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Radio royalties

By The World ⋅ February 16, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Hairdressers in Barcelona are threatening a rebellion over a government plan to make hair salons pay royalties for playing the radio in their shops. Sarah Rainsford reports from Barcelona.

Tech Podcast 274: Mapping Haiti, Google and China

By Clark Boyd ⋅ January 25, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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This week’s podcast features more news on different tech efforts to help relief workers in Haiti. We look at Open Street Map, and Project EPIC’s “Tweak the Tweet.” We also delve into Clinton’s speech on Internet freedom, and get two in-depth views of Google’s recent announcements about China. Also, let us not forget the power of radio in Haiti.

Genghis Khan’s final resting place

By The World ⋅ November 23, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

For today’s Geo Quiz — think Genghis Khan. You have to marvel at the sheer size of his Empire. The 13th century Mongol ruler oversaw what’s considered the largest contiguous empire in history.

Entire program – November 6, 2009

By The World ⋅ November 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Today on The World: A look at military mental health caregivers in the wake of the Fort Hood shootings; A hotel in Berlin today offers the creature comforts of a 1970s Eastern Bloc guesthouse; and mixing it up with British songwriter Gemma Ray.

Entire program – November 5, 2009

By The World ⋅ November 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Today on The World: Swine flu hits one of the world’s most isolated indigenous tribes; A new study out suggests most young Americans literally aren’t fit enough for the military; and the roots of Pakistan’s battle with itself.

Ukraine takes drastic measures against swine flu

By The World ⋅ November 5, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Ukraine’s government is responding aggressively to swine flu. But as Brigid McCarthy reports from Kiev, its aggressive stance may be more about politics than prevention.

U2 behind a wall in Berlin

By The World ⋅ November 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The group U2 is performing a free concert in Berlin tonight to mark 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Ironically, another wall is going up for the performance. Anchor Marco Werman explains.

Fashion week in Pakistan

By The World ⋅ November 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Anchor Marco Werman has news of an event presenting a different picture of Pakistan. That’s Pakistan’s Fashion Week.

Geo Quiz

By The World ⋅ November 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Our daily geography puzzler.

Entire program – November 4, 2009

By The World ⋅ November 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Today on The World: Former Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah refuses to join the government and says he’ll continue to demand corruption reform, Germany reacts in anger at GM’s decision not to sell its European subsidiary Opel; and how a picnic in Communist Hungary played a role in bringing down the Iron Curtain.

Karzai rival continues criticism

By The World ⋅ November 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s main presidential opponent Abdullah Abdullah, who dropped out of the run-off election, today questioned the legitimacy of the Karzai government. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports.

Religious leaders promise climate action

By The World ⋅ November 4, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Global religious leaders gathered in England to urge–and offer–commitments to combat climate change. The World’s Jane Little reports.

German anger over GM’s decision on Opel

By The World ⋅ November 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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General Motors has decided not to sell its European subsidiary, Opel. And that has the German government fuming. Reporter Brett Neely has the story from Berlin.

Touring the Carter Museum

By The World ⋅ November 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter stumbled upon one of the most famous finds in Egyptology — the tomb of Tutankhamun. Today Carter’s house by the Valley of the Kings was opened as a museum. The BBC’s Yolande Knell went on a tour of the new museum.

Geo Quiz

By The World ⋅ November 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Our daily geography puzzler.