Carol Zall
Kids Books for the Holidays
This year’s selection includes new titles that feature stunning artwork, as well as some updated classics.
A Conversation with Israeli Author Amos Oz
Marco Werman talks with Israeli writer Amos Oz about his new novel, “Scenes from Village Life”.
New Releases from Scotland
A local music shop owner in Edinburgh talks about some of the best-selling CDs at her shop.
Custer’s last flag
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A damaged cavalry flag that was found on the battlefield at Little Bighorn went on the auction block today. It fetched more than two million dollars at auction today, as The World’s Carol Zall reports. Download MP3Royal weddings
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Marriage of the royal kind is what a lot of people around the globe are talking about these days. Britain’s Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton have now set a date. They will marry on April 29 at Westminster Abbey, no less. All the intention on the British royals got The World’s Carol Zall thinking about all those ‘other’ royal families out there. Download MP3 (Photo: Ellocharlie)
Hobbit rallies in New Zealand
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The World’s Carol Zall reports on a push in New Zealand to make the country the filming location for the “Lord of the Rings” prequel, “The Hobbit.” Earlier plans to film in New Zealand were jeopardized after actors protested over working conditions. Download MP3
Doctor Who wears tweed
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Matt Smith is the latest actor to play the iconic “Doctor Who” character on British television. His choice of a Harris Tweed jacket for his incarnation of the Doctor has given the iconic Scottish fabric an unexpected boost. The World’s Carol Zall reports. Download MP3Mhairi Hall
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For Mhairi Hall, the music on her new album is about three things: It’s about traditional Scottish melodies, it’s about the piano and it’s about a place. The World’s Carol Zall has more. Download MP3English and Welsh wills online
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Download MP3A searchable index to English and Welsh Wills for the period 1861-1941 is available online for the first time. The World’s Carol Zall reports.
‘Bookseller of Kabul’ author to pay damages
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Download MP3A court in Norway has ordered Norwegian journalist Asne Seierstad to pay damages of about $40,000 to a member of an Afghan family she wrote about in her 2003 book “The Bookseller of Kabul.” The World’s Carol Zall has more.
Afghan conference
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Download MP3The conference in Kabul was called to chart out Afghanistan’s future development. The World’s Carol Zall reports on some of the main challenges facing conference participants.
US Israel relations need more than chemistry
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A lot has been made of how bad the relationship is between the U-S and
Israel. Some say it’s a matter of chemistry between Prime Minister
Netanyahu and President Obama. But as The World’s Carol Zall reports,
relations between the two countries come down to more than just
chemistry between the two leaders.
Shi’a cleric dies
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In Lebanon one of Shia Islam’s most influential clerics has died. Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah was 74 when he died in a Beirut hospital yesterday. The World’s Carol Zall has more.
The Proclaimers
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The World’s Carol Zall speaks with Scottish singers The Proclaimers about their music. They kick off their three date US tour tonight. Download MP3
Lunasa
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The World’s Carol Zall catches up with members of the Irish band Lunasa. The band’s currently touring in the US. Download MP3
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