PRI's The World » 11/19/2009 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 » 11/19/2009 http://www.theworld.org/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.theworld.org Entire program – November 19, 2009 http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/entire-program-%e2%80%93-november-19-2009/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/entire-program-%e2%80%93-november-19-2009/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:50:03 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=18990 Download audio file (111909full.mp3)
Download MP3 Today on The World: Afghan president Hamid Karzai is inaugurated for a second term today; Also, traffic accidents become a public health crisis in Ghana; And Egyptians bemoan the latest blow to their national pride… the loss of a World Cup qualifying match. ]]>
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Today on The World: Afghan president Hamid Karzai is inaugurated for a second term today; Also, traffic accidents become a public health crisis in Ghana; And Egyptians bemoan the latest blow to their national pride… the loss of a World Cup qualifying match.

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Download MP3 Hamid Karzai has been sworn in as Afghan president for a second elected term, saying he wants Afghan forces in charge of the nation within five years. Kabul’s streets were almost empty on Thursday as security forces set up numerous roadblocks ahead of the ceremony. The World’s Aaron Schachter looks at security for Karzai’s second inauguration compared with security arrangements the first time around. ]]>
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Hamid Karzai has been sworn in as Afghan president for a second elected term, saying he wants Afghan forces in charge of the nation within five years. Kabul’s streets were almost empty on Thursday as security forces set up numerous roadblocks ahead of the ceremony. The World’s Aaron Schachter looks at security for Karzai’s second inauguration compared with security arrangements the first time around.

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Download MP3 The Himalayan glaciers that feed many of Asia’s most important rivers are receding. The BBC’s Chris Morris treks to the face of one of the glaciers that feeds the Ganges to assess the possible impact. Download MP3 Growing glacial lakes threaten Nepali villages The rising temperatures are also causing glaciers to melt into rapidly growing lakes. Reporter Yanmei Xie reports from the southern slope of Mt. Everest. Listen to the web exclusive]]>
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The Himalayan glaciers that feed many of Asia’s most important rivers are receding. The BBC’s Chris Morris treks to the face of one of the glaciers that feeds the Ganges to assess the possible impact. Download MP3

Growing glacial lakes threaten Nepali villages
The rising temperatures are also causing glaciers to melt into rapidly growing lakes. Reporter Yanmei Xie reports from the southern slope of Mt. Everest.

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Download MP3 Most women should start regular breast cancer screening at age 50, not 40, according to new guidelines released in the US. The new guidelines have unleashed a heated debate and caused confusion for women and their doctors. International guidelines also call for screening to start at age 50. Jeb Sharp talks with David Dershaw, Director of Breast Imaging at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.]]>
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Most women should start regular breast cancer screening at age 50, not 40, according to new guidelines released in the US. The new guidelines have unleashed a heated debate and caused confusion for women and their doctors. International guidelines also call for screening to start at age 50. Jeb Sharp talks with David Dershaw, Director of Breast Imaging at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

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Download MP3 A global conference on road safety is being held in Moscow to discuss ways of tackling one of the world’s biggest killers: traffic accidents. Experts at the forum are calling for a decade of action. The World’s Laura Lynch takes us to Ghana where even the government says car accidents have become a public health crisis.]]>
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A global conference on road safety is being held in Moscow to discuss ways of tackling one of the world’s biggest killers: traffic accidents. Experts at the forum are calling for a decade of action. The World’s Laura Lynch takes us to Ghana where even the government says car accidents have become a public health crisis.

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Download MP3 Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai was inaugurated at a ceremony in Kabul today for his second term in office. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Kabul resident Sultana (she asked that we not use her last name). Sultana says that Afghans see little hope for change. ]]>
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Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai was inaugurated at a ceremony in Kabul today for his second term in office. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Kabul resident Sultana (she asked that we not use her last name). Sultana says that Afghans see little hope for change.

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Download MP3 The US military in Afghanistan unveiled a new 60-million-dollar prison this past weekend on its base in Bagram. The World’s Katy Clark reports. ]]>
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The US military in Afghanistan unveiled a new 60-million-dollar prison this past weekend on its base in Bagram. The World’s Katy Clark reports.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/new-prison-at-bagram-in-afghanistan/feed/ 0 11/19/2009 Download MP3 The US military in Afghanistan unveiled a new 60-million-dollar prison this past weekend on its base in Bagram. The World’s Katy Clark reports. Download MP3 The US military in Afghanistan unveiled a new 60-million-dollar prison this past weekend on its base in Bagram. The World’s Katy Clark reports. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/1119093.mp3 2053068 audio/mpeg228458531 Brazil’s green city http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/brazil%e2%80%99s-green-city/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/brazil%e2%80%99s-green-city/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:44:05 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=18976 Download audio file (1119094.mp3)
Download MP3 The World’s Alex Gallafent has the story of Jaime Lerner, a Brazilian town planner and ex-mayor of Curitiba, often called the world’s most environmentally-friendly city. ]]>
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The World’s Alex Gallafent has the story of Jaime Lerner, a Brazilian town planner and ex-mayor of Curitiba, often called the world’s most environmentally-friendly city.

