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Entire program – April 26, 2010

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Download MP3Today on The World: A summit in Washington aims to build economic ties between the US and Muslim world entrepreneurs; Also, a new law in Italy helps Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi avoid legal trouble; Plus how language barriers affect the way magicians perform their tricks.

Silvio Berlusconi – untouchable?

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Silvio Berlusconi has again avoided prosecution. A new law allows him to skip court if he’s “busy with government business.” The popular Italian premier seems untouchable. But Berlusconi’s hardest struggle may be with a coalition partner. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Rome. Download MP3

Berlusconi v the courts

Magic and Storytelling

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Magicians sometimes compare their art to that of storytellers. But The World’s Alex Gallafent tells us that for some foreign-born magicians, their language barriers can sometimes affect their performances. Magician Asi Wind (pictured) has created an interactive trick for us: he wants you to think of a number and then email him. Download MP3

Picture still gloomy in Zimbabwe

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Those looking for signs of hope in Zimbabwe won’t get it from the International Monetary Fund. It’s just released a report painting a gloomy picture of that country’s economy. There have been some gains in Zimbabwe since the formation of the so-called unity government a year ago. But as The World’s Laura Lynch reports from Harare, they’re more than matched by the problems that still plague the nation. Download MP3 (photo: Laura Lynch)

Between Ghana and Benin

By The World ⋅ April 26, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

For today’s Geo Quiz we’re looking for the country between Ghana and Benin in West Africa. One of this country’s most popular tourist attractions is the crumpled remains of an airplane…

Business challenges in the Middle East

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Marco Werman speaks with Walid Bakr, an investment fund manager in Cairo, Egypt, who is following the Summit on Entrepreneurship in Washington with special interest.

Lebanon’s “Appalachian Trail”

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Ben Gilbert reports on what some are calling Lebanon’s Appalachian Trail.” It’s a refurbished mountain trail that is a key part of Lebanon’s nascent eco-tourism business.

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Ash cloud effect still lingers

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Simon Calder, travel editor for the Independent newspaper in London, about the lingering effects of the travel disruptions in Europe last week. Though the ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano has receded somewhat, many European travelers remain stranded.

Cuba’s ladies in white

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Michael Voss in Havana, about the Cuban protest group known as “The Ladies in White.” They are the wives and mothers of jailed opposition activists, and they are demanding their freedom. But lately their peaceful marches have been disrupted by crowds of pro-government supporters.

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography quiz.

Geo answer–Tourism in Togo

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The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Togo. A few months back, Togo took out an ad in the New York Times, saying it was open for business for tourists. But what would a tourist go to Togo to see? One American family went to find out as we hear in a report from Anna Boiko-Weyrach.

Elikeh

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Musician Massama Dogo is originally from Togo. He now lives in Washington DC where he fronts the band Elikeh. Anchor Marco Werman tells us more. Download MP3

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Music Heard on Air for April 26, 2010

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Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For April 26, 2010. Artists featured are Nguyen Le, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Calamus, Etran Finatawa, Kila, Byungki Hwang.

Entire program – April 23, 2010

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Today on The World: How a debt bailout for Greece could affect the world economy; Plus, a treasure of ancient Jewish documents is discovered in Egypt; and South Africa pulls out the stops for the upcoming World Cup but some South Africans say they’re not seeing any benefits.

Greece asks for international aid package

By The World ⋅ April 23, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Greece has formally asked for the activation of an EU-IMF financial rescue package to help pull the debt-ridden economy out of its crisis. It had hoped that just the promise of EU support, agreed last month, would have been be enough to reassure markets and help its recovery. But Greece’s problems have continued to hit investor confidence. The World’s Jason Margolis has more about the potential ramifications back in the United States. Download MP3 (flickr image: Benjamin Mercardier)