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Reaction in Israel to Mubarak’s resignation

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Now that Mubarak is gone, Israel is hoping that its fragile peace with Egypt can survive. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World’s Matthew Bell who is back in Jerusalem after spending some time in Cairo. Download MP3

How events in Egypt affect the US

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Harvard professor Joseph Nye about the implications for the United States of the unfolding events in Egypt. (Photo: HarvardCPL/Flickr) Download MP3
Video: Joseph Nye discusses “The Future of Power.”

Reviewing the mood in Egypt

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Anchor Lisa Mullins checks with The World’s Ben Gilbert in Cairo for the latest on the historic events in Egypt today.
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The World (02/11/2011) Hosni Mubarak, Barack Obama, Robert Springborg

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Reaction in Cairo to news that President Mubarak has resigned; Also, a conversation with an Iranian dissident who says events in Egypt are energizing Iran’s anti-government groups;Plus, how chanting crowds in Tahrir Square provided a musical signature for Egypt’s revolution. Download MP3

Music Heard on Air for February 11, 2011

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Tunes spun on The World between our reports for February 11, 2011. Artists featured are: Laliya: James Maguire and Melissa McCarthy, Baka Beyond, Bumcello, Cell, DJ Cheb i Sabbah.

The women of Tahrir Square

By The World ⋅ February 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Ursula Lindsey reports from Cairo that women have played a big role in the anti-government protests that have been sweeping Egypt. In fact, Egyptian women have a history of being politically active. Download MP3

Mexico’s drug war comes to Guatemala

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Mexican drug traffickers have worked their way south into Guatemala. The Guatemalan army has been trying to beat them back. But some Guatemalans there feel loyal to the drug cartels. Which have provided services – even security – that the Guatemalan government hasn’t delivered. Lorne Matalon reports. Download MP3
Slideshow: Guatemalan soldiers on patrol

Russia saves a piece of Hollywood history

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Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to Patrick Loughney, director of the Library of Congress’ Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation about the return of priceless American silent films from Russia. The films no longer existed in the US and were preserved in Russia, thanks to proper film storage. Download MP3

Posters and clips from the “lost” movies

The staying power of English, and Shakespeare in Shona

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In this week’s World in Words podcast: a new book sparks a debate about how long English will rule the world. Also, Shakespeare’s plays will be performed in 38 languages next year in London, plus efforts to eradicate a Colonial-era pidgin still used by South African mineworkers, and to eradicate English words from Russian and Chinese.
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US and German stock exchanges could merge

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Justin Fox of the Harvard Business Review Group about the proposed merger between the New York Stock Exchange and Germany’s main exchange in Frankfurt. Fox is also the author of “The Myth of the Rational Market.” Download MP3

Justin Fox’s blog

How long can Mubarak cling to power?

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Marc Lynch is with the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University. He tells anchor Lisa Mullins that after tonight’s speech – refusing to resign – Mubarak can’t cling to power much longer. Download MP3

Mexico objects to US description of drug violence

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Mexico protested this week after a US official used the word “insurgency” to describe drug-related violence sweeping our southern neighbor. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with analyst Denise Dresser in Mexico City about why Mexicans object to the word insurgency so much. Download MP3

On the ground in Egypt

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Ben Gilbert, about the reaction in Tahrir Square after President Mubarak’s speech.Download MP3

Reaction to Mubarak’s speech

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Nicholas Burns is a former top US diplomat. He was Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs under President George W. Bush. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets his reaction to Mubarak’s speech Thursday. Download MP3

Tunisia rebuilds

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Just a month after a popular revolt toppled Tunisia’s authoritarian president, Tunisia’s provisional cabinet today adopted a plan to recover assets plundered by members of the ousted regime. Anchor Lisa Mullins has more. Download MP3