PRI's The World » 11/11/2009 http://www.theworld.org Global Perspectives for an American Audience Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:20:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Global Perspectives for an American Audience PRI's The World no Global Perspectives for an American Audience PRI's The World » 11/11/2009 http://www.theworld.org/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.theworld.org Entire program – November 11, 2009 http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/entire-program-%e2%80%93-november-11-2009/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/entire-program-%e2%80%93-november-11-2009/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:23:29 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=19167 Download audio file (111109full.mp3)
Download MP3 Today on The World: What a new US strategy in Afghanistan could mean for the troops; Also, the challenges facing world leaders at next month’s climate change conference; And a sample of music that’s popular in Israel right now.]]>
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Today on The World: What a new US strategy in Afghanistan could mean for the troops; Also, the challenges facing world leaders at next month’s climate change conference; And a sample of music that’s popular in Israel right now.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/entire-program-%e2%80%93-november-11-2009/feed/ 1 11/11/2009 Download MP3 Today on The World: What a new US strategy in Afghanistan could mean for the troops; Also, the challenges facing world leaders at next month’s climate change conference; And a sample of music that’s popular in Israel right now. Download MP3 Today on The World: What a new US strategy in Afghanistan could mean for the troops; Also, the challenges facing world leaders at next month’s climate change conference; And a sample of music that’s popular in Israel right now. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/111109full.mp3 25122743 audio/mpeg221339016 The mission in Afghanistan http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/the-mission-in-afghanistan/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/the-mission-in-afghanistan/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:22:30 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=19165 Download audio file (1111091.mp3)
Download MP3 President Barack Obama is to discuss US policy in Afghanistan with his national security team, as speculation mounts over a decision on troop levels. The top American commander in Afghanistan has asked for at least 40,000 more troops there. The World’s Jeb Sharp looks at options for what any additional troops would actually do. ]]>
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President Barack Obama is to discuss US policy in Afghanistan with his national security team, as speculation mounts over a decision on troop levels. The top American commander in Afghanistan has asked for at least 40,000 more troops there. The World’s Jeb Sharp looks at options for what any additional troops would actually do.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/the-mission-in-afghanistan/feed/ 0 11/11/2009 Download MP3 President Barack Obama is to discuss US policy in Afghanistan with his national security team, as speculation mounts over a decision on troop levels. The top American commander in Afghanistan has asked for at least 40,000 more troops there. Download MP3 President Barack Obama is to discuss US policy in Afghanistan with his national security team, as speculation mounts over a decision on troop levels. The top American commander in Afghanistan has asked for at least 40,000 more troops there. The World’s Jeb Sharp looks at options for what any additional troops would actually do. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/1111091.mp3 1838237 audio/mpeg224582841 Rescuing a “lost battalion” http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/rescuing-a-%e2%80%9clost-battalion%e2%80%9d/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/rescuing-a-%e2%80%9clost-battalion%e2%80%9d/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:20:39 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=19162 Download audio file (1111097.mp3)
Download MP3 US veterans Ito Susumu (pictured) and Erwin Blonder recall how Japanese-American soldiers rescued the “Lost Battalion” of the Texas National Guardsman from behind German lines in the Vosges Mountains during World War II.]]>
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US veterans Ito Susumu (pictured) and Erwin Blonder recall how Japanese-American soldiers rescued the “Lost Battalion” of the Texas National Guardsman from behind German lines in the Vosges Mountains during World War II.

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Download MP3 The Copenhagen conference is supposed to produce a new treaty to address the rising threats from global climate change. Marco Werman speaks with Connie Hedegaard, the Danish Minister for Climate and Energy, who will be chairing the conference next month. Longer version of the interview]]>
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The Copenhagen conference is supposed to produce a new treaty to address the rising threats from global climate change. Marco Werman speaks with Connie Hedegaard, the Danish Minister for Climate and Energy, who will be chairing the conference next month.

