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09/30/2009
Entire program – September 30, 2009
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Today on The World: Iranian-American scholar Haleh Esfandiari recounts her ordeal inside Iran’s prison system;
Also, a major bill on climate change is introduced in the Senate; And a former Nazi prisoner of war shows his gratitude to his Scottish captors…by leaving them his life savings.
Iran’s elite troops
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Earlier this week, Iran disclosed that it was building a second uranium enrichment plant, despite UN demands it cease its enrichment activities. The site is believed to be near the city of Qom, guarded by Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards. The World’s Laura Lynch looks at the apparently growing role of the Revolutionary Guards in the Islamic Republic. Download MP3 (Photo: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images)Haleh Esfandiari interview
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Iranian scholar Haleh Esfandiari has been based in the US since 1979. Two years ago she endured four months of solitary confinement in Iran’s notorious Evin prison. She had been in Tehran to visit her elderly mother when authorities began to interrogate her about her work at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. Jeb Sharp spoke with Esfandiari. Download MP3 (photo: Carol Zall)Pacific tsunami strikes
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A tsunami triggered by a strong quake in the South Pacific has killed more than 100 people in several islands. At least 77 people were reported dead in Samoa, more than 25 in American Samoa and at least six in Tonga. Residents and tourists fled to higher ground as whole villages were destroyed. Boats were swept inland and cars and people out to sea. The World’s Jeb Sharp has the latest. Download MP3‘Created in China’ series
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We continue our series ‘Created in China’ with a look at the roots of innovation, at how Chinese children are or are not encouraged to be creative, and how that’s evolving as the government makes innovation more of a priority. Mary Kay Magistad reports from Beijing. Download MP3Mexico’s Juanito: From street vendor to political star
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For the past three months, a political soap opera has transfixed Mexico. It’s the story of Juanito (pictured), a street vendor from Mexico City who rose to political stardom. William Troop explains why Juanito’s story is worthy of a telenovela. Download MP3- New York Times article on Juanito
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- A video of Juanito in action (in Spanish)
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New US bill on climate change
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Climate change was on the docket today in Washington. Senators Barbara Boxer and John Kerry introduced a draft climate bill. The World’s Jason Margolis examines how this could affect international climate talks.
Former Nazi POW grateful to Scottish village
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A former Nazi soldier is leaving his life savings to a community in Scotland where he was held prisoner during World War Two. Eighty-five-year-old Heinrich Steinmeyer says he wants to thank the people of the village of Comrie, Scotland, for the kindness he was shown while a prisoner. Anchor Jeb Sharp finds out more from Comrie resident, George Carson.
Final push for Olympic city candidates
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The International Olympic Committee is just two days away from selecting the 2016 Olympic host city from among four finalists — Chicago, Tokyo, Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro. President Obama himself is scheduled to fly into Copenhagen to make a bid for his home city Chicago on Friday. Anchor Jeb Sharp has more.
Geo Quiz
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Our daily geography puzzler takes us to Colombia’s northern coast.
Geo answer / Global Hit
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For today’s Geo Quiz we were looking for a region of steep mountains and canyons on the northern coast of Colombia. The answer is the Montes de Maria or the Mountains of Mary. These mountains inspired the music in today’s Global Hit. Reporter Madeleine Bair tells us about the “hymn of the Montes de Maria.”
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