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Why Buildings Collapse Around the World
There have been a number of major building collapses in different parts of the world in recent weeks. The World’s Alex Gallafent looks at some of systemic problems that contribute to such disasters.
The Free Syrian Army in Lebanon
Reporter Marine Olivesi speaks with members of the Free Syrian Army across the border in Lebanon.
US Response to Palestinian UNESCO Membership
The United States’ response to the Palestinian Authority getting full membership into UNESCO is to cut off funds to the UN agency. Cartoon by Swiss Lebanese cartoonist Patrick Chappatte, International Herald Tribune.
The ‘Official’ Iraqi Attitude
The “official” Iraqi attitude toward the announcement that US troops will be out of Iraq by the end of the year, by Swiss-Lebanese cartoonist Patrick Chappatte, The International Herald Tribune.
Lebanese Writer Joumana Haddad’s Call to Arab Women
Lisa Mullins talks with Joumana Haddad, the founder of the first erotic magazine published in Arabic for women in the Islamic world.
Indie-Rock Band Beirut
Anchor Marco Werman speaks to Zach Condon, the leader of the indie-rock band Beirut.
Lebanese Government Puts Chill on Free Expression
The Lebanese security forces have begun detaining human rights activists.
Unlocked iPhones No Big Deal in Lebanon
In the Geo Quiz we’re looking for the name of the main street in Beirut where iPhones sell cheap.
Why Lebanon Worries about Unrest in Syria
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Syrian security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters on Friday, killing at least eight people, reports say. The continuing demonstrations against the regime in Syria are affecting life in next door Lebanon. As Ben Gilbert reports, officials there worried that pro and anti-Syrian forces will clash and create instability in their country. Download MP3
Israel Concerned About Palestinian Protests
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The United States has accused Syria of inciting Palestinian protesters to cross into the Israeli-held Golan Heights. Palestinians from not only Syria but from Lebanon and the West Bank clashed with Israeli soldiers yesterday on the anniversary of the creation of Israel. The Palestinians call it Nakbah Day. Nakbah is Arabic for catastrophe. Daniel Estrin reports. Download MP3
Syria Continues to Crush Protests
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As Syrian forces continue their operation to crush protests against the government, the UN secretary general, Ban ki-Moon has called on President Assad to heed calls for reform before it is too late. Residents of Syria’s third city, Homs, said they’d come under sustained shelling by the army during the day. Ben Gilbert has been speaking with residents of Homs. Download MP3
The Jews of Lebanon
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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
Fleeing Syria’s crackdown
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Syria’s crackdown against anti-government protesters continues. Ben Gilbert reports on residents of one Syrian village who fled across the border into Lebanon after the Syrian military cracked down on protesters in their home town. Download MP3Follow Ben Gilbert on Twitter
Global Political Cartoons: March 12 – 18, 2011
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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