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Archive for March, 2011

PRI’s The World(03/28/2011: Monica Ortiz Uribe, Jessica Golloher)

By The World ⋅ March 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Rebel forces make gains in Libya closing in n Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown; Also, why it is so hard to steer clear of alcohol in Russia; Plus, a new program in Egypt imitates Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show.” Download MP3

Music Heard on Air for March 28, 2011

By Ann Lopez ⋅ March 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for March 28, 2011. Artists featured are: AfroCubism, Nguyen Le, Ensemble FizFuz, Baka Beyond, Vieux Farka Toure.

Unease with reform pace in Egypt

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The World’s Ben Gilbert reports that some pro-reform advocates in Egypt accuse the Egyptian army of acting just as the ousted Mubarak regime. Arrests, detentions and beatings have become commonplace, but are getting next to no media attention. Download MP3
Egypt coverage on The World

The ‘Arab spring’ in Israel

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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The World’s Matthew Bell reports that Israelis are anxiously watching events in the Middle East. What many in the west laud as an “Arab Spring” appears deeply disturbing to Israelis, who worry about what uncertainty lies ahead. Download MP3
Matthew Bell on Twitter

Global nuclear safety up for scrutiny

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The World’s Clark Boyd reports on the ongoing debate over the future of nuclear energy in the wake of the crisis at the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. Download MP3

British universities reconsider donations

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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At a time when British Universities are wrestling with shrinking budgets, they are facing new scrutiny over foreign donations from questionable sources such as Muammar Gaddafi. The World’s Laura Lynch reports from London. Download MP3

Video: LSE head quits over Libya links

If By Yes releases ‘Salt On Sea Glass’

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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If By Yes is the name of a new band that’s just out with its debut album. At the same time, The World’s Marco Werman reports, the band members are having to process the distressing news from their native Japan. Download MP3
Video: If By Yes performs “Mogawai” live

Day of protest in Middle East

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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There were anti-government protests in several Middle Eastern countries today. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC’s Lina Sinjab in Syria, where troops reportedly fired on protesters in several cities around the country. Lisa Mullins also speaks with the BBC correspondent in Yemen about growing calls there for that country’s president to step down. Download MP3

Cheating scandal in the chess world

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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A cheating scandal has rocked the world of grandmaster chess. It involves accomplices and text messaging. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out the details from Henry Samuel, a reporter for The Daily Telegraph in Paris. Download MP3

French Chess Federation Accuses Its Own Players of Cheating

Disaster cleanup in Japan

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Two weeks after the quake and tsunami in Japan, the work of clearing debris and putting up pre-fabricated houses is gathering momentum. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Kathy Mueller of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, who is in the worst-affected area of northern Japan. Download MP3

Contamination fears at Fukushima nuclear plant

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World’s environment editor Peter Thomson about news that the core of one of the damaged nuclear reactors in Fukushima, Japan may have been breached, resulting in a release of radioactive substances. Download MP3

UN warns of Ivory Coast violence

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The United Nations is warning that escalating violence in Ivory Coast is taking a rising toll on the population there. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Hamadoun Touré, the UN’s spokesperson in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
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Caribbean island

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Shake off that winter chill and start daydreaming about a tropical vacation. The Geo Quiz is taking us to a Caribbean island. It’s the smaller of two main islands that make up a nation. Download MP3

PRI’s The World(03/25/2011: Clark Boyd, Laura Lynch)

By The World ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Anti-government protests appear to be spreading in Syria; Also, checking on Japan’s recovery effort, two weeks after the quake and tsunami there; Plus, a cheating scandal rocks of the world of grandmaster chess. Download MP3

Music Heard on Air for March 25, 2011

By Ann Lopez ⋅ March 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for March 25, 2011. Artists featured are: Kaya Project, Vieux Farka Toure, Prem Joshua & Chintan, Kila, Baka Beyond.