Iran’s influence in Iraq

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Martin Chulov of the British newspaper “The Guardian” about Iraq’s difficulties forming a government and Iran’s influence on new efforts toward progress.

California climate law under fire

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Supporters of California’s climate change law say it will spark a green technology revolution and boost the state’s economy. But, critics say it will hurt the state’s economy at a time when it can ill afford it. Rachael Myrow has this story from San Francisco.

Entire program – October 15, 2010

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Today on The World: Top US commander General David Petraeus paints a positive picture of the war effort in Afghanistan; While in Iraq, promises of massive oil production come under question by international oil executives; Then to the horsetrack in Beirut, Lebanon – where the country’s 18 religious sects set their differences aside.

Afghanistan strategy ‘is working’

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General David Petraeus, the US commander of international forces in Afghanistan, says the current military and development strategy in the country is working. In a speech in London, he said progress has been; Kabul is a secure place to live; education and literacy has surged; businesses are thriving and people are returning to Afghanistan. General Petraeus also said ISAF forces had allowed senior Taliban leaders to come into Kabul for talks with the Afghan government. Marco Werman speaks with Michael Codner of the Royal United Services Institute. Download MP3

Inside Hezbollah

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Israelis recently watched as Iranian President Ahmadinejad addressed a rally near the border with their country. Ahmadinejad was on a trip to Lebanon, touring its southern border region. It was seen as a show of support for the Shiite militant group Hezbollah. Marco Werman talks with journalist Thanassis Cambanis (right), who spent time in Lebanon researching Hezbollah supporters. Download MP3
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The mid-term campaign trail

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With operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States is, of course, a country at war. But that doesn’t seem to be getting all that much attention in the weeks leading into the mid-term elections. The World’s Jason Margolis reports from Ohio. Download MP3

Tom Ze

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Brazilian musical iconoclast Tom Ze has re-released a trilogy of his estudandos, or studies, of bossa nova and samba. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with him and finds out why he twisted these beloved musical styles. Download MP3
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Ganesh God of new beginnings

A few times every year, the streets of Mumbai turn into a carnival and recently, the guest of honor Ganesh, the elephant headed, roly-poly god of new beginnings. After 10 days of a homestay, families and communities accompany him to his final immersion in water, where his Earthen form breaks down and returns to the earth from which it came. >>>Read more and watch the slideshow

Obstacles to pumping Iraqi oil

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Oil company executives are questioning a statement by Iraq’s oil minister who’s projecting that the country could reach an output of 12 million barrels of oil a day. The oil may be there, but problems with security, political instability, and poor infrastructure could get in the way. Correspondent Susannah George reports.

Memories of massacre in Chile

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37 years ago, the area near the now-famous Chilean mine was the scene of a brutal massacre set in motion by then-president General Augusto Pinochet. The residents of the area are remembering victims today. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Mark Ensalaco, director of the Human Rights Program at the University of Dayton, about the incident.

Copper’s many uses

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The miners in Chile were digging for gold and copper when the San Jose mine collapsed in August. Anchor Marco Werman reviews some of the many things copper is used for.

Unity at the track in Lebanon

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Despite the history of conflict in Lebanon, there’s one place that brings together the country’s eighteen different religious sects – Beirut’s horsetrack. Correspondent Ben Gilbert explains.

The world’s longest tunnel

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Some of the world’s longest tunnels figure in today’s Geo Quiz. The rescue of the miners in Chile via a long tunnel was an engineering feat. And then there’s Japan’s Seikan Tunnel. At just over 33 miles long it was – until today that is – the longest underground rail tunnel. Can you name the newly completed tunnel through the Alps on the north-south axis in Europe? Download MP3

Music Heard on Air for October 15, 2010

Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For October 15, 2010. Artists featured are Moriba Koita, Femi Kuti, Kaki King, Ali Farka Toure, Alison Brown, Jamal Porto.

Chilean Miners and Spanish Civil War Photos

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How We Got Here #52 highlights two recent stories from The World with historical angles. First a grim backstory to the Chilean miners’ tale brought to you by Mark Ensalaco, director of the Human Rights Program at the University of Dayton. And second, Adeline Sire’s look at The Mexican Suitcase exhibit at New York’s International Center of Photography. As she says, it’s not about a suitcase and it’s not really Mexican–the show features recovered Spanish Civil War images by three iconic photographers.Download MP3

Slideshow of rediscovered Spanish Civil War negatives