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Crusading Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón on Trial
The Spanish judge known for indicting the former Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet, is on trial over his own handling of a corruption investigation.
Belt-Tightening: 6 Cheap and Easy Recipes for the Festive Season
Can austerity and the festive season go together? Athens-based chef and TV show host FT Bletsas definitely thinks so. He takes credit for popularizing a philosophy he calls economy cooking.
‘DarkMarket: Cyberthieves, Cybercops and You’ – Exploring the World of Cybercrime
Cyber space can be chaotic and that makes it susceptible to criminals.
What is Behind Istanbul’s Crackdown on Sidewalk Dining
The city of Istanbul has mandated restaurants to remove their outdoor tables.
CIA ‘Ran Fake Vaccine Program’ to Get Bin Laden
According to The Guardian, the CIA recruited local doctor to organize the drive.
Why an Italian Firm is Targeting its Female Staff
An Italian engineering firm targets its female staff when confronting layoffs.
Radiation from Fukushima Nuke Plant More Than Expected
Japan says the radiation from the Fukushima plant was double the initial estimates.
The B Movie Business in Cannes
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The Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, and anchor Marco Werman speaks with The Guardian’s Xan Brooks about a marketplace on the sidelines of the festival where B-movie deals are made. In the words of Brooks, movies pitched there present a world in which “all the women are nubile Kung Fu Zombies.” Download MP3
Video: Xan Brooks takes his annual dip into the sleazy, cheesy world of the Cannes film market
The aftermath of air strikes in Libya
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The Guardian’s Chris McGreal, who’s reporting from the main rebel stronghold of Benghazi, Libya, about the aftermath of this weekend’s attack on Libya by a coalition of Western forces. Download MP3
Journalist beaten in Egypt
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Jack Shenker, a reporter for The Guardian newspaper, was beaten and arrested alongside protestors in Egypt last night. He recorded the experience as he was driven in the dark through the city of Cairo. Download MP3
Leaks allegedly document Palestinian concessions
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Anchor Marco Werman talks to the Middle East editor of The Guardian newspaper in London. The paper published leaked confidential documents revealing that Palestinian officials were much more willing to make key concessions to Israel than they’ve ever said publicly. Download MP3
Latest Granta issue explores Pakistan
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Pakistani novelist, Kamila Shamsie, and Guardian reporter, Declan Walsh, about their contributions to the current issue of ‘Granta’. The British literary magazine has an issue out that focuses on Pakistan. Download MP3
US tea party gets international attention
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One of the features of this campaign season that’s fascinated those abroad is the rise of the Tea Party. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Gary Younge, of the British newspaper, The Guardian, about that and other issues drawing international attention.Download MP3
Tech Podcast: Viktor Mayer-Schönberger
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The highlight of our technology podcast this week is an interview with author Viktor Mayer-Schönberger about his new book, called Delete: The Virtue of Forgetting in The Digital Age. It’s a fascinating look at how digital technologies, and especially the growing capacity for storage, has made us forget how to forget. Listen in, and then weigh in with your comments. Download MP3
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