The World
Entire program – July 3, 2009
Today on The World: US troops make their way through southern Afghanistan on day two of a major military operation aimed at clearing out the Taliban and winning over locals; an anti-gay backlash in Senegal, and the government is leading the way; and a bride and groom separated by visa problems and thousands of miles [...]
US progress in Afghanistan
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Rajiv Chandrasekaran, a Washington Post correspondent embedded with the Marines, for the latest on the US operation launched yesterday in southern Afghanistan.
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The British in Afghanistan
The deaths of two British soldiers in Afghanistan earlier this week has sparked debate about Britain’s role in the war. The World’s Laura Lynch reports from London.
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Afghan pastime
The World’s Aaron Schachter tells us about the Afghan sport of kawk fighting. It’s a favorite Friday pastime for many Afghans in Kabul.
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US stance on political crisis in Honduras
The Obama Administration has condemned this week’s coup in Honduras. That puts the US in the unusual position of siding with traditional foes Venezuela and Cuba. The World’s Katy Clark reports.
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Mid-term elections in Mexico
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has a high approval rating in his country, but his party isn’t expected to do well in this weekend’s midterm elections. The World’s Lorne Matalon reports.
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West African crackdown on homosexuals
Correspondent Jori Lewis reports on how gay men in Senegal have become targets of violence and a government crackdown.
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Skyping the wedding
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with a man in Denver who’s exchanging wedding vows tomorrow with a woman in China. Joe Sinisi and Liu Shu had planned their wedding in Denver, complete with 158 guests. But the bride got held up when her visa was delayed. Still, the wedding will go on, thanks to the internet software Skype.
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Geo Quiz Answer
Today’s answer is the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Listen Geo Quiz archive
Global Hit: Femi Kuti
Anchor Marco Werman interviews Nigerian afrobeat musician Femi Kuti, son of the late pioneer of the genre Fela Kuti, and gets him to answer the questions he himself poses on his new CD about progress in Africa. Listen Video: Three Questions for Femi Kuti More Global Hits
Entire program – July 2, 2009
Today on The World: Pakistan seals its border against Taliban fleeing a major U-S operation in Afghanistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says he’s ready to begin a new relationship with the US, and Amsterdam’s big plans for a green future. Listen
US launches operation in Afghanistan
The United States has launched a major military operation in southern Afghanistan aimed at getting Helmand Province back from the Taliban. The World’s Jeb Sharp reports that the battle is being seen as part of the new Obama Administration strategy.
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Pakistan seals borders against Taliban
Pakistan is sealing parts of its border with Afghanistan, trying to prevent Taliban militants from escaping a major US military operation that’s just been launched in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets the latest from the BBC’s Mike Wooldridge in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.
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Russia is ready for better US relations
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s latest video blog strikes a positive note on his expectations for President Obama’s visit next week. Reporter Jessica Golloher has the story.
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