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02/25/2010
Entire program – February 25, 2010
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Today on The World: Washington pushes for more sanctions against Iran; Also, why political turmoil in Turkey has an impact on US foreign policy; Plus — London’s big improvement plans for the 2012 Summer Olympics meet economic reality.
The drive for new sanctions on Iran
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Washington is stepping up the pressure on Iran over its nuclear activities, Israel has demanded sanctions. Syria and Iran say they are standing together. The World’s Matthew Bell reports on the US-led drive for new sanctions on Iran. Download MP3
The regional factor
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Author Stephen Kinzer feels that both Turkey and Iran are key to US foreign policy in the Middle East. Kinzer is the author of “Reset: Iran, Turkey and America’s Future.” Download MP3
The History of the Winter Olympics
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Hosting the Olympics is definitely an expensive proposition for host cities. And making it to the Games isn’t cheap for the athletes, either. Especially the Winter Games, as events there usually require expensive gear and special arenas. Marco Werman talks with Olympic historian David Wallechinsky about the origins of the Winter Olympics. Download MP3
Iceland’s desire to create save haven for journalists
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Iceland is considering legislation aimed at making it a legal safe haven for journalists, publishers, and even companies that host websites. But it’s not clear how much protection the proposed measure would actually provide outside Iceland’s borders. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Reykjavik. Download MP3 (Photo: Gerry Hadden)
Francois Ladrezeau
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For today’s Global Hit … a visit to the French territory of Guadeloupe where Carnival season is still going strong and artist and singer Francois Ladrezeau wants to remind his countrymen of their musical roots.
Turmoil in Turkey
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Phillip Martin reports on the political turmoil in Turkey following the arrest of former military officials who allegedly plotted a coup against the government years ago.
London’s Olympic promises
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As part of its successful bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics, London promised to renovate blighted areas of the city. But the economic downturn is making that harder and harder to do. The World’s Laura Lynch reports from London.
Legal trouble for Google in Italy
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An Italian court has ruled that three Google executives are criminally responsible for a video posted on the company’s online sharing service. The video showed an autistic boy being bullied. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more about the case from The World’s technology correspondent Clark Boyd.
Geo Quiz
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The World’s Geo Quiz takes you to a landlocked country in Western Europe where a new talking scanner could help make life a bit easier for the blind.
Red tape for ex-pats in Russia
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Russia has a set up a new hurdle for foreign workers there. Some observers say its part of Russia’s unwelcoming attitude to ex-pats. Jessica Golloher reports from Moscow.
Geo answer
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The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Switzerland, where a new piece of technology is making life a bit easier for blind people. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Martin Mischler, a technology expert with the Swiss Union for The Blind in Zurich.
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