Entire program – July 1, 2009

Today on The World: China steps back from requiring computer makers to install Internet filtering software on every new computer; the debate heats up in Europe over the benefits, real or imagined, of increased biofuel production; and an Islamic take on the evolution vs creationism debate. Listen

Iran clamps down on journalists

Today, Iranian opposition leader Mir Hussein Mousavi called the crackdown on protestors in Iran “a coup.” Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Iranian author Reza Aslan about the clampdown.
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Spanish authorities bust sweat shop ring

The World’s Gerry Hadden has details on a major sweat shop bust in Barcelona, where Spanish authorities freed more than 300 Chinese immigrants working in appalling conditions. But the immigrants are protesting the move.
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China backs down on internet rule

Anchor Lisa Mullins and The World’s Beijing correspondent Mary Kay Magistad discuss why China is backing down on a new Internet filtering rule that was supposed to go into effect today.
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Creationism in Turkey

The World’s Aaron Schachter profiles a man in Turkey who’s warning the Islamic world The World’s Aaron Schachter profiles a man in Turkey who’s warning the Islamic world about the dangers of evolutionary theory. Creationist Harun Yahya is on a mission to defend his faith against evolution.
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‘Camp Atheist’

A group of kids in Britain will soon head off to the country’s first official atheist camp. It’s called Camp Quest. Anchor Lisa Mullins has details.
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Rethinking biofuels in Europe

Biofuels have been touted as the best hope for reducing reliance on fossil fuels and limiting greenhouse gases. Now many scientists are raising doubts about that. Reporter Kathleen Schalch examines the debate in Europe over the costs and benefits of biofuels.
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France cuts meal tax

The French government has slashed its high tax on restaurant meals in an effort to help out ailing cafes and restaurants. Reporter Genevieve Oger has the story.
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Geo Quiz

Our daily geography quiz. Listen

Swine flu hits Argentina

A health emergency is in effect in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, following the latest outbreak of the H1N1 swine flu. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from reporter Richard Reynolds.
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Geo Quiz Answer

Today’s answer is Ukraine, home to the village of Oktyabrskoye, where some residents want to change the village name to honor the late Michael Jackson. Anchor Lisa Mullins has details. Listen

Yemenia crash survivor

Anchor Lisa Mullins has the latest on the rescue of the sole survivor of the Yemenia aircraft that crashed in the Indian ocean yesterday. The fourteen year-old girl survived the crash by clinging to a piece of plane debris for more than 12 hours.
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Global Hit: Staff Benda Bilili

The Congolese band Staff Benda Bilili just released an amazing album, but as The World’s Marco Werman tells us, it’s the story behind the music that’s really amazing. Listen More information on the band here. More Global Hits