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06/09/2009
Entire program – June 9, 2009
Today on The World: The challenges facing US troops in Afghanistan’s most dangerous province; Also, a push to get Colombia’s reckless bus drivers to pay their traffic fines; and Algerian-born pianist Martial Solal on his 50 years as a leading French jazz musician. Listen
US Troops in Afghanistan’s Helmand province
The World’s Aaron Schachter tells us about challenges facing US troops in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, among the country’s most violent regions. It’s largely controlled by the Taliban, but it’s also home to the largest US Marine base in Afghanistan. Listen Watch Aaron Schachter’s audio slideshow.
The US plan for Afghanistan
What are America’s larger objectives in Afghanistan? Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Amin Tarz, Middle East Studies Director at the Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia — and Anatol Lieven, a professor at the War Studies Department at King’s College in London. Listen
Taking flight despite troubles in Afghanistan
The first commercial civilian flight to Afghanistan’s Bost Airport landed successfully this week. That might not seem that extraordinary, except for the fact that the airport is located in Helmand province, among the more dangerous provinces in Afghanistan. Anchor Marco Werman has the story. Listen
Election drama in Iran
The World’s Laura Lynch reports on the political dramas unfolding in Iran in the days leading up to Friday’s presidential election. Listen
Shell oil settles Nigeria lawsuit
The oil company Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of human rights abuses in Nigeria. Shell is paying out 15.5 million dollars to relatives of the Nigerian writer and activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and others executed in 1995. The lawsuit claimed Shell was complicit in their deaths, though Shell did [...]
Going after bus-driver scofflaws in Bogota
John Otis reports that bus drivers in Colombia’s capita, Bogota, are having to face the music after years of reckless driving. Politicians there are pushing to collect nearly half-a-billion dollars in traffic fines. Listen
“Marriage-hunting” in Japan
In Japan, many singles are taking no chances when it comes to getting married. They’re going to “marriage hunting” events, which are a like a mix between speed dating and a job interview. Even the government is getting involved. Akiko Fujita reports from Tokyo. Listen
Global hit and geo answer: Martial Solal and Chad
Martial Solal has been a leading figure in French jazz for a half century. The 82-year-old Algerian-born pianist speaks to anchor Marco Werman about his latest release. And before we end the show, we answer today’s Geo Quiz. We were looking for a country in central Africa where a national census is under way. The [...]
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