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Archive for November, 2010
Libraries around the world
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Geo Quiz: We’re looking for one of the world’s oldest libraries that’s open to the public. 1368 is good year to start your search. This was the age of knights and crusaders, and the Ming Dynasty. And it’s when one King Charles V – established a royal library. It packs in over 14-million books. Can you name it? Download MP3Offering arms to India
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President Obama’s trip to India is not only about strengthening economic and security ties between the world’s two largest democracies. Along with solidifying the country’s relationship, the US wants to strike a multi-billion dollar military deal with India. Elliot Hannon reports from New Delhi. Download MP3
shel’lac’king – the Indian connection
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President Obama talked about receiving a ‘shellacking’ on Election Day. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds the linguistic roots of the term – in India. Download MP3
Torture inquiry in London
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Lawyers representing 142 Iraqis will head to the High Court in London tomorrow asking for a public inquiry into allegations of systemic torture by British forces in Iraq.The World’s Laura Lynch has more from London. Download MP3
A lovers’ park in Sri Lanka
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Showing affection in public is frowned upon by some in Sri Lanka. So the government has come up with an idea to make everyone happy by creating a sheltered Lovers’ Park so that those who want to cuddle can do so, away from disapproving stares. The BBC’s Charles Haviland has more from Colombo. Download MP3
Zaz
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Marco Werman introduces us to multi-platinum French singer Zaz, discovered singing around Montmartre in Paris, but now scoring top ten French-language hits around the globe. Download MP3Entire program – November 3, 2010
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Today on The World: Two former U-S diplomats on how America’s foreign policy will change as a result of Republican gains in Washington;Also, Israeli author David Grossman on his novel, “To the End of the Land”;
And a new recording brings the now-legendary Buena Vista Social Club full-circle and back to its original concept. Download MP3
Blaming China
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There was a lot of finger pointing at China in the Congressional campaigns but once candidates take the oath of office and actually have to govern, will the China bashing ease up? The World’s Jason Margolis has more. Download MP3 (Photo: asterix611/Flickr)
More midterm election coverage by Jason Margolis
Albino parliamentarian in Tanzania
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Tanzanians elected an albino member of parliament, a first for the country where albinos have suffered widespread persecution.Download MP3 (Photo: Matthew Brunwasser)Slideshow: Albinism Worldwide
Grossman talks about his latest book
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In a country that reveres its great writers, Israeli novelist David Grossman stands out. He is often referred to as “the conscience of the country.” The World’s Matthew Bell met with Grossman at his home outside of Jerusalem to talk about his latest novel, “To the End of the Land.” The book tells the story of a woman terrified of losing her son in the army. Grossman’s own son was killed while in the military. Download MP3Kandahar campaign in ‘final stages’
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US military commanders have said the Kandahar campaign is in its final stages, and the debate over the success of the campaign has already begun. But troops on the ground are withholding their verdict – they’re still in the middle of very dangerous territory, fighting an often unseen foe. Ben Gilbert reports. Download MP3 (Photo: Ben Gilbert)Multimedia: Ben Gilbert’s photos from Zhari district, Afghanistan
AfroCubism
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The World’s Marco Werman traces the origins of the now-legendary Buena Vista Social Club recording, and how the original concept – a meeting of Cuban and Malian musicians – has now finally been realized on a recording called “Afrocubism.” Download MP3Video: See the Eliades Ochoa performing
New Congress and foreign policy
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Anchor Lisa Mullins discusses the potential impact that a new Congressional reality could have on President Obama’s foreign policy with two former US diplomats. They are: Nicholas Burns, who served in the State Department under both George W. Bush and Bill Clinton; and James Rubin, who served as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs during the Clinton Administration.Download MP3
US tea party gets international attention
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One of the features of this campaign season that’s fascinated those abroad is the rise of the Tea Party. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Gary Younge, of the British newspaper, The Guardian, about that and other issues drawing international attention.Download MP3
Election results and climate policy
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World’s Environment Editor, Peter Thomson, about the impact of yesterday’s mid-term elections on U-S climate and energy policy.Download MP3
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