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Archive for March, 2010

Dengue Fever

By The World ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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The band Dengue Fever is based in Los Angeles. But what brings the band’s members together is music from Cambodia. They’ve produced several albums full of Cambodian pop mixed with psychedelic rock. Now the band has put together a new compilation of tunes from Cambodia. It’s called “Electric Cambodia — 14 rare gems from Cambodia’s Past.” Guitarist Zach Holtzman tells us more.

Music Heard on Air for March 11, 2010

By Ann Lopez ⋅ March 11, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For March 10, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Lamine Konte, Jesse Cook, Bela Fleck, Kila, Oran Etkin.

Entire program – March 10, 2010

By The World ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Today on The World: Haiti’s leader asks President Obama to keep the post-quake aid flowing; Also politicians once held hostage in Colombia decide to run for office again; And the Pacific island nation of Palau offers former Guantanamo detainees a new life.

Biden criticizes Israel over building project

By The World ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Vice-President Joe Biden has again condemned Israel over a controversial building project, saying approval had undermined trust in the peace process. Biden was speaking after meeting the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, in Ramallah (Photo: David Furst/AFP/Getty Images). Linda Gradstein reports. Download MP3

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Israel and the Palestinians

Somalia food aid reportedly bypasses needy

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Food aid to Somalia is being diverted and stolen on a massive scale, according to a leaked United Nations report. Anchor Marco Werman gets the details from Jeffrey Gettleman, East Africa correspondent for the New York Times. Download MP3 (Photo courtesy of World Food Program)

From beef to soy in Argentina

By The World ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Nobody loves Argentine beef more than Argentines. They eat more beef per capita than anyone else in the world. But beef prices have been going sky-high. Inflation and a severe drought, along with government price controls, have forced cattle farmers to liquidate their herds. In fact, many cattle farmers in Argentina have switched to planting soy, which can be more profitable. Correspondent Julia Kumari Drapkin found plenty of vegetarians and plenty of food for them to enjoy in Buenos Aires. Download MP3 (Photo: Matthew Gilgoff)

BBC coverage
BBC country profile: Argentina

When silence is golden

By The World ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Drivers of London’s black cabs are famous for their skills as talkers, a trait that delights some passengers but annoys others. Now new recruits to the job could be given training in another skill: knowing when to zip it. The World’s Alex Collins has more. Download MP3

BBC video: The wheels driving London

Preval meets Obama

By The World ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Haiti’s President, Rene Preval, met with President Obama at the White House today. Preval asked the US to keep helping rebuild his nation following January’s devastating earthquake. The World’s Katy Clark reports.

US hospital ship leaves Haiti

By The World ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Sheri Fink about the departure from Haiti of the US Navy hospital ship ‘Comfort’ and how it will affect medical care in quake-hit nation.

Life in Palau after Guantanamo

By The World ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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The Obama Administration has been trying to find countries willing to take in several Uighur men who were detained at Guantanamo. The men fear persecution in their native China — and some have now been relocated to the tiny Pacific island nation of Palau. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad has their story.

Foreign Policy: “Stranded in Paradise”

Former hostages run for office in Colombia

By The World ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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John Otis reports on politicians in Colombia who were once held hostage by rebels in the jungle, but are now running for office again.

Geo Quiz

By The World ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Our daily geography quiz.

The world’s fourth-largest island

By The World ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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We head south from Somalia about 1600 miles for today’s Geo Quiz. We’re heading to the world’s fourth-largest island. Let’s give you a little help right off the bat. The three largest islands in the world are Greenland, New Guinea, and Borneo. So you can rule those out… Download MP3

Music Heard on Air for March 10, 2010

By Ann Lopez ⋅ March 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For March 10, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Baka Beyond, RJD2, Keletigui Diabate, Anthony Rouchier.

Entire program – March 9, 2010

By The World ⋅ March 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Today on The World: Vice President Joe Biden visits Israel in hopes of kick starting the Mideast peace talks, Japan reveals a long-held secret nuclear pact with the United States, and a passion for soccer turns deadly in Argentina.