Limits of endangered species treaty debated

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The only international treaty for protecting endangered species has shown its limits recently. Critics say the treaty has flaws, but supporters urge that it’s still a vital tool in the battle against extinction The World’s Gerry Hadden reports.

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Hamas crackdown on collaborators

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The Palestinian militant group, Hamas, has begun rounding-up people in Gaza who are alleged to have collaborated with Israelis. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s John Donnison, who’s following the story from Ramallah.

Brazilians miss Japan

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Japan’s government has been paying Brazilian immigrants to go home and stay home. But many who have gone home don’t feel like they fit in. They want to go back to Japan. Jason Strother reports from Sao Paolo. Download MP3

Music Heard on Air for September 24, 2010

Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For September 24, 2010. Artists featured are Augustus Pablo and the Upsetters, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Carol Thompson, Kerekes Band, Jan Garbarek.

Entire program – September 23, 2010

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Today on The World: President Obama urges leaders at the UN to support his push for peace in the Middle East; Also, growing concerns over southern Sudan’s upcoming referendum on independence; Plus, calling all singers – the Virtual Online Choir Tour of 2011 is looking for voices and hoping to break a world record.

Sudan’s looming crisis

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A long-planned referendum could split Africa’s largest nation in two. Some see big trouble ahead for Sudan if the independence vote is mishandled. On Friday President Obama is expected to attend a high level UN meeting on Sudan. Jeb Sharp reports. (Photo: United Nations) Download MP3

Eliza Griswold examines Sudan in ‘Tenth Parallel’

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Sudan is of special interest to Eliza Griswold. She’s just written a book called “The Tenth Parallel – Dispatches from the Fault Line Between Christianity and Islam” and the book runs right through Sudan. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Griswold, who travelled to Sudan for her research. Download MP3
See Eliza Griswold reading from her book in our studio

Obama urges support for Mideast talks

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President Barack Obama has urged fellow world leaders to support Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations currently under way. He was speaking at the 65th UN General Assembly at the organization’s New York headquarters. The week-long diplomatic marathon comes on the heels of a development summit which ended with a US pledge to revamp its foreign aid policy. The World’s Jason Margolis has more. Download MP3

Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir Tour

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The “Virtual Choir Tour 2011″ is now accepting submissions! American composer, Eric Whitacre, tells Lisa Mullins about his effort to set a new world record for the largest number of people singing in an online choir. Download MP3
Video: See The World’s Alex Gallafent audition for the Virtual Choir

Tourism in Iraq

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In the Geo Quiz it’s off to Iraq where the tourism industry is poised for growth. The biggest potential is probably in the north of the country in the autonomous region which borders Iran and Turkey. Can you name it? Download MP3

Retiring at 60 in France

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The French parliament passed controversial reforms to its pension system last week. The biggest change? The minimum retirement age would rise from 60 to 62. Reporter Anita Elash spent some time with one couple who retired at 60 and sent this story.

India’s diplomatic disaster

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India’s plays host this year to the Commonwealth Games, a competition for members of the former British empire. So far, it’s not going well. Reports of unsanitary conditions, an outbreak of dengue fever, a caved-in stadium ceiling, and more have caused athletes from around the world to pull out of the Games just days before they get under way. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets more on the story from the BBC’s Mark Dummett.

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Colombian FARC leader killed

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One of the most senior leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) has been killed, say reports. Jorge Briceno, also known as Mono Jojoy, died in an air strike in the Macarena region, local media said. President Jose Manuel Santos said Jojoy’s death was “the hardest blow” in the history of the rebel movement, but as John Otis reports from southern Colombia, even a weakened FARC is likely to plague parts of the country. Download MP3

Iraq’s future in oil

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Correspondent Susannah George reports on Iraq’s efforts to attract foreign investment in its oil sector.

Issac Delgado’s tribute to Nat King Cole

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Cuban singer Issac Delgado has just released a new CD that pays tribute to Nat King Cole. It’s called ‘LOVE.’ The World’s music critic Tom Schnabel gives it a listen. Download MP3

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