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Deadly explosion in Baghdad
Six days before US combat troops are scheduled to withdraw from Iraqi urban areas, another deadly explosion hits Baghdad. More than 55 are reported killed. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC’s Jim Muir. Listen
New allegations of abuse at Bagram
The BBC’s Ian Pannell reports on new allegations of prisoner abuse at the US run Bagram military base outside Kabul, Afghanistan. Listen Read more about the Taliban insurgency
Pentagon responds to abuse allegations
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Pentagon spokesman, Lt. Col. Patrick Ryder, about the charges of abuse levelled by detainees at the Bagram base in Afghanistan. Listen
China urges caution over North Korean freighter
The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports from Beijing on talks between the militaries of China and the U.S. on everything from North Korea’s nuclear program to tensions in the South China Sea. Listen
French encouraged to turn on the charm
Genevieve Oger reports from Paris on a program to boost tourism in tough economic times. The City of Paris is encouraging Parisians to turn their homes into Bed and Breakfasts, and to become charming hosts. Listen
Egypt’s reaction to protests
Reporter Ursula Lindsey tells how Iran’s street protests are being viewed in Egypt. Cairo and Tehran are old rivals, with longstanding grievances. But the two governments agree on one thing. Neither wants to see anti-government demonstrations on their streets. Listen
Western media coverage of Iran
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Sara Khorshid, a freelance journalist in Cairo. Earlier this week she wrote an op-ed criticizing Western media coverage of the events in Iran. Listen
Iran overture update (:50)
Anchor Lisa Mullins has a brief update on US efforts to reach out to Iran. Today, the White House said it’s rescinded invitations to Iranian diplomats to attend July 4th celebrations. Listen
Geo Quiz
The World’s daily geography puzzler.
Spanish Catholic Church crisis
The World’s Gerry Hadden reports on the Catholic Church’s efforts in Spain to remain a political force as its membership wanes. Listen
Geo Quiz answer
For today’s Geo Quiz, we asked what direction you’re travelling in if you’re crossing the Panama by train from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The answer is northwest. Reporter Murray Carpenter recently took the train ride and sent us an audio postcard. Listen
Mikhail Gorbachev sings
He’s been sampled in dance tracks and he’s recorded an introduction to Peter and the Wolf. But former Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev has never sung on an album. Until now. The World’s Marco Werman tells us about Gorbachev’s CD for his late wife Raisa.Listen
Entire program – June 23, 2009
Today on The World: Iranian authorities stand tough, and pledge to teach opposition protesters a lesson; We’ll have the latest from Tehran; Human rights abuses and civilian deaths on the rise in Mexico’s drug war; And a government bailout is considered by Russia – for makers of wooden ‘nesting dolls.’ Listen
Iran update
Host Marco Werman gets the latest from Teheran from Borzou Daragahi of the Los Angeles Times. Daragahi reports that Iranian authorities are pledging to teach a lesson to what they call “rioters”, and that there will be no re-run of the disputed June 12th election. Listen Read more on the Iran protests
Obama addresses health care and Iran
President Obama spoke with reporters today about the unrest in Iran, where protests against the results of the recent presidential election have roiled the country and captured the attention of the world. The president’s comments came at an afternoon press conference in the White House Rose Garden. The World’s Katy Clark has our report. Listen
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