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Indie-Rock Band Beirut

By The World ⋅ October 7, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript
Beirut (Photo: Kristianna Smith)

Anchor Marco Werman speaks to Zach Condon, the leader of the indie-rock band Beirut.

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Libya and Renewed Hope for Revolutionaries

By The World ⋅ August 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript
Rami Khouri (photo: World Economic Forum)

A discussion on the unfolding events in Libya and revolutions across the Middle East.

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Syrian Minorities Live on Knife’s Edge

By Ben Gilbert ⋅ August 11, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript
An Alawite falconer in Banyas, Syria. (Photo: Frank Hurley)

Many are charging the Assad government with trying to stir up sectarian violence.

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Unlocked iPhones No Big Deal in Lebanon

By Ben Gilbert ⋅ June 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript
(Photo: Witer/Flickr)

In the Geo Quiz we’re looking for the name of the main street in Beirut where iPhones sell cheap.

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Obama’s Speech Analysis

By The World ⋅ May 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Rami Khouri, director of the Public Policy Institute at the American University in Beirut, for the perspective on President Obama’s speech on the Middle East in places such as Syria, Bahrain and Yemen. Download MP3

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The Jews of Lebanon

By The World ⋅ May 5, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Nada Abdelsamad about her book and documentary film which shed light on the swindling Jewish community in her nativer Beirut, Lebanon. Download MP3

Video: Trailer of “The Jews of Lebanon”

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Global Political Cartoons: March 12 – 18, 2011

By Carol Hills ⋅ March 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

The Land of the Rising Sun has become for some The Land of Rising Radiation Levels. The aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami has cartoonists morphing the red disc in Japan’s flag into everything from a radiation hazard symbol to a skull.
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Global Political Cartoons: March 5 – 11, 2011

By Carol Hills ⋅ March 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

The massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan spawn multiple images of a famous Japanese woodblock print. The tangled role of oil in the world’s response to Libya, and the space shuttle Discovery retires into the arms of another beached phenom.

Global Political Cartoons: February 26 – March 4, 2011

By Carol Hills ⋅ March 4, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has always had a cartoon quality about him but as he defies all calls to step down, his image is morphing from that of a  comical and clueless Charlie Sheen to a savage dictator ready to aid and abet a blood-letting against his own people. Check out the slideshow here

Middle Eastern cartoonists on Egypt (updated Feburary 4, 2011)

By Carol Hills ⋅ February 2, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Political cartoonists across the Middle East are drawing pyramids, camels, chairs, empty chairs, pharaohs, heiroglyphs  and contemporary images like smartphones and tweets to comment on the political revolution unfolding in Egypt.


Hezbollah backed prime minister in Lebanon

By The World ⋅ January 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Protests against a Hezbollah-allied prime minister chosen today in Lebanon have turned violent. Najib Mikati, an American educated billionaire, has been selected to replace Saad Hariri, the son of assasinated prime minister Rafiq Harir. Hariri’s supporters have thrown the country into chaos. Ben Gilbert was on the streets today and filed this report. Download MP3
In pictures: Lebanon unrest

Lebanon’s government collapses

By The World ⋅ January 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Lebanon’s government fell today. Los Angeles Times correspondent Borzou Daragahi is in the capital Beirut. He tells host Lisa Mullins what the collapse of the government means for Washington’s policy in Mideast. Download MP3

Researchers analyze pollution effect on Lebanon

By The World ⋅ December 21, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Beirut’s streets are filled with aging cars spewing clouds of toxic fumes in the air. Ben Gilbert reports that researchers hope to find out exactly how much damage those exhaust fumes are doing to Lebanese health. Download MP3

Hummus world record

By The World ⋅ October 26, 2009 ⋅ 7 comments ⋅ Transcript

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150x150hummusHummus is on the menu for today’s Geo Quiz. Hummus is a concoction of mashed chickpeas, olive oil, and lemon juice with a pinch of salt and garlic. It’s especially popular in the Middle East where it originated. Today’s Geo Quiz wants to get a bit more specific… Download MP3


Investors find safety in Beirut

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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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.

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