Archive for 2010
Geo Quiz
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From pole to pole
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Our Geo Quiz asks you to estimate the distance from the North Pole to the South Pole. Here’s a clue: Earth’s circumference, at the equator, is about 25,000 miles. Can you do the math? Download MP3
Metal music reinterprets European legend
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Download MP3Actor Christopher Lee is re-telling the story of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor, with the help of a little heavy metal. Anchor Marco Werman has details.
Music Heard on Air for January 6, 2010
Tunes Spun On The Word Between our reports for January 6, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Victor Axelrod, Mario Grigorov, Toumani Diabate, Seun Kuti, Thievery Corporation.
Birth, Death, and Shopping in Japan
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Prices for real estate are sky high in Tokyo, not just in life, but in death too. It’s not just expensive to die in Japan, it’s expensive to be born. At least there’s deals to be had for New Year’s shopping in Tokyo.
Also on the podcast, Russians, Indians, and Israelis have arrived in Mississippi. And they may no longer be going for Olympic gold in Australia.
Dealing with Iran
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President Obama has put Iran on notice: start meeting demands on nuclear activites by 2010 or face the possiblity of crippling sanctions. The World’s Matthew Bell looks into US options now that the deadline is passed. Download MP3 (HO/AFP/Getty photo shows President Ahmadinejad at Natanz enrichment facility) Images
The Jordanian connection
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The suicide bomber who killed seven CIA agents in Afghanistan was an al-Qaeda double agent, media reports say. He is said to have been a doctor from Jordan, arrested there a year ago. He was then reportedly recruited by the Jordanians and CIA, who wrongly thought they had turned him, and given a mission to find al-Qaeda leaders. Marco Werman talks with the BBC’s Saad Hattar in Amman about Jordan’s role. Download MP3
Entire program – January 5, 2010
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Today on The World: A deadline is missed and the nuclear stand-off with Iran continues; Also, a look at how India’s booming economy is altering how India’s elderly live their twilight years; Plus from Tuvan throat singing to Tuvan electronica.
‘I boarded a plane with an aerosol can’
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After the foiled attempt on Christmas Day to bring down transatlantic flight 253 bound for Detroit, there have been many calls for better safety measures. More careful screening of passengers and their belongings passing through airports was immediately implemented. But as this BBC report from Colette Hume shows, security is still not exactly where it should be. Download MP3
Retirement in India
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While retirement homes for the elderly are commonplace in the US, they are a new, and growing, phenomenon in India. Reporter Elliot Hannon visits one of the newly constructed Indian retirement communities to see who’s moving in. Download MP3
Zapatero and Bean: Separated at birth?
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Visitors to Spain’s European Union presidency website have been greeted by an image of hapless fictional character Mr. Bean (right?) instead of Spain’s Socialist leader (left?). An unidentified person briefly hijacked the site on Monday, replacing Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero with that of the bumbling comedy buffoon, played by British actor Rowan Atkinson. The World’s Gerry Hadden has our story. Download MP3
Danish cartoonist attacked
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A Somali man, armed with an axe, broke into the house of Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard — one of the artists involved in the controversy over cartoon depictions of the Prophet Mohammed four years ago. Anchor Marco Werman has details.
Iran presidential website hacked
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A cyber intruder hacked into the website of Iranian President Mahmood Ahmedinijad. Anchor Marco Werman has details.
Pets more popular in Middle East
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Pet ownership is rising around the world, especially in the Middle East. In fact, it’s rising faster than the public’s understanding of what pets need to be happy and healthy. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports.
London zoo conducts census
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At last count, the London Zoo was home to 15,107 animals. This year’s headcount is expected to be the biggest ever. Anchor Marco Werman has details.
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