Patricio

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The San Patricio Battalion fought in the Mexican American War. They fought even though they were Irish. And they fought against the United States. The story of the San Patricio Battalion is the subject of a new CD. It’s by The Chieftains featuring Ry Cooder. Marco Werman speaks to Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains and Ry Cooder.

Music Heard on Air for March 15, 2010

Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For March 15, 2010. Artists featured are Kerekes Band, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, Tor Dietrichson.

Entire program – March 12, 2010

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Today on The World: Israel seals off the West Bank, amid tensions over new settlement plans; Also, a look at Iraqi politics after the first partial results from the country being counted; Plus — how Colombian soldiers on a hostage rescue mission ended up with millions of dollars in cash instead.