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Archive for June, 2010
Eight convicted over Bhopal disaster
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A court in the Indian city of Bhopal has sentenced eight people over a gas plant leak that killed thousands of people in 1984. The convictions are the first since the disaster at the Union Carbide plant. Campaigners said the court verdict was “too little and too late”. The Indian government says some 3,500 people died within days of the gas leak and more than 15,000 in the years since. Rhitu Chatterjee reports. Download MP3
Manchester United owners under fire
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The American Glazer family is not very popular in Britain right now: the majority owners of England’s legendary Manchester United soccer club are facing a fan revolt. The fans accuse the Glazers of taking over one of the most profitable sports teams to use it as a cash cow to pay off their debts. The Glazers are the subject of a BBC Panorama documentary which is based on the work of Andy Green. Marco Werman talks with him. Download MP3Mainland tourists in Taiwan
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Relations between mainland China and Taiwan have been complicated for decades. When Mao Zedong’s Communist Party defeated Chiang Kai-shek’s Kuomintang (KMT) in 1949, the KMT government fled to Taiwan. Since then, Beijing has vowed to take over the island. At the moment tensions appear to be easing, though, and many tourists from the mainland have made the trip to Taiwan. Sandy Hausman our story. Download MP3Provincial Roman capital in Britain
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We fight to the death for today’s Geo Quiz. The city we’re looking for today was an once a Roman military base in northern England. Archeologists have now found what they say is a well preserved graveyard for gladiators in our mystery city. Download MP3Global oil spill accountability
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Marco Werman speaks with Steve Cohen, executive director of Columbia University’s Earth Institute, about the issue of accountability for oil spills around the world.
BP’s tarnished image
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BP is doing its best to save its global image in the aftermath of the Gulf oil spill. Anchor Marco Werman speaks about BP’s tarnished image with Suzanne Vranica of the Wall Street Journal.
Free public transport in Paris
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Some Paris metro riders are refusing to pay for public transportation and demanding that the government make subway trips free. Genevieve Oger reports from Paris.
North Korean reshuffle
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Mary Kay Magistad about today’s government reshuffle in North Korea. The country’s parliament promoted leader Kim Jong-il’s brother-in-law to the Number 2 spot in the government.
Israeli travelers avoid Turkey
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Israelis are cancelling planned trips to Turkey, in the wake of tensions following the killing of nine Turkish activists on a Gaza-bound aid ship convoy. That could have an impact on the Turkish economy. Matthew Brunwasser reports from Antalya, on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, one of Israelis’ favorite international vacation spots.
Lokua Kanza
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The subject of today’s Global Hit is singer Lokua Kanza. He’s from the Democratic Republic of Congo, in central Africa. Kanza has a new album out. And regular contributor Tom Schnabel says it’s a winner. Tom Schnabel is a music programmer with KCRW in Santa Monica, California. He spoke to us about the album, “Nkolo,” by Congolese singer Lokua Kanza. Download MP3
Music Heard on Air for June 7, 2010
Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For June 7, 2010. Artists featured are, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Proem, Devo, Afro Celt Sound System, Prem Joshua & Chintan, Strength In Numbers.
Entire program – June 4, 2010
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Today on The World: Afghan leaders back President Karzai’s plan to reach out to insurgents, Also, a VFW post in Florida tries to bridge the generation gap that threatens to make the nation-wide veterans organization a thing of the past, Plus, a look at America’s relationship with the Muslim world one year after President Obama’s speech in Cairo.
World Cup teams hit by injuries
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Only days before the soccer World Cup starts in South Africa, one of the stars of the sport, Didier Drogba, has injured his arm and is expected to miss the tournament. Drogba, the captain of Ivory Coast, broke his arm in an exhibition match against Japan. Meanwhile, it’s been confirmed that the captain of the English team, Rio Ferdinand, will definitely miss the World Cup, after hurting his knee in training. The World’s William Troop has more. Download MP3
VFW looking for younger veterans
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Traditional veterans organizations are struggling to attract veterans from more recent conflicts. Troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan would rather spend time with their families or on social networking websites than at the local VFW post. The World’s Katy Clark reports from Jacksonville, Florida on efforts to keep the VFW relevant. Download MP3Silvio Rodriguez
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Today we hear about Cuban musician Silvio Rodriguez. It was about 30 years ago that reporter Betto Arcos first heard Silvio’s music in his hometown of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. The Cuban legend will be playing dates in the United States. The first time in over 30 years. Betto listened again to some of Silvio’s classic albums and sent us this audio essay. Download MP3
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