Entire program – June 28, 2010

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Today on The World: The Obama Administration’s record on passing international treaties; Norway’s support for the moratorium on deepwater drilling, but some say it’s worth the risk; Also, why are some Germans are learning Turkish.

Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract

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The CIA has awarded a $100 million dollar contract to the controversial American security firm previously called Blackwater. The company had been re-named Xe Services. Blackwater made headlines in 2007 over allegations that its employees killed seventeen civilians in an incident in Baghdad. The CIA says it awarded the contract because the company has cleaned up its act. And Xe Services came in with the lowest bid. The World’s Jason Margolis has more. Download MP3 (Photo: PATRICK BAZ/AFP/Getty Images)

• BBC coverage
• Blackwater profile

Norwegians mixed support on deepwater drilling

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Most Norwegians seem to support their government’s moratorium on deepwater drilling, especially after the gulf disaster. But not all. The World’s Gerry Hadden visits one town where just about everyone says the environmental risks are worth it. Download MP3 (Photo: Wikipedia user Jarvin)

• Watch Gerry Hadden’s video from Hammerfest
• Reconsidering deep-sea oil drilling
• BP oil spill fears hit North Sea as Norway bans drilling

Estonian start-up creates virtual fitting room

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Thirty billion dollars – that’s what the global market for online clothing sales is worth. And still, a only a small percentage of all clothing sales is via the Internet. You can probably guess why – it’s hard to get a feel for how clothes will look on you unless you try them on. But one Estonian start-up company wants to change that with the help of some robots. The World’s Clark Boyd reports from the Estonian capital Tallinn. Download MP3 (Photo: Hawes & Curtis)

• See photos
• Watch a video of the robotic mannequin
• Watch a video of Fits.me and The Robots

Artists’ angst over BP support of the Tate

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Tate Britain is Britain’s largest and most successful art gallery. Tonight, the Tate is hosting a party to celebrate 20 years of BP’s support for the museum’s permanent collection of British art. But in the wake of the oil disaster many are questioning Tate’s move including up to 200 artists who’ve signed a letter attacking the museum. The World’s Laura Lynch reports. Download MP3

• Artists prepare for BP protest at Tate Britain
• Tate’s website

Boukman Eksperyans

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The Haitian roots rock band Boukman Eksperyans has been around for 30 years. That means they’ve lived through dictatorships, uprisings, and coups. They’ve spoken out against the government, and been forced into hiding. And now they’re dealing with the aftermath of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12. Reporter Amy Bracken caught up with the band’s leaders at home on the edge of Port-au-Prince. Download MP3

• Boukman Eksperyans’ website
• MySpace: Boukman Eksperyans

Obama’s record on treaties questioned

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Anchor David Baron discusses the Obama Administration’s record on international treaties with John Bellinger, a legal adviser to the State Department under President Bush. Bellinger argues the Obama Administration’s record on treaties is not as good as the Bush Administration’s.

Violence in Toronto

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Anchor David Baron speaks with CBC reporter Derek Stoffel, who is covering the aftermath of security problems at the G-20 summit this past weekend in Canada. Police arrested more than 900 protesters.

Guinea election interview

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The West African nation of Guinea has held its first free presidential election since it became independent more than 50 years ago. The vote yesterday comes just months after Gubiea was shocked by a deadly crack-down on pro-democracy demonstrators. Anchor David Baron speaks with Richard Moncrieff, West Africa Project Director for the International Crisis Group.

Germany’s new relationship with Turkish

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At the World Cup, many people have been surprised at how well the young German team is performing. They beat England yesterday, and will next face Argentina in a quarter-final. Many have also been surprised at how multi-racial the German team is. The squad in South Africa includes players of Bosnian, Brazilian, Ghanaian, Nigerian, Polish and Tunisian descent. And most importantly to Germany’s largest minority, the team’s emerging star is an ethnic Turk. From Mainz, Germany, Cyrus Farivar reports on what this says about Germany today.

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography puzzler.

Geo answer

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Today’s quiz asked for the name of an African country that gained independence from Belgium 50 years ago this week. The answer is the Democratic Republic of Congo. Anchor David Baron speaks with Adam Hokeschild, author of “King Leopold’s Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa.”

Heart of darkness

We journey to the heart of darkness for today’s Geo Quiz. 1960 was a pivotal year for Africa. Many countries gained independence from their European colonizers…

Music Heard on Air for June 28, 2010

Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For June 28, 2010. Artists featured are Hassan Erajji, Praful, Moriba Koita, Mario Grigorov, Tor Dietrichson.

Entire program – June 25, 2010

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Today on The World: Disagreements at the G8 summit on how to get the global economy humming again; Also, the view from Ghana ahead of tomorrow’s “US vs. Ghana” knock-out clash at the World Cup. Plus, a studio performance by Malian singer Salif Keita.