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Archive for November, 2010
Haiti cholera death toll rises
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The UN has appealed for nearly $164 million to fight a cholera outbreak in Haiti which has now claimed around 800 lives. Aid agencies are battling to contain cholera in the capital Port-au-Prince, amid fears it will spread through camps housing over a million earthquake survivors. Reporter Sabri Ben-Achour of station WAMU sent this report. Download MP3 (Photo: bypassedblog)
A charity worker’s diary
Preparing for Elections in Congo
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There will be elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo a year from now. Some Congo experts say free and fair elections are paramount but others say the international community focuses too much on elections and not enough on other issues. The World’s Jeb Sharp reports. (Photo: Michael Kavanagh) Download MP3Jeb Sharp’s Congo stories on The World
Remembering ‘Big Mama’ from Ghana
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Malkia Brantuo,a teacher from Detroit who moved to Ghana years ago, died earlier this week. The World’s Laura Lynch had met her last year while covering President Barack Obama’s Ghana trip. (Photo: Laura Lynch) Download MP3
Honorary Oscar for Godard
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‘French New Wave’ director Jean-Luc Godard is getting an honorary Oscar tomorrow, though some American critics say he shouldn’t. They say Godard is anti-Semitic and so are some of his films.But that is not the way people in France see the 80-year-old director. Anita Elash has more from Paris. Download MP3(Photo courtesy: Wikipedia)Video: vintage footage from “A bout de Souffle”
Poland duo Paula and Karol
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A new Polish band is creating buzz on the Warsaw scene – Paula and Karol. They’re attracting attention not just because of their folk-indie international sound and their appealing lyrics – but because the songs they sing are so… nice. Amy Drozdowska reports. Download MP3Video: See Paula and Karol play live in Karol’s apartment.
When cholera strikes
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Dr. Richard Garfield about the cholera outbreak in Haiti. Dr. Garfield has had experience dealing with cholera outbreaks in other parts of the world and talks about key factors in stemming the number of new cases when resources are limited. Download MP3
Burmese pro-democracy leader could be released
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Unconfirmed reports out of Myanmar, or Burma, say pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi may be released soon. The Nobel-peace prize winner has been under house arrest for most of the past 20 years. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the head of the BBC’s Burmese service, Tin Htar Swe. Download MP3
Lust-in-heart case in Italy
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The World’s Gerry Hadden reports on a case in Italy where a judge upheld a Church ruling annulling a marriage because the woman had THOUGHT about having an affair. She did not actually HAVE one. The ruling means the woman is also denied alimony. Download MP3
Congolese police face murder charges
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Michael Kavanagh about a military court trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo that’s gripping the nation. Eight police officers are charged with the kidnapping and murder of human rights activist Floribert Chebaya. Download MP3
The top cotton producers
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The high price of cotton figures in today’s Geo Quiz. So, we’re wondering where the world’s supply of cotton comes from. We’d like you to name the top three cotton producing nations. Together, they account for more than 65 million bales of the soft stuff…Download MP3Music Heard On Air Friday, November 12, 2010
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for Friday, November 12, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure with Ry Cooder, Ranga, Mario Grigorov, and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry with Augustus Pablo.
Global Political Cartoons: November 6 – 12, 2010
Non-Indian cartoonists commenting on President Obama’s visit to India all use the same visual image: a snake charmer. The Indian political cartoonists use a wider canvas.
Entire program – November 11,2010
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Today on The World: Iraqi leaders take the first steps to form a new government;Also, a visit to a cemetery in rural England, where one man makes sure that thousands of American soldiers buried there are not forgotten;Plus a conversation with author Simon Winchester about his new book on the Atlantic Ocean. Download MP3
New Iraqi government takes shape
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Newly re-elected Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has reappointed Shia leader Nouri Maliki (pictured) as prime minister. The move comes after a deal was reached to end months of political deadlock but the power-sharing deal was thrown into doubt after the main Sunni-backed alliance, led by former PM Ayad Allawi, walked out of parliament. Lisa Mullins talks with The BBC’s Jim Muir in Baghdad. Download MP3
End to Iraq’s epic journey in sight? by Jim Muir
A look at the middle class safety net
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Entitlement programs protecting the middle class are under budgetary assault throughout the developed world. In the US, too, everything from social security payments to mortgage tax deductions appears to be up for discussion. Guy Sorman (pictured) is a French philosopher and economist. He’s looked closely at the middle class safety net as it functions in Europe and the US. (Audio available after 5PM Eastern)(Photo: Mariusz Kubik) Download MP3Benefit overhaul in Britain
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