India’s Antarctic base

India and Antarctica figure in the Geo Quiz this time. Tropical India is a hemisphere away from the chilly South Pole. Eight scientists will fly next week to India’s Antarctic research base and we’re looking for the name of that scientific base…

Entire program – November 2, 2010

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Today on The World: A review of aviation security in the wake of the package bomb plot involving cargo planes; Also, a European view of the US midterm elections and their possible impact on American foreign policy; Plus, why some Burmese minorities are fleeing Myanmar ahead of elections there on Sunday. Download MP3

What to do about aviation security

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Leaders of the world’s aviation industry have warned against over-reacting to last week’s bomb plot using cargo aircraft but critics say more should be done. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports. Download MP3

Leaders hail UK-France defense treaties

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British Prime Minister David Cameron has said new treaties on defense and nuclear co-operation with France marked a “new chapter” in a long history of defense co-operation. Speaking alongside French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Cameron said it would make both countries’ citizens safer and would save money. The World’s Laura Lynch reports from London. Download MP3

Myanmar citizens have little faith in vote

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Correspondent Stephanie Guyer-Stevens speaks with refugees on the Thai side of the Burmese-Thailand border about their reasons for fleeing Burma, also known as Myanmar, ahead of this Sunday’s elections. Many of the country’s ethnic minority groups fear the vote will reinforce the military’s power.Download MP3(Photo: Malia Guyer-Stevens)

Poland remembers saints and souls

November 1st and 2nd are All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day in Poland. Every year the entire country heads to the cemeteries to tend to graves, light candles, pray, and also socialize.
Slideshow: All Saints and All Souls’ Days

Yemin Orde Youth Choir

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An Israeli high school choir kicks off its short US tour this week. The students are from a ‘sort-of’ boarding school outside Haifa. It’s home to young immigrants from all over the world. This tour is about showing off the educational philosophy of their unique school. The World’s Matthew Bell has more.Download MP3(Photo: Friends of Yemin Orde)
Video: Yemin Orde Youth Choir

Yemen searches for terror suspects

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Dr. Mohamed Qubaty, an adviser to the prime minister of Yemen, speaks to anchor Lisa Mullins about efforts to track down Al Qaeda militants in his country.Download MP3

Guantanamo detainee could be in Canada next year

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Derek Stoffel reports that the youngest detainee held at the Guantanamo prison facility may be allowed to return home to Canada next year. Omar Khadr was sentenced to eight years for war crimes in Afghanistan, including the killing of a US soldier. The sentence requires Khadr, who is Canadian, to serve one more year in the Guantanamo prison, before asking for permission to go to Canada.Download MP3

Britain considers channel swim ban

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Since the first crossing in 1875, more than a thousand swimmers have made the journey across the English Channel. But on the urging of French coastguard officials, Britain is considering a ban. Anchor Lisa Mullins has details.Download MP3

Europe watches US midterm elections

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Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs commentator for the Financial Times of London, talks about Europe’s interest in the US mid-term elections. Rachman says some Europeans fear the vote’s outcome could reduce American engagement around the globe.Download MP3

Fear of election violence in Myanmar

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Tin Htar Swe with the BBC’s Burma service about fears that there will be widespread violence after Sunday’s election.Download MP3

Poland’s national cemetery

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For today’s Geo Quiz we head to eastern Europe: Halloween’s come and gone in America but folks around the world are still observing some version of the holiday. In Poland, many families remember the dead by visiting cemeteries. In honor of the day we’re looking for the name of Poland’s national cemetery in Warsaw. Download MP3

Entire program – November 1, 2010

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Today on The World: The latest on Yemen’s role in the package bomb plot; Also, how the results of tomorrow’s US mid-term elections could impact President Obama’s foreign policy; Plus, Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” returns to the screen 50 years after its first release. Download MP3

Air cargo security under scrutiny

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The US and allied governments are tightening their scrutiny of air cargo and shipped packages and American counterterrorism officials are asking consumers and businesses to look out for suspicious mail that could contain dangerous substances. All this is in response to two mail bombs that were discovered on cargo planes in the United Arab Emirates and Britain on Friday. The bombs were addressed to a synagogue in Chicago. The BBC’s Security Correspondent Gordon Corera joins us from London. Download MP3