Russians in disbelief over nuclear deal

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For the first time in more than a decade, Russia and the US have a nuclear arms reduction treaty. The pact promises to strengthen ties between the former Cold War foes. But many living in the former Soviet Union just can’t believe the news. Jessica Golloher has the details from Moscow. Download MP3

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Mending military ties with China

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Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in China today. He is trying to mend badly strained military relations. China dramatically curtailed defense ties last year after the Americans announced plans to sell arms to Taiwan. For its part, the US is concerned about China’s growing military might, especially its capacity to develop new weapons. Host Lisa Mullins speaks with The World’s Mary Kay Magistad in Beijing. Download MP3

US Navy gets budget cuts

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Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants to save the Department of Defense more than $150 billion over the next five years. $35 billion of those proposed savings would come from cuts to the US Navy. The World’s Jason Margolis has more. Download MP3

From Somalia to Denver, the long way

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Around the world, people are on the move in search of better lives. That is particularly true in Africa, where a wave of migrants is trying to reach Europe. Despite the dangers, they keep trying – and most do not succeed. Those who do are often on the move for years before they find a place to call home. In the first in a series of reports on nomadic migration to Europe and the United States, Phillip Martin tells the story of one man’s difficult journey to the US. Download MP3
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NATO missile defense plans

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NATO has a plan to build a new missile defence system in Europe and Turkey.But Turkey wants a say, and that could complicate matters.Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the BBC’s Jonathan Head in Istanbul. Download MP3

Obama to push for nuclear pact with Russia

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The White House said today that President Obama will press for quick Senate approval of the START-2 treaty with Russia. The agreement calls for the U-S and Russia to reduce their nuclear arsenals by about 30 percent. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Matthew Bunn of the Project on Managing the Atom at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, about the politics around the pact. Download MP3

Cuba angered over US video game

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The Cuban government is criticizing a new video game in which US special ops soldiers try to kill a young Fidel Castro. A Cuban government website said the fame glorifies assassination and will turn American children into “sociopaths.” Download MP3

Symbolic meaning of poppies

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The poppy has different symbolic meanings if you’re in China or if you’re in Britain. That made things somewhat awkward as members of the British government made a diplomatic visit to Beijing today. The World’s Alex Gallafent explains. Download MP3

Bush memoir causing stir in Britain

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Former President George W. Bush is causing a stir in Britain with his new memoir. The book, “Decision Points” is out today. In an interview with a British newspaper Bush defended the use of water-boarding as a legal interrogation technique that saved lives both in the US and the UK. But his remarks are not getting much support across the Atlantic. Laura Lynch reports. Download MP3

U.S. Cattle Ranchers Grapple with Labeling Rule

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The beef you buy at grocery stores must now be labeled with the country where it’s from. Proponents of the new rule argue it gives Americans more information about the beef they’re buying. But some say the labels are hurting business. Download MP3

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Hal and the Big 5

The group Hal and the Big 5 aren’t the type of band that jams together well into the night. Instead, each member records into their own computer then shares the files over the internet. In fact, some band members haven’t even met each other…

Global Hit: Hal and the Big 5

The group Hal and the Big 5 aren’t the type of band that jams together well into the night. Instead, each member records into their computer then share the files over the internet. In fact, some band members haven’t even met each other. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Duncan Lomax of the group. He lives [...]