Study Links Extreme Hot Weather with Conflicts in the Tropics

A new study has found a strong correlation between extreme hot and dry weather and conflict in the tropics.

Facebook caught in Israeli-Palestinian divide

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Daniel Estrin explains how the technology wizards behind Facebook have found themselves caught in the middle of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Download MP3

A new Facebook page that came up after the original was taken down

Remembering the ‘missing in action’ in Iraq

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Ahead of this weekend’s 8th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War, anchor Lisa Mullins remembers some of those who’ve gone missing during the conflict. Download MP3

“The Great Game” goes to Pentagon

The World’s Laura Lynch profiles “The Great Game: Afghanistan.” It is a seven hour long play about the history of conflict in Afghanistan. The play is scheduled to head to Washington D.C., where it will be performed for high level Pentagon officials.

Violence on the rise in Gaza

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Violence along Israel’s border with Gaza has been on the rise in recent weeks. Today, Gaza’a Hamas rulers are reported to be deploying their own security forces to put a lid on the attacks. The World’s Matthew Bell has more from Jerusalem. Download MP3

Jerusalem’s holiest of holy sites

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A Palestinian official posted an online article recently that said Jews neither revere nor have rights to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The Obama administration condemned the article and it’s been taken down. But the episode points to a major challenge for any potential peace deal, as The World’s Matthew Bell reports. (Photo: Matthew Bell) Download MP3
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More warning signs on Korean peninsula

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North Korea said today that military acts are pushing the Koreans to the brink of war, but China warned against such acts near its coastline. Three days ago North Korean artillery shells rained down on the small South Korean island of Yeonpyeong. The World’s Jason Strother has more. Download MP3

Grossman talks about his latest book

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In a country that reveres its great writers, Israeli novelist David Grossman stands out. He is often referred to as “the conscience of the country.” The World’s Matthew Bell met with Grossman at his home outside of Jerusalem to talk about his latest novel, “To the End of the Land.” The book tells the story of a woman terrified of losing her son in the army. Grossman’s own son was killed while in the military. Download MP3

Hamas releases video of captured Israeli soldier

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Israel has freed 19 Palestinian female prisoners in exchange for a new videotape of an Israeli soldier captured more than three years ago near the Gaza border. Correspondent Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem.

Bereaved parents seek peace in the Middle East

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Israeli Rami Elhanan and Palestinian Bassam Aramin have both lost daughters in the conflict between their peoples. But instead of demanding revenge, they are working together for peace and reconciliation. Rami and Bassam are part of a 500 strong group called The Circle of Bereaved Parents. Their stories are told in a book called “Nine Lives.” On the BBC’s Outlook program, Matthew Bannister talks to both men about their inspiring journey.Download MP3