Putin Warns Against Interference in Russia

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says the world faces a growing “cult of violence,” and Moscow must not let events like those in Libya and Syria be repeated in Russia. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Russians Speak Out on UN’s Syria Resolution Veto

The BBC Russian service invited comments from listeners about Russia’s stand on Syria. These are some of the comments the service received. We’ve voiced the comments.

Beautiful code, ugly fonts, and the architecture of diplomacy

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In this week’s World in Words podcast, new research suggests that hard-to-read typographical fonts may help us remember the ideas they spell out. Also, an exhibit in Silicon Valley traces the origins of the language of computer programming. And the architectural grammar of the U.N. Security Council: the design layout of the council’s chamber and adjourning rooms is considered so important that replicas have been constructed during refurbishment.

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UN ends sanctions against Iraq

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The UN Security Council today lifted key sanctions against Iraq, 19 years after they were put imposed. One former UN diplomat says the sanctions harmed civilian population more than anyone else. Anchor Lisa Mullins has details. Download MP3

Obama backs India’s UN bid

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President Obama today expressed support for India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Pakistan has strongly criticized this move saying India’s conduct toward its neighbors and its role in the disputed region of Kashmir discredit the bid. But Washington Post UN correspondent Colum Lynch says India would benefit greatly from a permanent place on the Council.Download MP3

North Korea’s strategic arsenal

North Korea says it will continue to co-operate with the United States on ending its nuclear program and agrees that stalled talks need to resume. The country’s foreign ministry said Pyongyang would work with Washington to “narrow remaining differences”. In June, the UN Security Council voted to impose tougher sanctions on communist North Korea, following a nuclear test carried by the North Koreans in defiance of previous UN resolutions.

Entire program – September 24, 2009

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