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Tunisians Fear Losing Secular Society
Tunisia’s practicing Muslims have begun asserting themselves on the streets, in politics and in the media.
Radio Bringing Change in Rwanda
The government of Rwanda is credited with restoring social stability and rebuilding the economy after the 1994 genocide, but critics say Paul Kagame riles with too heavy a hand, especially when it comes to the press.
Caracas Band La Vida Boheme Pays Tribute to Radio Capital
The station once ruled the rock airwaves, but now airs state-approved programming.
At the BBC, fewer languages and less influence?
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In this week’s World in Words podcast: after the BBC World Service announces huge cuts, what’s next for global broadcasting? Five language services are to close, and seven more will become internet only, resulting in 30 million fewer BBC listeners worldwide. Will people migrate to the web, or will the BBC – and its news values – become less influential?Download MP3
Golden Horseshoe
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For today’s Geo Quiz — we’re looking at another kind of conservation. A major city in Canada is testing out a new idea to ease pressure on the city’s power grid. Download MP3
For endangered sharks, a haven in rough waters
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The Pacific island nation of Palau has established the world’s first no-fish zone for sharks. But the task of protecting the threatened fish got harder this week when a UN body declined to ban the trade in four shark species. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports. Download MP3 (Photo: Mary Kay Magistad)
Radio royalties
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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