The World’s Laura Lynch reports from Tehran on today’s presidential election in Iran. Listen
The World’s Katy Clark reports on Iranian voters who are casting ballots today outside of Iran. There are over 300 polling stations open to Iranian ex-pats in India, Britain, and the United States. Listen
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Matthew Bell about Israeli perspectives on Iran’s presidential election. Listen
The World’s Lorne Matalon reports on the Mexican government’s battle against drug traffickers and official corruption in the central state of Michoacan. Listen
The World’s Laura Lynch reports on the power shift happening in Iran thirty years after the Islamic Revolution. Tomorrow Iranians head to the polls for a hotly contested presidential election. Listen
Obama’s official and unofficial translators, political tweeting in China, a bilingual political party seeks votes in Belgium, and Bangladeshi hip hoppers rediscover their Bengali voices in New York City. Listen
Iran holds presidential elections on Friday. The incumbent, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faces three challengers. But don’t count him out. The World’s Laura Lynch reports on Ahmadinejad’s continuing popularity at home. Listen
President Obama’s choice for US ambassador to Mexico has sparked some controversy south of the border. Carlos Pascual is a career diplomat with an expertise in the problems of failed states. That’s a sensitive topic in Mexico, given the violence and lawlessness associated with drug cartels there. The World’s Lorne Matalon reports. Listen
The World’s Gerry Hadden reports on some surprises in the European parliamentary election results this week. Some far-right, anti-Islamic parties made unexpectedly strong showings, and that’s fanned fears among European Muslims. Listen
Belgians go to the polls on Sunday for European Parliament elections. But it’s a complicated process because of long-standing language and cultural divisions. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Belgian party leader Philippe Delstanche to find out more. Listen
First, we look at the Swedish court ruling against the founders of The Pirate Bay. We have an explainer and analysis on that. Also, how is Barack Obama’s embrace of new technologies during the campaign playing out now that his administration is in power? It’s a mixed report card. And we end with a segment on robots. They’re already helping soldiers dispose of improvised explosive devices, and helping ordinary folks vacuum the floors. What’s next for ‘bots? Listen
