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Entire program – November 3, 2009
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Download MP3Newly re-elected President Hamid Karzai is under increasing pressure to address corruption in Afghanistan, residents of Mexico’s most violent cities are seeking refuge across the border, and the story of Ghana’s first Winter Olympian.
Fearful Mexicans flee deadly city
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Download MP3Juárez is Mexico’s deadliest city with 2,000 murders so far this year. Some residents are breaking the law to save their lives. They’re fleeing north to Texas on tourist visas and they intend to stay. Correspondent Monica Ortiz Uribe has the story.
Visiting Colombia’s national parks
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Despite the country’s dangerous reputation, the tourist business is booming in Colombia. The capital Bogotá and port city of Cartagena have both noted upticks in tourism. But some of the country’s most spectacular sights, like the Caño Cristales River (pictured), are located in former war zones and are still struggling to attract visitors. Later today, John Otis reports on efforts to improve the region’s image. Download MP3 (Photo: John Otis)Violence in Pakistan
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Anchor Katy Clark speaks with Asma Jahangir, head of the independent Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, about how the continued bomb attacks in Pakistan are affecting life in Pakistan.
Guineans in New York City look toward home
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The violence that has rocked the West African nation of Guinea in the past weeks has left many Guineans living outside the country anxious about their friends and families back home. Mamadou Sidy Barry (pictured) lives and works in New York City. He’s trying to organize opposition to Guinea’s military rulers. The World’s Alex Gallafent takes the pulse of Guineans in New York. Download MP3 Photo: Alex Gallafent.Mounting trouble in Afghanistan
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Chris Morris in Kabul about the mounting challenges posed by escalating violence and allegations of voting fraud in Afghanistan.
An interview with author Tracy Kidder
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Pulitzer prize-winning author Tracy Kidder (left) stopped by The World studios this morning for an interview with Anchor Jeb Sharp. Kidder talked about his new book, entitled Strength in What Remains. The book tells the story of Deo, a survivor of the decades long civil war that ripped apart the central African nation of Burundi. Kidder follows Deo’s story as the young African arrives in New York City having fled the ethnic violence in his country. >>>Click here to view a short video of our interview with Tracy Kidder.
Global Political Cartoons: August 15-21, 2009
Afghans went to the polls this week and international cartoonists felt compelled to comment about it. You’ll see plenty of burkas, and Kalashnikovs, often in the same image. The cartoons are somber, poignant, provocative and deeply irreverent.
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Ethnic rivalries shape Afghan vote
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Fresh violence has erupted in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on the eve of the country’s presidential election. Explosions and gunfire were heard as troops battled and killed three attackers who raided a bank close to the presidential compound. The World’s Jeb Sharp will have a pre-election update. Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images. >>> View a graphic on Afghanistan’s ethnicities.
Explosions in Baghdad
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Baghdad was pummeled by five explosions today in the deadliest violence since US troops withdrew from the city on June 30th. The targets were mainly government buildings. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Washington Post reporter, Ernesto Londono.
Kenyan graffiti artist Solo 7
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Artist Solomon Muyundo, also known as Solo 7, lives in Kibera, which is part of the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Kibera happens to be Africa’s largest slum. In early 2008, Muyundo, like many in Kenya, took to the streets during Kenya’s post-election violence. In protest of the widespread looting and killings, he painted slogans of peace in almost every corner of Kibera. >>>Click here to see a large version of the collage.
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