Iran’s cyberwar

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced new initiatives to improve cyber-freedom in countries like Iran. Lisa Mullins speaks with Iranian cartoonist and editor Nikahang Kowsar of Khodnevis.org about what the best use of the money would be and how both Iranian online activists and Iranian authorities use social media to thwart each other. Download MP3
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US seeks release of murder suspect in Pakistan

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Madiha Tahir reports from Pakistan on the case of Raymond Davis, an American consulate employee jailed in Lahore on murder charges. The US says he should be released on diplomatic immunity grounds. Download MP3

US official Raymond Davis on Lahore murder charges

UK Uncut campaign against British budget cuts

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The World’s Laura Lynch reports on a protest movement in Britain called UK Uncut. Its aim is to force the British government to undo deep spending cuts announced this fall. Download MP3
Video: Short documentary examining UK Uncut

CD anthology ‘Cien Sones Cubanos’

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The “son” is the foundation of Cuban dance music. Reporter Betto Arcos introduces us to “Cien Sones Cubanos”, a 5 CD anthology featuring 100 of the island’s most popular sones. Download MP3
Video: See a teaser for “Cien Sones Cubanos”

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Egypt’s economy suffers

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Egypt’s stock market is expected to be closed until next week, in a sign that the situation have not completely returned to normal in Egypt. At the height of the revolt Egypt was losing more than $300 million a day. Economists have predicted slowed growth for the economy, at 3.7 percent. The country’s tourism season has also been devastated by the demonstrations and violence — which accounts for around $11 billion a year in revenue. Ben Gilbert reports that Egyptians are trying their best to get by. Download MP3

Claiming Genghis Khan

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Mongolians worship a man that many think of as a historical villain. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad visits the Inner Mongolian city of Ordos to find the respect that people there give to Genghis Khan. Download MP3

UK online protest inspires US group

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The online protest movement UK Uncut has spawned a new group here in the US, called US Uncut. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the group’s founder, Carl Gibson, who explains the group’s mission. Download MP3

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US Uncut

Chevron’s legal battles in Ecuador

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC’s Irene Caselli about the latest turn in a long legal battle over the environmental legacy of oil drilling in the Ecuadorean Amazon. A court yesterday ordered the US company Chevron to pay damages of roughly $9 billion in the case. Download MP3

Northern bird habitat

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Today’s Geo Quiz is for the birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count gets under way this weekend. The idea is to report on what’s on view in your backyard. Miyoko Chu of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology explains why counting birds such as the Bar-tailed Godwit (pictured) is important. Download MP3

The World (02/15/2011: Karim Sadjadpour, Raymond Davis, Genghis Khan)

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Iran’s opposition leaders are under intense pressure after lawmakers in Tehran called for their execution; Also, a campaign to force the British government to reverse deep budget cuts; Plus, exploring the many variations of Cuba’s signature musical style. Download MP3

Mona Russell on Women in Egypt

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How We Got Here #61 looks at the role of women in Egypt and in Egyptian protest movements. Historian Mona Russell of East Carolina University, author of Creating the New Egyptian Woman, underscores the central place of women in Egyptian society. Also The World’s Lisa Mullins interviews historian Mike Rapport, author of 1848: Year of Revolution. Lots of parallels between Europe in 1948 and the uprisings we’re witnessing in North Africa and the Middle East today. Download MP3

New role for Egypt’s military

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The World’s Ben Gilbert reports from Cairo on the new role for Egypt’s military forces. The military says it will take care of the transition to democracy. But the task is huge, and not all Egyptians are happy with the way the generals are handling the protesters’ demands. Download MP3
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The impact of Egypt in Jordan

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First, Tunisia. Then, Egypt. So, who’s next? Arab rulers are bracing for the possibility of mass protests on their own doorsteps. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Amman, Jordan on reaction there to events in Egypt. Download MP3
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Iran cracks down on protesters

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Iranian security forces clubbed and tear-gassed demonstrators who marched today in Tehran and other major cities in Iran to protest against the regime. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with a protester who used the pseudonym “Behzad” about today’s events. Download MP3

Video: Iran protests
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Animals help Russians beat winter blues

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Jessica Golloher reports from Moscow on how some Russians escape the winter blues with the help of zoo animals. Russia’s long, cold and dark winters have been linked with high rates of depression and stress. Download MP3

Dolphin Therapy
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