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Archive for March, 2011

Remembering the ‘missing in action’ in Iraq

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Ahead of this weekend’s 8th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War, anchor Lisa Mullins remembers some of those who’ve gone missing during the conflict. Download MP3

A peek into Jean-Bertrand Aristide’s career

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The World’s Jeb Sharp reports on the tumultuous career of Jean-Bertrand Aristide. The former Haitian leader returned to his country Friday. Download MP3

Haiti marks earthquake anniversary

Yemen protest turns violent

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Laura Kasinof in Sana‘a, Yemen, where a major anti-government protest turned deadly today. Download MP3

Egypt to vote on key constitutional changes

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The World’s Ben Gilbert reports from Cairo about Egyptians getting ready to take a key step for their fledgling democracy. They vote this weekend on amendments to the constitution that would end decades of repressive emergency laws and allow many more candidates to run for president in free and fair elections. Download MP3

Small planet

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Today’s Geo Quiz isn’t about any place on the surface of the earth. We’re looking for the smallest planet in the solar system, the one closest to the sun. It’s within sight of the Earth, though it’s not always easy to see. In the Northern Hemisphere, you can catch a glimpse of this planet during the early morning or at twilight. Download MP3

PRI’s The World(03/18/2011: Jean-Bertrand Aristide, Muammar Gaddafi)

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A look at how international forces might carry out the UN resolution against Libya; Then, former Haitian president Jean Bertrand Aristide returns from exile; Plus, Egyptians prepare to make significant changes to their constitution this weekend. Download MP3

Music Heard on Air for March 18, 2011

By Ann Lopez ⋅ March 18, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for March 18, 2011. Artists featured are: AfroCubism, Kila , Rudolph and Blitzen, Dario G., Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck.

Lynsey’s Armor

By Gerry Hadden ⋅ March 18, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

The New York Times, quoting ABC News, reports that the son of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar el-Gadaffi, Seif Islam el-Gadaffi, has said that the four NYT journalists missing in Libya since Tuesday are in state custody and will be released in Tripoli Friday [...]

Tech Podcast: Japan’s nuclear crisis

By Clark Boyd ⋅ March 18, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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This is one of the damaged reactors from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. During the past week, the plant has been the focus of global attention, as plant operators try to avoid the release of radioactive material, caused by damage wrought by last week’s earthquake and subsequent tsunami. On this week’s Tech Podcast, you’ll hear a variety of viewpoints on the unfolding crisis. (Photo: BBC screengrab) Download MP3 (24:20)

Japan’s battle to prevent a nuclear meltdown

By The World ⋅ March 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Japan says it is stepping up efforts to cool overheating fuel at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Helicopters dumped tonnes of sea water to try to prevent fuel rods melting, and media reports said water cannon had now joined in the operation on the ground. Following the crisis, China suspended approval for new nuclear plants. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad is in Tokyo. Download MP3
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Helping Japan from Massachusetts

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Katy Clark visits Amos Lawrence Elementary School in Brookline, Massachusetts, which has a large Japanese student population. Since last week’s earthquake, parents and students have been raising money and folding paper cranes to show their support for friends and family in Japan. Download MP3

Slideshow: Lawrence School helps Japan

Japan tragedy finds expression in cartoons

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Lisa Mullins speaks with The World’s Carol Hills about how political cartoonists around the globe have responded to the tragedy in Japan. They’ve used the red disc on the Japanese flag to convey everything from radiation hazard symbols to mushroom clouds. Download MP3

Slideshow: The latest Global Political Cartoons

Abd El-Krim: A Moroccan hero who never was

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The World’s Gerry Hadden profiles a historical hero for Morocco’s Berber community, and explains why his significance is downplayed by the Moroccan government today. Download MP3
The World Blogs: Nations look so pretty from afar

Violinist husband, poet wife weave music magic

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Lonny Shavelson profiles a unique husband and wife musical duo: an Irish violinist and a Sri Lankan Tamil poet. Their music is rooted in common experiences of exile and immigration. Download MP3

Video: O’Riain and Sundaralingam at the California Institute of Integral Studies

Radiation health risks in Japan

By The World ⋅ March 17, 2011 ⋅ 12 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Laurie Garrett, Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations, about the risks to human health from the unfolding nuclear crisis in Japan. Download MP3

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