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The protests in Egypt have many in the international community wondering how the growing political instability will affect commerce in the region. The World’s Laura Lynch reports on the Suez Canal, and how control of that waterway is key to both Egypt and global trade. Download MP3
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The Iraqi Navy was almost completely destroyed during the 1990 Gulf War. Following the 2003 invasion, American and British forces have been slowly rebuilding Iraq’s naval capabilities. The Navy is the smallest division of the Iraqi military but because its mission is to protect Iraq’s oil exports, it is strategically important to the country’s economy. Reporter Susannah George reports from Basra. Download MP3 (Photo: Susannah George)Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Much of the uncertainty Iraqis feel is about the economic future of their country.Those prospects depend largely on the recovery of Iraq’s oil industry. That’s been more or less dormant for the past seven years. But The World’s Katy Clark reports that Iraq’s oil is flowing again. Download MP3US forces — exit: Iraq; enter: Afghanistan; the evolution of democracy in South Africa (hint: Mandela was the pinnacle); China tells Japan to move over; and the drip drip of aid to help Pakistan’s flood victims. Watch the slideshow Subscribe to our multimedia feed on iTune
President Obama is about as popular as BP; Fidel Castro lets some of the caged go free; and Apple’s Steve Jobs tries to listen to his critics using an iPhone 4.
President Obama is about as popular as BP; Fidel Castro lets some of the caged go free; and Apple’s Steve Jobs tries to listen to his critics using an iPhone 4.
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Civil war slowed the development of Colombia’s oil industry. Now Colombia’s oil is flowing again. The government has secured the oil fields, with US help, and encouraged private companies to drill. In just three years, oil production has increased tenfold. John Otis reports. Download MP3One of the world’s biggest oil and gas producers figures in today’s Geo Quiz. Norway has a good safety record. But the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico is prompting Norwegians to think even more carefully about its offshore drilling…
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In many parts of the world, fuel economy has become the gold-standard for cars. But not in Maracaibo, Venezuela, where old gas guzzlers are still prized for their sturdy frames and powerful engines. The World’s Marina Giovannelli brings us the story of one such car and its loving owner. Download MP3 (Photo: Marina Giovannelli)
