Peace

Love and the Peace Corps

By Nina Porzucki ⋅ November 22, 2011 ⋅ 40 comments ⋅ Transcript

Jamie Diatta and Youssou in Senegal (Photo: Nina Porzucki)

What happens when Peace Corps volunteers fall in love, either with each other or with citizens of the country hosting them? How does the Peace Corps deal with it? Former Peace Corps volunteer Nina Porzucki reports from the frontlines of love in the developing world.

Why Direct Negotiations Between Afghanistan and Pakistan are Needed for Peace

By The World ⋅ October 27, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton provides remarks during talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari during trilateral consultations with Afghanistan and Pakistan at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC May 6, 2009. (Photo: State Department)

Author and former Pentagon staffer Sarah Chayes tells host Lisa Mullins that bringing peace to Afghanistan will require direct negotiations between Kabul and Islamabad.

2010 – A mixed year for Mideast peace

By The World ⋅ December 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The World’s Matthew Bell talks with Israelis and Palestinians about hopes and disappointments of the past year in US-brokered peace processing, along with what to expect in the year ahead. Download MP3

Global Political Cartoons: October 9 – 15, 2010

By Carol Hills ⋅ October 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Chilean miners emerge out of the hole to a global welcome; China bristles at the choice of this year’s Nobel Peace prize winner: one of their imprisoned citizens, and the Tea Party boils.

Global Political Cartoons: August 28 – September 3, 2010

By Carol Hills ⋅ September 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

This week, a melange of Middle East messes. Perhaps a little harsh but we get a lot of visual comments on President Obama bellying up to the Mideast peace bar; the attempt to tie a bow on Iraq; and the uncertainty of a US success in Afghanistan.

Weird words like whiffling, and the elusive meaning of peace

By Patrick Cox ⋅ January 18, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

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A conversation with Adam Jacot de Boinod, a seeker of obscure but colorful English expressions. If you read his new book, “The Wonder of Whiffling”, you’ll know whether you prefer to muppet shuffle or dwile flunk. You’ll know if you are a pozzy-wallah. Some of expressions are brand new, others long gone. Also, the meaning of the word peace. Barack Obama was the latest figure to tweak its definition when he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize and made the argument for “just war”. Download MP3

Hamas releases video of captured Israeli soldier

By The World ⋅ October 2, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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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

By The World ⋅ September 25, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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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

European peace picnic’s 20th anniversary

By The World ⋅ August 19, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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This peace demonstration, known as “The Pan-European Picnic,” was held on the border between two European countries on August 19, 1989. In the run-up to August 19th, the organisers of the Pan-European Picnic had distributed pamphlets advertising the event. The 20th anniversary is celebrated today. We’ll tell you more about what’s planned later on the program. By the way, we’re looking for the name of those two countries for today’s geography quiz!

Entire program – July 27, 2009

By The World ⋅ July 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Today on The World: President Obama sends a team of US envoys to try to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process; Also, why cooperation between the US and India may be detrimental for nuclear proliferation; And, how Spain is capitalizing on the power of solar thermal energy.

Is Peace possible for Israel and Syria?

By The World ⋅ June 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

A peace deal between Israel and Syria has been elusive for decades. But some experts think it’s possible. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Middle East expert Aaron David Miller.
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People of the Golan Heights

By The World ⋅ June 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

golan-resident2-bell-100 At the center of any peace deal between Israel and Syria would be the Golan Heights. The World’s Matthew Bell visited the region to speak with people there about what’s at stake.
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