Entire program – November 17,2010

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Today on The World: Germany steps up security amid warnings of an increased terrorist threat;Also, two men are convicted of plotting stral US aid money sent to Liberia; And a proposed smoking ban in Russia has the support of almost no one but Vladimir Putin. Download MP3

Germany on terrorism alert

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Germany is increasing security at airports and railway stations in light of “concrete indications” of terrorist attacks being planned for the end of November. Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said it followed a tip-off from another, unnamed country. Germany had information on “sustained efforts” by Islamist extremists to carry out attacks, he said. Susan Stone reports from Berlin. Download MP3

Airports have been beefing up security and not only in Germany. Tell us about your experience with airport security >>>

Indian restaurants’ charitable formula

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Some of India’s poorest are relying on special kind of restaurants. These charitable restaurants provide free meals, but as Jill Ryan reports, they also make a profit. Download MP3 (Photo: Jill Ryan)

Smoking ban for Russia

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Russia is set to implement a smoking ban. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is all for it, but many Russians don’t think the ban will fly. Reporter Jessica Golloher has the story. Download MP3

Brazil’s Mauricio de Souza

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Drummer and bandleader Mauricio de Souza called Brazil home when he was a child. He’s called the US home since he came here as a teenager thirteen years ago. And ever since, he’s been busy on several musical fronts. These days, Mauricio de Souza heads two bands and his new CD features both of them. The World’s Ken Bader has his story. Download MP3
Video: See Mauricio de Souza’s video for “Here. There…”

Airport security around the world

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporters in the Netherlands, India, and Israel about the differences in approaching airport security. The BBC’s Geraldine Coughlin talks about Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands; the BBC’s Jyotsna Singh speaks from New Delhi, and The World’s Matthew Bell joins us from Jerusalem. Download MP3

A Pilot’s view of airport security

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Airline crews often feel safer flying into foreign airports, according to pilot Patrick Smith. He offers his take on the differences in airports worldwide to host Lisa Mullins. Download MP3

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Obama to push for nuclear pact with Russia

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The White House said today that President Obama will press for quick Senate approval of the START-2 treaty with Russia. The agreement calls for the U-S and Russia to reduce their nuclear arsenals by about 30 percent. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Matthew Bunn of the Project on Managing the Atom at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, about the politics around the pact. Download MP3

Convictions in US aid money scam

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Two men have been convicted of stealing US aid money flowing to Liberia. The men worked for the Christian charity World Vision, which administers aid to Liberia from the US government. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from World Vision vice-president, George Ward. Download MP3

Ireland’s financial crisis

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Laura Noonan, financial reporter for the Irish Independent newspaper, about the continuing financial crisis in Ireland. Download MP3

Saving owls

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Today’s Geo Quiz is about owls: the country we want you to name is home to some 30 species of owl. Some owls are used by practitioners of sorcery, or “black magic” but the country’s environment minister has identified another problem. He’s blaming fans of Harry Potter for fueling the illegal trade. Download MP3