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Warnings dire from leaked report

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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The leak of the report from General Stanley McChrystal warning of failure in Afghanistan is certain to add fuel to the debate over the future of the US mission there. Anchor Marco Werman discusses the political situation with Richard Fontaine, a former foreign policy adviser to Senator and candidate John McCain. Fontaine is now a senior fellow at the Washington-based Center for a New American Security.

Investors find safety in Beirut

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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Lebanon is enjoying a boom in its real estate and banking industries. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports that the country’s success is due to smart banking practices and the the high price tag for land.

“Our Disappeared”

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with documentary filmmaker Juan Mandelbaum about his new film, “Our Disappeared.” It tells the story of his personal investigation into the political kidnappings and murders of many of his college friends in Buenos Aires in the 1970s. More information

The destination of green stimulus dollars

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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In February, the federal government injected $787 billion dollars to stimulate the economy. Governments throughout the world took similar steps to jump start their economies. A lot of that money went to so-called “green” projects. The World’s Jason Margolis looks at where those green dollars are going and just how green those dollars are.

India’s environment proposal

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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A move by India to limit its own greenhouse gas emissions could help break the stalemate at UN climate talks this week. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with India’s Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh.

Elephants threatened in Kenyan drought

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅

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One of the worst droughts in living memory is taking its toll on both people and wildlife in Kenya. Clashes over land and water lead to the deaths of 32 people last week. Meanwhile, at least 24 elephants have either starved or been shot by poachers looking for food. The BBC’s Peter Greste has the story.

Geo Quiz

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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Our daily geography puzzler.

The changing history of sports

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with author Tim Harris about some influential (and little-known) men, women and animals responsible for changing the face of sports around the world.

Geo answer & global hit

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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A singer from Tajikistan — the answer to our Geo Quiz — has become an unlikely celebrity in Russia. He’s been dubbed Tajik Jimmy and he’s made the move to St. Petersburg to try his hand at stardom. Anchor Marco Werman tells us about the latest You Tube sensation.

Central Asia

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

We’re looking for the smallest nation in Central Asia, about 3,400 miles south west for today’s Geo Quiz destination. Like many of its neighbors, Afghanistan being one, this place has challenging terrain. More than ninety percent of it is mountainous…

Women and the U.N., comparing economic crises, Bertolt Brecht

By Jeb Sharp ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅

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The U.N. General Assembly authorized a new U.N. agency for women last week. We’ll look at the years of advocacy that led to it. The World’s Jason Margolis helps answer a listener’s question about how this economic crisis compares to past ones, especially in terms of U.S. debt. And The World’s Alex Gallafent rereads Bertolt Brecht on the Crash of 1929.

Tajik Jimmy

By The World ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅

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Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to Tajik Jimmy. A migrant worker from Tajikistan who moves to Russia and sings male/female voices from Bollywood tunes. Tajik Jimmy has become a YouTube sensation. Download MP3

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Building consensus at the UN Climate Conference

By The World ⋅ September 18, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

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The UK Secretary for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband, is in Washington ahead of December’s UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen. He will meet environment ministers of the world’s largest economies to build consensus for an effective global agreement. We speak with Mr. Miliband. Download MP3

Dancing boys of Afghanistan

By The World ⋅ September 18, 2009 ⋅ 7 comments ⋅

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Ghaith Abdul-Ahad writes for The Guardian newspaper in London. His latest story is about Afghanistan’s “dancing boys” or “bacha bazi.” These boys are mostly between the ages of 14-18, and are hired to dance at private parties. It was an ancient tradition banned by the Taliban. But now it’s back. Older men in northern Afghanistan are hiring out young male dancers to entertain them, and to have sex with them. (Photo: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad) Download MP3

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Italy’s Lorenzo Jovanotti goes on ‘Safari’

By The World ⋅ September 18, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅

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Italy’s Lorenzo Jovanotti used to dream of becoming his country’s answer to the American rap group The Beastie Boys. Jovanotti’s sound has changed over the years. His latest release is called Safari. The World’s Marco Werman has more. Download MP3