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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Old newsreels unearthed in London

More than 3,500 hours of newsreel footage found in tunnels under central London are being made public today. The footage is from the 1960s and 70s. Anchor Lisa Mullins samples some clips.Listen

Art and trauma

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with American artist Ross Bleckner about his work with children in Northern Uganda who had been forced to become soldiers for a murderous rebel group.
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Piano project in London

A musical art project is underway in London. It’s simple: place a few pianos out on the street and see what happens. The BBC’s David Whitty walked the streets to finds out.
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Ban on gay sex overturned in India

Gay rights activists in India are heralding a new court ruling that overturns a colonial-era ban on gay sex. Indian gay rights advocate Vinay Chandran tells host Lisa Mullins that India’s long history of acceptance of gays has been suppressed.
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Amsterdam’s green future

Correspondent Kathy Schalch reports from Amsterdam on the Dutch city’s pledge to reduce its carbon footprint.
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Geo Quiz

Our daily geography quiz. Listen

What’s that band?

The World’s Marco Werman speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about a recent Global Hit that peaked listeners’ interest.
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More info on Staff Benda Bilili
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Geo Quiz Answer

The answer to today’s geoquiz is Brunei. Reporter Nancy Greenleese samples a gelatinous native dish and sends us an audio postcard. Listen View pictures Geo Quiz archive

Global Hit: ‘United for Neda’

The World’s Marco Werman reports on “United for Neda,” a song composed and performed by a group of Iranian artists in Los Angeles to acknowledge the sacrifices made by protestors in the streets of Tehran. Neda is a reference to the young woman killed during street protests there two weeks ago. Listen More Global Hits