Entire program – September 21, 2009

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Today on The World: How Lebanon’s conservative banks are attracting investment now; Also, how a move by India to limit its own greenhouse gas emissions could break the stalemate at UN climate talks; And a documentary that sheds a personal light on Argentina’s “disappeared.”

Grim assessment on Afghanistan

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The World’s Laura Lynch reports on a leaked grim strategic assessment from the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan.

Warnings dire from leaked report

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The leak of the report from General Stanley McChrystal warning of failure in Afghanistan is certain to add fuel to the debate over the future of the US mission there. Anchor Marco Werman discusses the political situation with Richard Fontaine, a former foreign policy adviser to Senator and candidate John McCain. Fontaine is now a senior fellow at the Washington-based Center for a New American Security.

Investors find safety in Beirut

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Lebanon is enjoying a boom in its real estate and banking industries. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports that the country’s success is due to smart banking practices and the the high price tag for land.

“Our Disappeared”

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with documentary filmmaker Juan Mandelbaum about his new film, “Our Disappeared.” It tells the story of his personal investigation into the political kidnappings and murders of many of his college friends in Buenos Aires in the 1970s. More information

The destination of green stimulus dollars

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In February, the federal government injected $787 billion dollars to stimulate the economy. Governments throughout the world took similar steps to jump start their economies. A lot of that money went to so-called “green” projects. The World’s Jason Margolis looks at where those green dollars are going and just how green those dollars are.

India’s environment proposal

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A move by India to limit its own greenhouse gas emissions could help break the stalemate at UN climate talks this week. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with India’s Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh.

Elephants threatened in Kenyan drought

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One of the worst droughts in living memory is taking its toll on both people and wildlife in Kenya. Clashes over land and water lead to the deaths of 32 people last week. Meanwhile, at least 24 elephants have either starved or been shot by poachers looking for food. The BBC’s Peter Greste has the story.

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography puzzler.

The changing history of sports

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with author Tim Harris about some influential (and little-known) men, women and animals responsible for changing the face of sports around the world.

Geo answer & global hit

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A singer from Tajikistan — the answer to our Geo Quiz — has become an unlikely celebrity in Russia. He’s been dubbed Tajik Jimmy and he’s made the move to St. Petersburg to try his hand at stardom. Anchor Marco Werman tells us about the latest You Tube sensation.