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Archive for April, 2010

Manta Rays in New York

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Tomorrow, at Carnegie Hall, a select group of college and high school musical groups will perform, as part of the New York International Music Festival. One of the bands, the Manta Rays, is the only high school band on the US Pacific territory of Saipan. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad caught up with the Manta Rays in rehearsal at Saipan Southern High School. Download MP3 (photo: Mary Kay Magistad)

Volcanic ash ripple effect

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The World’s Matthew Bell reports on some of the global knock-on effects of the volcano air travel disruptions.

A long taxi ride

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The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Kern Schierson about his cab ride from Copenhagen to Madrid – a ride made necessary by the volcano flight cancellations.

Cleaning up Mount Everest

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A team of Sherpas is gearing up to ascend Everest in an effort to remove thousands of pounds of garbage from elevations known as the ‘death zone.’ The group may also recover the remains of climbers who died on Everest. The BBC’s Joanna Jolly speaks with anchor Marco Werman.

Crisis for Pope Benedict five years on

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Five years ago today, Catholic Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI. But the priest abuse scandal is casting a shadow over the anniversary. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports.

Cuban cigar maker dies

By The World ⋅ April 19, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with James Suckling, European editor for Cigar Aficionado magazine, about the passing of Alejandro Robaina , Cuba’s most famous cigar maker.

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography puzzler.

Geo Answer

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The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Mount Ngyirogongo just outside the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The BBC’s Mark Doyle tells anchor Marco Werman about the active volcano that spews plenty of smoke and ash daily, but does not seem to disrupt air traffic.

Congo volcano

By The World ⋅ April 19, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano is getting all the attention these days after it stranded thousands of travellers, but for our Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the name of an active volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo, near the border with Rwanda.

Music Heard on Air for April 19, 2010

By Ann Lopez ⋅ April 19, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For April 19, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Outback, Ensemble FizFuz, Kila, Bassekou Kouyate, Ngoni ba.

Tribal tradition, an oral language and the Bible

By Patrick Cox ⋅ April 19, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

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In 1973 Sue and Peter Westrum and their baby went to live among an indigenous tribe, the Berik, in Indonesian New Guinea. Their aim was to learn the oral Berik language, develop a script for it, and then translate the Bible into Berik. They spent more than 20 years there. It was a time of great transformation for the Berik people, their beliefs and their language.
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Entire program – April 16, 2010

By The World ⋅ April 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Today on The World: The rescue effort continues in western China…with Buddhist monks working alongside Chinese soldiers; Also, for some immigrant communities, participating in the 2010 Census count is a matter of trust; plus, more airports close as volcanic ash from Iceland moves across Europe…one of our own reporters shares his tale of interrupted travel.

Aid effort in western China intensifies

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Soldiers, civilians and Tibetan monks combed through rubble in Qinghai province, two days after a powerful earthquake hit the remote region. Heavy equipment and aid are now arriving in Yushu county, where 791 people are known to have died, with another 294 missing. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports. Download MP3 (flickr imagage: Globovision)

Zimbabwe’s Independence Day

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Zimbabwe marks its 30th anniversary of independence on Sunday. And the same man who became the leader of the new nation is still in charge today. Back in 1980 Robert Mugabe was cheered as a hero, now he is reviled by many of his own people who have watched their nation descend into violence and poverty under his rule. The World’s Laura Lynch takes a look at the country’s fractured politics through the lens of soccer. Download MP3

Timeline: Zimbabwe

Grounded by volcanic ash

By The World ⋅ April 16, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Aviation experts have warned that a cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland, drifting across Europe, will continue to cause disruption well into the weekend. The European air traffic agency said that about sixty percent of European flights had been canceled on Friday, together with half of all transatlantic flights. Marco Werman talks with The World’s Clark Boyd who is stuck in London. Download MP3

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