Archive for 2010
Corruption in Iraq’s school system
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Download MP3Corruption in Iraq isn’t confined to the halls of government or big business deals, it pervades daily life. Reporter Susannah George takes a close look at corruption within the Iraqi educational system.
World Equestrian Games
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The World Equestrian Games are underway and for the Geo Quiz we want to know where. They are being held outside of Europe for the first time in a place that’s known simply as horse country. Download MP3Music Heard on Air for September 28, 2010
Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For September 28, 2010. Artists featured are Alison Brown, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Diogal, Bassekou Kouyate, Ngoni Ba, Harouna Samake, Eneida Marta, Bassekou Kouyate, Ngoni ba.
Entire program – September 27, 2010
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Download MP3Today on The World: New uncertainty in the Middle East peace process after a partial freeze on Jewish settlement construction expires; Also, who might be behind a computer virus attack against Iran; Plus, a video that tries to dispel the notion that Belgium is boring.
Abbas urges settlement freeze extension
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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has urged Israel to extend its just-expired partial freeze on the building of Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. He said an extension of three or four months could give the recently resumed Middle East peace talks a chance for success. The US says it is “disappointed” by Israel’s decision not to extend a ban on settlement building. Matthew Bell reports. Download MP3 (Photo: Alon Tuval) BBC video: Jon Donnison on the extent of Israeli construction workWhale rider wanted by Australian officials
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An Australian teenager allegedly went on a dangerous joyride. An eye-witness says the boy climbed onto the back of a southern right whale off the western coast of Australia and “rode” on its back. The report has caught the attention of the authorities, and they are not amused. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets details from the BBC’s Phil Mercer in Sydney. (Photo: electropod/Flickr) Download MP3French fries with mayonnaise
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A new video pokes fun at the small European country which is the focus of our Geo Quiz today. It has problems, some serious, some not so serious. But at least all of its citizens agree that the national dish is french fries with mayonnaise. Clark Boyd has more. Download MP3Watch the video>>>
Freespeed Sonata by Sig
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“Freespeed Sonata” is the latest album by SIG. delivers a classical hip hop fusion shaped like a four movement sonata. Released in February 2010 It all started with short solo piano pieces that Sig performed on his old 1902 Bluthner lent to a poet friend in Berlin. A few days later, while travelling in Venice, he composed the score looping together short melodies and harmonic flows selected from the pieces. Download MP3Video: See Sig, Kus & Joy Frempong perform live
World Books podcast: Per Petterson
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Norwegian author Per Petterson’s 2007 novel Out Stealing Horses won him a worldwide readership as well as garnering him a number of major book prizes. His latest novel, I Curse the River of Time, continues the writer’s lyrical exploration of the bedevilments of mortality and time. World Books editor Bill Marx spoke to Petterson about his new book, the challenges of translation, and the reasons behind the current vogue for Scandinavian fiction. Download MP3North Korea’s next leader
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Download MP3The World’s East Asia correspondent Mary Kay Magistad is in the Boston studio and speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about the future of North Korea’s leadership. A rare and important political meeting is scheduled for tomorow, and it’s expected that the son of ailing North Korean leader, Kim Jong Il is next in line at the helm. But it also appears that Kim’s young sister may play a critical role in the event of her brother’s death.
Computer virus attacks Iran
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Download MP3A computer virus has been attacking industrial facilities in Iran – including the country’s nuclear power plant. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from BBC tech reporter Jonathan Fildes.
Life for Roma back home
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Download MP3This week the European Commission will decide if it will take action against France over its expulsion of Roma migrants. Correspondent Matthew Brunwasser reports on how the Bulgarian government is setting up social programs to help the Roma integrate back into Bulgarian society.
India races to finish games preparations
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Download MP3The road to the Commonwealth Games in India has been paved with problems, charges of corruption and fraud against the organising committee, constant delays in the preparations, and filthy accommodation and security fears. The BBC’s Tinku Ray in Delhi has an update on where things stand.
Togo soccer players created fake team
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Download MP3Two members of Togo’s football federation are in trouble for faking a recent soccer match against Bahrain. The players didn’t throw the game – they weren’t even there! They sent a group of unknown players to the match. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from Gabriele Marcotti, world soccer columnist for the Times of London and the Wall Street Journal.
Jobs a mantra for Ohio Congressional races
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The state of Ohio has several Congressional races that are up for grabs. Like everywhere in the country, the economy is issue number one in the Buckeye State. Even the issue of global climate change comes down to jobs. The World’s Jason Margolis has more from Wellston, Ohio.Download MP3
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