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Belgian pitch heads to the World Cup

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One country that didn’t qualify for this year’s World Cup is Belgium. The national team, known as the Red Devils, won’t be making the trip to South Africa. But just because the Belgians aren’t on the field doesn’t mean they aren’t in the field. Our technology correspondent Clark Boyd sent in this report. Download MP3 (Photo courtesy of Desso)

American Shaolin previews Karate Kid

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The new ‘Karate Kid’ movie opens in US theaters on Friday. The remake of the martial arts classic also highlights China’s role as an essential American partner and rival, both culturally and economically. Matthew Polly is the author of the bestseller “American Shaolin” and he screened the movie for us. (image courtesy of Sony Pictures) Download MP3

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Oil spill and national security

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The damage caused by the BP oil spill in the Gulf is expected to affect the region’s environment and economy for decades. And some are suggesting it’s a greater threat to US national security than anything that’s going on in Afghanistan. The World’s Katy Clark has the story.

Nuclear poker game

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with journalist and poker player James McManus, who brings his poker skills to his observations of North Korea and Iran. He’s been watching those countries’ leaders to find patterns in how they portray their nuclear capabilities.

Egypt attempts smoking ban

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Egypt is trying to make the city of Alexandria smoke-free. But as The World’s Carol Hills reports, it’s a hard sell in that country of smokers.

World cup excitement in South Africa

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with journalist Stephen Grootes in Johannesburg about the atmosphere there one day before of the beginning of the soccer World Cup.

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography quiz.

Geo answer

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The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Armenia, where an international team of archaeologists has discovered what’s believed to be the oldest leather shoe ever found. The World’s David Leveille reports.

Kung Fu Fighting Song

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This remix of Carl Douglas’s 1974 smash hit, “Kung Fu Fighting” came out a few years ago. It takes us out of China and across to Japan. This version come from one of the most successful reggae-dub outfits to come out of Japan, a group called Audio Active. Download MP3

Music Heard on Air for June 10, 2010

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Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For June 10, 2010. Artists featured are, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Nguyen Le, Kila, DIG feat. Omar Sosa y Greg Landau.

Talking Travel: Revisiting Haiti

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In this episode of our Talking Travel podcast, we speak with Paul Clammer, author of the Lonely Planet guide to Haiti. Clammer recently went back to Haiti, to assess the recovery efforts and to spend a week volunteering to help clear rubble in the town of Leogane. You can hear his impressions of where Haitians stand six months after the January earthquake. (Photo: Amy Bracken)

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Old brown shoe

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Today’s Geo Quiz has to do with that old brown shoe you’ve probably heard about. It’s a size-seven laceup… made from cowhide. And scientists say it’s the oldest leather shoe ever discovered… Download MP3

Jane Austen’s iPod.

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Here at The World we’ve been asking GIs in Iraq what they have on their iPods. Last weekend our partners at the BBC broadcast something kind of similar, and yet very different! This documentary, produced for the BBC’s domestic British audience, allows us to hear the tunes Jane Austen might have put on her mp3 player, had such a thing been available to her. Listen to the results in the documentary ‘Jane Austen’s iPod’. Download MP3

The Economics of Africa

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The World Cup has begun, so in honor of the games, we bring you the All-Africa Global Economy Podcast. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on stadiums and infrastructure improvements in South Africa. Who has benefited? Also, a look at the economy of Zimbabwe. And some upbeat economic news from Africa: The continent proved resilient in the face of the global economic crisis. Download MP3

Entire program – June 9, 2010

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Today on The World: In the wake of the Gulf oil spill, some are starting to boycott BP, but will it make a difference? Also, doctors working in Nigeria discover extensive lead contamination that’s killed at least 170 people. And how soccer highlights the complicated relationship between the United States and England.