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Download MP3 For our Global Hit today we turn to one of our reporters who’s usually on the foreign policy beat, but who also has a strong abiding interest in music. Matthew Bell wanted to find out what people are listening to in Israel. He visited a CD shop in Tel Aviv and asked the owner what’s out.]]>
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For our Global Hit today we turn to one of our reporters who’s usually on the foreign policy beat, but who also has a strong abiding interest in music. Matthew Bell wanted to find out what people are listening to in Israel. He visited a CD shop in Tel Aviv and asked the owner what’s out.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/israeli-rock/feed/ 0 11/11/2009 Download MP3 For our Global Hit today we turn to one of our reporters who’s usually on the foreign policy beat, but who also has a strong abiding interest in music. Matthew Bell wanted to find out what people are listening to in Israel. Download MP3 For our Global Hit today we turn to one of our reporters who’s usually on the foreign policy beat, but who also has a strong abiding interest in music. Matthew Bell wanted to find out what people are listening to in Israel. He visited a CD shop in Tel Aviv and asked the owner what’s out. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/11112009.mp3 2252085 audio/mpeg216638987 Who are we fighting in Afghanistan? http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/who-are-we-fighting-in-afghanistan/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/who-are-we-fighting-in-afghanistan/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:17:45 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=19156 Download audio file (1111092.mp3)
Download MP3 Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Barbara Elias the director of the Afghanistan, Pakistan and Taliban Project of the National Security Archive at George Washington University, about the US strategy against Taliban and al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan.]]>
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Barbara Elias the director of the Afghanistan, Pakistan and Taliban Project of the National Security Archive at George Washington University, about the US strategy against Taliban and al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan.

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Download MP3 The BBC’s Guy De Launey reports from Cambodia on the introduction of the first official high school textbook to discuss Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge government, and the atrocities committed in its name.]]>
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The BBC’s Guy De Launey reports from Cambodia on the introduction of the first official high school textbook to discuss Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge government, and the atrocities committed in its name.

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Download MP3 Germany’s new conservative ruling coalition is proposing steep tax cuts to help end the economic crisis. That’s sending Germany’s deficit soaring, so a group of very rich citizens says it wants to help bridge the growing fiscal gap. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports.]]>
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Germany’s new conservative ruling coalition is proposing steep tax cuts to help end the economic crisis. That’s sending Germany’s deficit soaring, so a group of very rich citizens says it wants to help bridge the growing fiscal gap. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports.

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Download MP3 Correspondent Akiko Fujita reports from Japan on the latest tensions over US military installations on the island of Okinawa. The country’s new government campaigned on a promise to close a key US base. But that appears unlikely.]]>
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Correspondent Akiko Fujita reports from Japan on the latest tensions over US military installations on the island of Okinawa. The country’s new government campaigned on a promise to close a key US base. But that appears unlikely.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/us-and-japan-tense-over-okinawa/feed/ 0 11/11/2009 Download MP3 Correspondent Akiko Fujita reports from Japan on the latest tensions over US military installations on the island of Okinawa. The country’s new government campaigned on a promise to close a key US base. But that appears unlikely. Download MP3 Correspondent Akiko Fujita reports from Japan on the latest tensions over US military installations on the island of Okinawa. The country’s new government campaigned on a promise to close a key US base. But that appears unlikely. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/1111096.mp3 2272706 audio/mpeg222109131 Navajo code talker http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/navajo-code-talker/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/navajo-code-talker/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:13:22 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=19148 Download audio file (1111098.mp3)
Download MP3 Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to one of the last surviving Navajo code talkers of World War Two — retired US Marine Keith Little.]]>
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Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to one of the last surviving Navajo code talkers of World War Two — retired US Marine Keith Little.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/navajo-code-talker/feed/ 0 11/11/2009 Download MP3 Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to one of the last surviving Navajo code talkers of World War Two — retired US Marine Keith Little. Download MP3 Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to one of the last surviving Navajo code talkers of World War Two — retired US Marine Keith Little. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/1111098.mp3 1337522 audio/mpeg217427469 Geo Quiz http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/geo-quiz-85/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/geo-quiz-85/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:12:28 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=19146 Download audio file (1111099.mp3)
Download MP3 Our daily geography puzzler.]]>
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Our daily geography puzzler.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/geo-quiz-85/feed/ 0 11/11/2009 Download MP3 Our daily geography puzzler. Download MP3 Our daily geography puzzler. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/1111099.mp3 530861 audio/mpeg Geo answer http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/geo-answer-59/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/geo-answer-59/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:11:00 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=19143 Download audio file (11110910.mp3)
Download MP3 For today’s Geo Quiz we were looking for a town in northern Vietnam famous for its hill tribes. The answer is Sapa. Motorcylce tour leader Helge Pedersen sent us an audio postcard.]]>
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For today’s Geo Quiz we were looking for a town in northern Vietnam famous for its hill tribes. The answer is Sapa. Motorcylce tour leader Helge Pedersen sent us an audio postcard.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/geo-answer-59/feed/ 0 11/11/2009 Download MP3 For today’s Geo Quiz we were looking for a town in northern Vietnam famous for its hill tribes. The answer is Sapa. Motorcylce tour leader Helge Pedersen sent us an audio postcard. Download MP3 For today’s Geo Quiz we were looking for a town in northern Vietnam famous for its hill tribes. The answer is Sapa. Motorcylce tour leader Helge Pedersen sent us an audio postcard. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/11110910.mp3 1834685 audio/mpeg