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Archive for April, 2010
Can the US double exports within five years?
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President Obama made a bold declaration during his State of the Union address: He said the US will double exports over the next five years. That’s a lofty goal, but can it be done? The World’s Jason Margolis visited Western Michigan to explore just how realistic the president’s goal may be. Download MP3 (photo: Jason Margolis)Iran’s underground music scene
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There’s a thriving underground music scene in Tehran. A new feature film takes us there. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the Director of “No One Knows About Persian Cats.” A musician from an Iranian rock band also joins in on the conversation. Download MP3Big Government in Russia
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Russia ranks 120th on a World Bank list of attractive business climates – that poor standing is due to low transparency and impenetrable bureaucracy, mostly left over from Soviet times. But Vladimir Putin today pledged to free Russian businesses from excessive paperwork. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Nikolas Gvosdev at the Naval War College. Download MP3 (Photo: www.kremlin.ru)Covering the cost of airline delays
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Airline passengers stranded due to the volcanic cloud over northern Europe have incurred lots of extra costs for lodging, meals, and much more. So who pays the bill? Anchor Marco Werman speaks with BBC personal finance reporter Kevin Peachey about who’s liable for costs caused by natural disaster.
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Al-Qaeda leaders killed
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Iraqi authorities say they have killed another leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. This follows the death of two other al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders on Sunday. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Jim Muir in Baghdad.
Tremors in Egyptian politics
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Mohamed El Baradei, the former head of the UN nuclear agency, is shaking up Egyptian politics. Reporter Ursula Lindsey has the story from Cairo.
Geo Quiz and answer
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For today’s Geo Quiz, we asked the number of miles across the Atlantic from Senegal to Guyana. The answer is 3,038 miles. Katie Spotz from Cleveland, Ohio knows this first-hand. She became the youngest person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean when she made the more than two-month journey this year. She speaks with anchor Marco Werman.
Trans-Atlantic crossing
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For today’s Geo Quiz, we’d like you to estimate the distance of a trans-Atlantic crossing. The distance across the blue Atlantic varies quite a bit. It’s about 3,000 miles between the US and North Africa, but only 1,600 miles between Senegal and Brazil. Download MP3
Music Heard on Air for April 20, 2010
Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For April 20, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Oran Etkin, Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, Gipsy Kings, Thievery Corporation, Christopher Hedge.
Entire program – April 19, 2010
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Download MP3Today on The World: A look at some of the unforeseen ripple effects of the volcano air travel disruptions; Also, some Palestinians are considering non-violent resistance to Israel’s occupation of the West Bank. And, a team of Sherpas is gearing up to ascend Everest in an effort to remove thousands of pounds of garbage – The group may also retrieve some bodies.
European authorities slammed over flight chaos
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British Airways has said it has asked the European Union and the UK government for financial compensation for the closure of airspace. BA also said that its test flight through the no-fly zone had revealed “no variations in the aircraft’s normal operational performance”. Thousands of flights have been grounded since Thursday because of dangerous ash from an Icelandic volcano. European airlines have been critical of the way the EU has handled the crisis. Clark Boyd reports from London. Download MP3
How are you affected by the flight chaos?
The enormous shroud of mineral dust particles emanating from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajoekull volcano now stretches from the Arctic Circle in the north to the French Mediterranean coast in the south, and from Spain into Russia. Thousand of flights have been grounded for days now disrupting the travel plans of millions of passengers. How have you been affected? Are you currently stuck away from home? (flickr image: plasmastik)
Non-violent resistance for Palestinians?
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As peace talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders continue to stall, Palestinian leaders have been trying out a new strategy. They’re advocating non-violent resistance to the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank. Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson just paid a visit to a West Bank village. But Daniel Estrin reports from Ramallah that talk of peaceful resistance leaves some Palestinians scratching their heads. Download MP3 (flickr image: Rusty Stewart) Controversy over ANC youth leader
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The African National Congress is the party of Nelson Mandela and the “Rainbow Nation.” But the leader of the ANC’s Youth League doesn’t seem to be on board. Julius Malema is known for his fiery racial rhetoric. And it’s resonating with some black South Africans who feel not enough has changed since apartheid. Laura Lynch examines Malema’s past and future in South African politics. Her report begins on Robben Island. Download MP3(photo: Laura Lynch) 
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