Archive for 2010
Sudan’s looming crisis
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Download MP3A long-planned referendum could split Africa’s largest nation in two. Some see big trouble ahead for Sudan if the independence vote is mishandled. On Friday President Obama is expected to attend a high level UN meeting on Sudan. Jeb Sharp reports. (Photo: United Nations) Download MP3
Eliza Griswold examines Sudan in ‘Tenth Parallel’
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Sudan is of special interest to Eliza Griswold. She’s just written a book called “The Tenth Parallel – Dispatches from the Fault Line Between Christianity and Islam” and the book runs right through Sudan. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Griswold, who travelled to Sudan for her research. Download MP3See Eliza Griswold reading from her book in our studio
Obama urges support for Mideast talks
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President Barack Obama has urged fellow world leaders to support Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations currently under way. He was speaking at the 65th UN General Assembly at the organization’s New York headquarters. The week-long diplomatic marathon comes on the heels of a development summit which ended with a US pledge to revamp its foreign aid policy. The World’s Jason Margolis has more. Download MP3Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir Tour
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The “Virtual Choir Tour 2011″ is now accepting submissions! American composer, Eric Whitacre, tells Lisa Mullins about his effort to set a new world record for the largest number of people singing in an online choir. Download MP3Video: See The World’s Alex Gallafent audition for the Virtual Choir
Tourism in Iraq
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In the Geo Quiz it’s off to Iraq where the tourism industry is poised for growth. The biggest potential is probably in the north of the country in the autonomous region which borders Iran and Turkey. Can you name it? Download MP3Retiring at 60 in France
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Download MP3The French parliament passed controversial reforms to its pension system last week. The biggest change? The minimum retirement age would rise from 60 to 62. Reporter Anita Elash spent some time with one couple who retired at 60 and sent this story.
India’s diplomatic disaster
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Download MP3India’s plays host this year to the Commonwealth Games, a competition for members of the former British empire. So far, it’s not going well. Reports of unsanitary conditions, an outbreak of dengue fever, a caved-in stadium ceiling, and more have caused athletes from around the world to pull out of the Games just days before they get under way. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets more on the story from the BBC’s Mark Dummett.
Colombian FARC leader killed
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One of the most senior leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) has been killed, say reports. Jorge Briceno, also known as Mono Jojoy, died in an air strike in the Macarena region, local media said. President Jose Manuel Santos said Jojoy’s death was “the hardest blow” in the history of the rebel movement, but as John Otis reports from southern Colombia, even a weakened FARC is likely to plague parts of the country. Download MP3Iraq’s future in oil
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Download MP3Correspondent Susannah George reports on Iraq’s efforts to attract foreign investment in its oil sector.
Issac Delgado’s tribute to Nat King Cole
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Cuban singer Issac Delgado has just released a new CD that pays tribute to Nat King Cole. It’s called ‘LOVE.’ The World’s music critic Tom Schnabel gives it a listen. Download MP3Tech Podcast: Blogger may face death penalty in Iran
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On this week’s technology podcast, we’ll have an update on Hossein Derakhshan, aka Hoder. Widely considered to be the “godfather” of Persian-language blogging, Hoder is now in an Iranian prison. Reports from his family inside the country say he may be facing the death penalty. We’ll have that story, plus a whole lot more global tech goodness.
Entire program – September 22, 2010
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Download MP3Today on The World: Getting the message out — pro and con — regarding Israeli settlement activity; Also, how a Belgian electronics company is trying to make its gadgets greener; Plus, how they teach the subtle art of diplomatic language at the United Nations.
Peace talks and the settlements issue
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An ominous deadline is approaching fast in the current peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Israel’s self-imposed moratorium on most construction in the West Bank and East Jerusalem is set to end on Sunday. The president of the Palestinian Authority says he’ll quit the peace talks if the building freeze ends, while Israel says it won’t extend the moratorium. Matthew Bell reports. (Photo: Matthew Bell) Download MP3
More reports and additional context from Matthew Bell
Greener gadgets from Belgium
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Our ever-increasing reliance on electronic gadgets comes with certain environmental side-effects. Those gadgets often contain all kinds of things that are potentially harmful to the environment. It’s also a tough industry to evaluate when it comes to fair trade practices. Clark Boyd reports on how one small company in Belgium is trying to address both of those issues. (photo: Clark Boyd) Download MP3Greener electronics for the globe
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The US based non-profit Green Electronics Council is trying to make the electronics industry more environmentally friendly. Sarah O’Brien (pictured) is the communications director of the council, she speaks with Lisa Mullins about efforts to green the electronics industry. Download MP3O’Brien is also the guest in our online Science Forum. >>>Join the discussion here
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