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Archive for February, 2011

Marriage woes in Egypt

By The World ⋅ February 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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One of the frustrations driving some of the protestors in Egypt is unemployment and low wages. One repercussion is that in Egypt today, many young people can’t afford to get married and set up a home. Daniel Estrin reports from Cairo. Download MP3

Cairo band Wust el Balad

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Host Marco Werman introduces us to a song by the Cairo band Wust el Balad. It is an anthem of sorts for Egyptian youth who relate to its lyrical metaphor for their dead-end lives. “Mom, I want to get married (but I don’t have any money.”) Download MP3

Video: Wust El Balad

US walks a fine line on Egypt

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The crisis in Egypt presents huge problems for US foreign policy. Anchor Marco Werman discusses the American role with Aaron David Miller, a former adviser on the Middle East to six US secretaries of state, between 1985 and 2003. Download MP3

Spaniards seek jobs in Germany

By The World ⋅ February 2, 2011 ⋅ 4 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Germany needs skilled workers to keep its economy humming, but it doesn’t have enough of its own. So it’s looking south, to countries like Spain, where unemployment remains high. As The World’s Gerry Hadden reports, a lot of young Spaniards are now thinking about moving to Germany. Download MP3

Egypt’s opposition groups try to unite

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Ursula Lindsey reports from Cairo on who the Egyptian opposition is, and how various opposition groups are trying to speak with one voice in the wake of unprecedented anti-government protests there. Download MP3

Will more countries follow Egypt?

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Council on Foreign Relations fellow Steven Cook about the prospects for a regional “domino effect” in Egypt’s neighborhood. They discuss the likelihood for change in countries including Algeria, Libya, and Syria. Download MP3

Cyclone hits Australia

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Our Geo Quiz comes straight out of the news this time: a massive cyclone is battering northeastern Australia. Cyclone Yasi went ashore in a state that’s known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The storm is impacting a part of the state that’s to the north of areas hit by massive flooding recently. What’s the name of the Australian state battered by Yasi? Download MP3

Music Heard on Air for February 2, 2011

By Ann Lopez ⋅ February 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for February 2, 2011. Artists featured are: AfroCubism, DJ Format, Baka Beyond, DIG feat. Omar Sosa y Greg Landau.

Middle Eastern cartoonists on Egypt (updated Feburary 4, 2011)

By Carol Hills ⋅ February 2, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Political cartoonists across the Middle East are drawing pyramids, camels, chairs, empty chairs, pharaohs, heiroglyphs and contemporary images like smartphones and tweets to comment on the political revolution unfolding in Egypt.

Change in Egypt

By Jeb Sharp ⋅ February 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has said he will not stand for re-election in September, as protests against his rule grow. In the latest episode of ‘How We Got Here’, Michael Wahid Hanna of the Century Foundation (pictured) discusses the historical context behind events in Egypt. Download MP3

Entire program – February 01, 2011

By The World ⋅ February 1, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Egypt’s anti-government protests press on with their demand for President Mubarak to step down; Also, why a rising politician in Italy is being compared to President Obama; Plus, music cafes offers young people in Aceh, Indonesia a bit of fun that does not violate strict Islamic law. Download MP3

Massive protests in Egypt

By The World ⋅ February 1, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has said he will not stand for re-election in September, as protests against his rule grow. The announcement came as hundreds of thousands rallied in central Cairo urging him to step down immediately. The demonstration was the biggest since protests began last week. The World’s Matthew Bell is in Cairo. (Photo: Matthew Bell) Download MP3
Live updates from the BBC
Slideshow: Matthew Bell’s photos from Egypt

Egypt and the Palestinians

By The World ⋅ February 1, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

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For years, the Arab world was inspired by scenes of the Palestinian intifada. But now many in the West Bank say it’s unlikely that Palestinians will be inspired to protest by the waves of unrest sweeping the Arab world. Daniel Estrin reports from Ramallah. Download MP3
NYTimes: Palestinian Adversaries Unite, for Now, on Egypt

Europe slow to react

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The World’s Gerry Hadden reports on the slow and muddled European reaction to the anti-government protests in Egypt. Like the US, many European countries are caught between supporting an old ally and calling for an orderly democratic transition in Egypt. Download MP3

The Italian Obama

By The World ⋅ February 1, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Nancy Greenleese profiles Italian leftist politician Nichi Vendola. His appeal to young voters has earned him the nickname of “Italy’s Obama”. Download MP3

Timeline: Some of Italy’s recent troubled leaders