Archive for 2010
Togo tragedy sparks security concerns
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The World’s William Troop reports that South African officials are fending off questions about security at next summer’s soccer World Cup. Concerns about security for the tournament have been raised following a machine gun attack on Togo’s national soccer team at a tournament in Angola.
Geo Quiz
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Geo answer interview
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For today’s Geo Quiz we were looking for the name of an area described as the “land of flowers” on a Chinese map from 1602 that’s on exhibit now at the Library of Congress. The answer is Florida. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Deanna Marcum, Associate Librarian at the Library of Congress, about the map and its history.
Ancient map
A rare map figures in today’s Geo Quiz. This world map is more than 400 years old and it’s generating a buzz in Washington today….
Nguyen Le
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Our Global Hit today references another cultural icon from China. And it’s from around the same time period as the Ricci map now on display in Washington. We’re talking about an epic novel called Journey to the West. It’s also known by its Japanese title Saiyuki. The World’s Marco Werman met a musician who found inspiration in that epic volume.
Music Heard on Air for January 12, 2010
Tunes Spun On The Word Between our reports for January 12, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure with Ry Cooder, Erwin Colon, Hafez Naeri, Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara, Calamus, T. Ria.
Entire program – January 11, 2010
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Today on The World: A new poll in Afghanistan suggests people there are optimistic about their country’s future — despite the violence; Also, a Peruvian-American rapper is on a mission to help orphans in Afghanistan; Plus, American volunteers rebuild an ancient bridge over the Blue Nile in Ethiopia.
Iranian lawmakers criticize treatment of opposition
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A committee of the Iranian parliament has made a rare official criticism of treatment of opposition detainees held in the wake of the disputed election. The report said three detainees died at the notorious Kahrizak detention, and it blamed former Tehran prosecutor, Saeed Mortazavi (pictured), a political ally of President Ahmadinejad. Matthew Bell reports. Download MP3
Iranian odyssey
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Journalist and filmmaker Maziar Bahari was detained in Iran last year while he was covering the post election demonstrations. He was held in Evin Prison for four months before being released. Bahari was in Boston over the weekend and anchor Jeb Sharp had a chance to talk with him. Download MP3
Rebuilding the Blue Nile footbridge
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In the Blue Nile Canyon of Ethiopia, a single footbridge is the only connection for people who live on opposite sides of the river. The ancient bridge has been repeatedly destroyed and repaired over the centuries. Now, a team of American volunteers has built a new, sturdier suspension bridge across the chasm. Reporter Daniel Glick was there as the new span was put into place. Download MP3
Afghan poll hints at growing optimism
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Most Afghans are increasingly optimistic about the state of their country, a poll commissioned by the BBC, ABC News and Germany’s ARD shows. Of more than 1,500 Afghans questioned, 70% said they believed Afghanistan was going in the right direction – a big jump from 40% a year ago. Jeb Sharp talks with the BBC’s Mark Dummett in Kabul. Download MP3 (Photo: Deshakalyan Chowdhury/AFP/Getty Images)
Immortal Technique
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Judith Sloan profiles a Peruvian-born rapper and political activist known as “Immortal Technique.” He’s on a mission to help orphans in Afghanistan. That’s quite a contrast to his wild years as a teenager and the 12 months he spent in prison.
Flu vaccine overstock
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After this year’s rush to stock up on the vaccine against the H1N1 Flu, some European countries are now trying to unload millions of doses. Countries such as Spain, Germany, The Netherlands and France have found themselves with huge stockpiles because far fewer citizens than expected sought the vaccine out. Governments are hoping to cancel orders or sell the excess vaccines to developing nations even as they’re being criticized for overreacting and overspending against the disease. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports.
Remembering Eric Rohmer
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Anchor Jeb Sharp talks to Paris-based film critic Lisa Nesselson about the legacy of French film maker Eric Rohmer who died in Paris today.
Geo Quiz
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