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Backpacker Memories After Hitchhiking Around the World
The World’s Alex Gallafent tells the story of Naomi Molten, an 82-year-old Englishwoman who hitchhiked around the world in the 1950s.
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.
Tensions on the Outskirts of Damascus
Syrian troops are deployed in a Damascus suburb as tension mounts.
Egypt’s Revolution in Review
Egyptians celebrate the first anniversary of January 25 popular uprising after a momentous year of change.
UN Continues Haitian Stabilization Mission
Nigel Fisher, Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, describes the ongoing reconstruction effort in quake-ravaged Haiti.
Obesity is a global problem
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Worldwide, the percentage of adults who are obese has nearly doubled in the past 30 years. That’s according to a new report in The Lancet. Marco Werman speaks with Professor Majid Ezzati of Imperial College London. He led an international team of researchers who examined health data from 199 countries and territories. Download MP3
Airport security around the world
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporters in the Netherlands, India, and Israel about the differences in approaching airport security. The BBC’s Geraldine Coughlin talks about Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands; the BBC’s Jyotsna Singh speaks from New Delhi, and The World’s Matthew Bell joins us from Jerusalem. Download MP3
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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Our daily geography puzzler.
Entire program – November 4, 2009
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Today on The World: Former Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah refuses to join the government and says he’ll continue to demand corruption reform, Germany reacts in anger at GM’s decision not to sell its European subsidiary Opel; and how a picnic in Communist Hungary played a role in bringing down the Iron Curtain.
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