Archive for 2010
Historic cave town
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For the Geo Quiz today we are looking for a town in northwestern China that was once a stop on the ancient Silk Road. Download MP3
Dominican bachata music
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Joan Soriano plays bachata music. It is a style similar to southern blues or Portuguese fado music, but it comes from the Dominican Republic. Soriano wants to play this style to a world wide audience and have it earn the respect it deserves among certain classes in the Dominican Republic. Anchor Lisa Mullins has more. Download MP3
What are your top picks for the best international albums of 2010?Tell us about your selection here.
Music Heard on Air for December 28, 2010
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for December 28, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure, Cubanismo, Paul Hamner, Le Trio Joubran, Moriba Koita, Jan Garbarek, Anouar Brahem, Shaukat Hussain, Habib Koite.
Tech Podcast: Robotic limbs assist in Japan
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In this episode of our Technology Podcast, you’ll hear about some amazing new robotic technologies in Japan. Some are designed to help stroke victims walk again. Others are built to help the blind take walks. We’ll also tell you about mobile banking in Haiti, and Cuba’s own homegrown Wikipedia site. Download MP3 (29:54)
Entire program – December 27, 2010
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A Russian court issues another guilty verdict today for former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky in a controversial case that some say is more about Vladimir Putin protecting his political power;then to the African country of Cameroon, where a crackdown on illegal poaching may not be enough to protect endangered species;and why people from north Sudan who live in the south are worried about the upcoming vote on splitting the country. Download MP3
Khodorkovsky convicted of money crimes
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Anchor Katy Clark talks with Pavel Khodorkovsky, son of jailed former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was found guilty today in a Russian court of embezzlement and money laundering. Download MP3 (Photo: Juliacw)
Sudan independence vote fosters fears of rejection
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The people of southern Sudan are set to vote in a referendum on independence next month. If the vote passes, some northern Sudanese who live in the south fear they may no longer be welcome. Correspondent Sean Carberry reports from southern Sudan. Download MP3Slideshow: See photos from Malakal
Uphill battle against poaching in Cameroon
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Illegal hunting of protected species is rampant in the Central African country of Cameroon. Government enforcement of poaching laws is spotty, but as Jori Lewis reports, it’ll take more than a crackdown on hunters to solve the problem. (Photo: Tanzania © Simon Milledge / TRAFFIC) Download MP3Click here for additional resources on this story
La Cocina’s social mission
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In San Francisco, there is an organization where immigrants who want to run a restaurant can go for advice and networking. Reporter Rachael Myrow introduces us to La Cocina. Download MP3Slideshow: The delicacies at La Cocina
Tito Puente – “The King of Mambo”
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Even those who don’t know Latin jazz tend to know Tito Puente. He is not known as “The King of Mambo” for nothing. His music has appeared in many films, most notably, perhaps, “The Mambo Kings.” Tom Schnabel gives us a refresher on Puente’s roots and looks at a new release of his music. Download MP3
What are your top picks for the best international albums of 2010?Tell us about your selection here.
Reaction to guilt verdict in Russian oil tycoon case
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Anchor Katy Clark speaks with Nikolay Petrov of the Carnegie Endowment for Peace in Moscow about the verdict in the case of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was found guilty today in a Russian court of embezzlement and money laundering. Download MP3
Georgians try trials by jury
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The former Soviet Republic of Georgia is just starting to offer jury trials on a limited basis, but most Georgians are unfamiliar with the concept. So Americans are playing a role in helping Georgians get ready. Reporter Mary Stucky has some examples. Download MP3
Neanderthal diet study
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A new study shows for the first time that Neanderthals were eating cooked grains and cereals. Also, the plant portion of Neanderthal diet is not too different from modern human diet. Anchor Katy Clark learns more from study author, Dolores Piperno. Download MP3
A snow note
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A blizzard hit the East Coast stranding thousands of travelers ad shutting down major airports. But this time even Russian airports are being slowed by snow. Anchor Katy Clark has details. Download MP3
The fortified island
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For the Geo Quiz today we are looking for a British territory in the Atlantic. It is a small island, but has one of the world’s highest concentrations of historic forts. Download MP3
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