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Download MP3 Yesterday, Egypt lost a World Cup qualifying match to arch-rival Algeria. As Aya Batrawy reports from Cairo, it’s just the latest blow to Egypt’s sense of national pride. ]]>
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Yesterday, Egypt lost a World Cup qualifying match to arch-rival Algeria. As Aya Batrawy reports from Cairo, it’s just the latest blow to Egypt’s sense of national pride.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/soccer-loss-bruises-egyptian-pride/feed/ 0 11/19/2009 Download MP3 Yesterday, Egypt lost a World Cup qualifying match to arch-rival Algeria. As Aya Batrawy reports from Cairo, it’s just the latest blow to Egypt’s sense of national pride. Download MP3 Yesterday, Egypt lost a World Cup qualifying match to arch-rival Algeria. As Aya Batrawy reports from Cairo, it’s just the latest blow to Egypt’s sense of national pride. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/1119095.mp3 1322058 audio/mpeg In other soccer news http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/in-other-soccer-news/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/in-other-soccer-news/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:41:25 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=18972 Download audio file (1119096.mp3)
Download MP3 The World’s William Troop tells anchor Jeb Sharp about a shocking incident of foul play on the soccer field — an incident that seems to have denied Ireland a place at the soccer World Cup.]]>
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The World’s William Troop tells anchor Jeb Sharp about a shocking incident of foul play on the soccer field — an incident that seems to have denied Ireland a place at the soccer World Cup.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/in-other-soccer-news/feed/ 0 11/19/2009 Download MP3 The World’s William Troop tells anchor Jeb Sharp about a shocking incident of foul play on the soccer field — an incident that seems to have denied Ireland a place at the soccer World Cup. Download MP3 The World’s William Troop tells anchor Jeb Sharp about a shocking incident of foul play on the soccer field — an incident that seems to have denied Ireland a place at the soccer World Cup. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/1119096.mp3 1126871 audio/mpeg504979656 Geo Quiz http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/geo-quiz-80/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/geo-quiz-80/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:40:19 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=18969 Download audio file (11190910.mp3)
Download MP3 Our daily geography puzzler. ]]>
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Our daily geography puzzler.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/geo-quiz-80/feed/ 0 11/19/2009 Download MP3 Our daily geography puzzler. Download MP3 Our daily geography puzzler. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/11190910.mp3 532324 audio/mpeg The mayor of Granite Falls, Washington http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/the-mayor-of-granite-falls-washington/ http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/the-mayor-of-granite-falls-washington/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:40:07 +0000 The World http://www.theworld.org/?p=18967 Download audio file (11190911.mp3)
Download MP3 Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks to the mayor-elect of a small town in Washington State… Granite Falls. His name is Haroon Saleem, and he’s an immigrant from Pakistan. ]]>
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Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks to the mayor-elect of a small town in Washington State… Granite Falls. His name is Haroon Saleem, and he’s an immigrant from Pakistan.

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Download MP3 The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Igloolik, Nunavut. This small town in Arctic Canada is home to Artcirq, an Inuit community circus troupe that will perform at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC next year. Boston Globe reporter Linda Matchan recently traveled to Igloolik to profile the circus troupe and she speaks with anchor Jeb Sharp. ]]>
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The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Igloolik, Nunavut. This small town in Arctic Canada is home to Artcirq, an Inuit community circus troupe that will perform at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC next year. Boston Globe reporter Linda Matchan recently traveled to Igloolik to profile the circus troupe and she speaks with anchor Jeb Sharp.

]]> http://www.theworld.org/2009/11/geo-answer-and-global-hit-2/feed/ 0 11/19/2009 Download MP3 The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Igloolik, Nunavut. This small town in Arctic Canada is home to Artcirq, an Inuit community circus troupe that will perform at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC next year. Download MP3 The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Igloolik, Nunavut. This small town in Arctic Canada is home to Artcirq, an Inuit community circus troupe that will perform at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC next year. Boston Globe reporter Linda Matchan recently traveled to Igloolik to profile the circus troupe and she speaks with anchor Jeb Sharp. PRI's The World no http://media.theworld.org/audio/11190912.mp3 2274204 audio/mpeg384091689