Entire program – March 29, 2010

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Today on The World: Domestic terrorism fears in Russia, as suicide bombers kill dozens in Moscow’s subway; Also, Iraq’s political parties jockey after election results produced an unexpected outcome; And former President Jimmy Carter helps lead the fight against Guinea worm in southern Sudan.

Moscow subway bombers kill dozens

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At least 38 people have been killed after two female suicide bombers blew themselves up on Moscow Metro trains in the morning rush hour, officials say. 24 died in the first blast at the central Lubyanka station, beneath the offices of the FSB intelligence agency. About 40 minutes later, a second explosion ripped through a train at Park Kultury, leaving another 14 dead. The FSB said it was likely a group from the North Caucasus was responsible. Jessica Golloher reports from Moscow. Download MP3

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• A Chechen link to the attacks?
• Pictures from Moscow

Eradicating Guinea worm disease

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In this special podcast, The World takes you to Sudan with former President Jimmy Carter. Carter is working in Southern Sudan to eradicate a horrific disease known as Guinea worm. Our health and science editor David Baron traveled with Carter. We bring you Baron’s report, and an extended interview with Carter. Download MP3

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Veterans campaign for clean energy

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A group of military veterans is barnstorming across America on a bus. They’re trying to get their message out: America’s dependence on foreign oil ties our hands in foreign policy and entangles the US military in battles with hostile regimes. The veterans are calling on US leaders to get the nation running on clean energy. The World’s Jason Margolis took a ride on the bus. Download MP3

• Operation Free
• Environment stories on The World

Audio slideshow: soccer kings of New York City

Martin Luther King Jr High School has a troubled history. In 2002 it made news when a student shot two fellow students, shortly afterward, MLK became one of the first in New York City to be closed due to low performance and high drop-out rates. The building now houses six smaller schools, and their boys’ soccer team, still playing under the MLK banner is a big success: it’s winning championships and the players have high graduation rates. The man behind the team’s success is Coach Jake, and he can rely on talent from all over the world.

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Terrorism in Russia

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Sarah Mendelson, Dierctor of the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Human Rights and Security Initiative, about today’s bomb blasts in Moscow and the issue of terrorism within Russia.

Rio Tinto employees sentenced in China

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A Shanghai court today handed down stiff sentence to four employees of the Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto. The men were found guilty of accepting $13.5 million in bribes from Chinese steel-making companies, and to stealing commercial secrets. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports from Beijing.

Ford sells Volvo

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Anchor Marco Werman on Swedish reaction to the sale of Volvo, Sweden’s iconic car company, to a Chinese company.

Iraq’s election surprise

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Ben Gilbert reports on the political wrangling in Iraq, following election results that came out last week. The two major winners were blocks belonging to the current Prime Minister and the former Prime Minister. But neither won enough seats to form a government.

The Lord’s Resistance Army in Congo

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One of Africa’s most brutal rebel groups, the Lords Resistance Army, reportedly killed hundreds of villagers in the Democratic Republic of Congo last December. Today, a spokesman for the group denied the report. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Jeffrey Gettleman, East Africa Bureau Chief for the New York Times.

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography puzzler.

Geo answer

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The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is the Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo, Ohio. The Glass Pavilion was designed by Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, who’ve just been awarded the Pritzker Prize. Anchor Marco Werman gets details and reaction from LA Times Architecture Critic Christopher Hawthorne.

The Glass City

Let’s just say that today’s Geo Quiz is very fragile. We’re looking for an extraordinary building that’s entirely made out glass. We’ll, almost entirely. But it’s the glass that gives it a transparent and — some would say — ethereal quality. Some visitors say it’s hard to tell if you’re in the building… or outside….

Icelandic Chants

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Iceland is still trying to pick itself back up after its banking system collapsed two years ago. Perhaps that’s one reason why ancient Icelandic chanting is gaining in popularity. The chants are all about hardship and toughing it out in the cold North Atlantic, something Icelanders have been doing for hundreds of years. Gerry Hadden listens in. Download MP3 (Photo: Gerry Hadden)

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Music Heard on Air for March 29, 2010

Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For March 29, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Nguyen Le, Ensemble FizFuz, Kila, The British Expeditionary Force.