http://odeo.com/channels/29701-PRI-s-The-World-Latest-Stories no The World is a US-based international news and analysis program co-produced by the BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and WGBH Public Radio in Boston. Hosted by Marco Werman The World is a US-based international news and analysis program co-produced by the BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and WGBH Public Radio in Boston. Hosted by Marco Werman The World is a US-based international news and analysis program co-produced by the BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and WGBH Public Radio in Boston. Hosted by Marco Werman en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:45 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:45 -0800 Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25447874-Asylum-judges-affected-by-victims-suffering Every day, US federal asylum judges hear stories of persecution and danger faced by asylum seekers. Lonny Shavelson reports that a recent survey suggests the judges are traumatized just by listening to all the stories. Every day, US federal asylum judges hear stories of persecution and danger faced by asylum seekers. Lonny Shavelson reports that a recent survey suggests the judges are traumatized just by listening to all the stories. Every day, US federal asylum judges hear stories of persecution and danger faced by asylum seekers. Lonny Shavelson reports that a recent survey suggests the judges are traumatized just by listening to all the stories. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447874 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:45 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25447875-Name-Uranus-and-Neptune-in-Hebrew Israel is honoring the UN’s International Year of Astronomy. But two plantes don’t have names in Hebrew. Israel’s Hebrew Language Academy hopes to change that – with a contest. So far, about 2,000 Israelis have entered. Reporter Daniel Estrin has been watching the contest. Israel is honoring the UN’s International Year of Astronomy. But two plantes don’t have names in Hebrew. Israel’s Hebrew Language Academy hopes to change that – with a contest. So far, about 2,000 Israelis have entered. Reporter Daniel Estrin has been watching the contest. Israel is honoring the UN’s International Year of Astronomy. But two plantes don’t have names in Hebrew. Israel’s Hebrew Language Academy hopes to change that – with a contest. So far, about 2,000 Israelis have entered. Reporter Daniel Estrin has been watching the contest. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447875 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:45 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25447876-Victory-for-eunuchs-in-India India's election commission announced it will allow eunuchs and transgender individuals to describe themselves as "other" instead of male or female when filling out official documents. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the BBC's Rupa Jah in Delhi. India's election commission announced it will allow eunuchs and transgender individuals to describe themselves as "other" instead of male or female when filling out official documents. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the BBC's Rupa Jah in Delhi. India's election commission announced it will allow eunuchs and transgender individuals to describe themselves as "other" instead of male or female when filling out official documents. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the BBC's Rupa Jah in Delhi. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447876 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:45 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25447877-China-and-the-global-climate President Obama’s first visit to China this weekend comes just weeks ahead of the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen. Global climate change is expected to be a major topic of Obama’s meetings with Chinese President Hu Jintao, as The World’s Asia correspondent Mary Kay Magistad reports in today’s show. President Obama’s first visit to China this weekend comes just weeks ahead of the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen. Global climate change is expected to be a major topic of Obama’s meetings with Chinese President Hu Jintao, as The World’s Asia correspondent Mary Kay Magistad reports in today’s show. President Obama’s first visit to China this weekend comes just weeks ahead of the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen. Global climate change is expected to be a major topic of Obama’s meetings with Chinese President Hu Jintao, as The World’s Asia correspondent Mary Kay Magistad reports in today’s show. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447877 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:45 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25447878-China-seeks-US-advice-on-removing-river-dams China's government wants to remove small dams along the Yangtze River, so it's sent a team of engineers to learn about dam removal in the United States. Marina Giovannelli has the story. China's government wants to remove small dams along the Yangtze River, so it's sent a team of engineers to learn about dam removal in the United States. Marina Giovannelli has the story. China's government wants to remove small dams along the Yangtze River, so it's sent a team of engineers to learn about dam removal in the United States. Marina Giovannelli has the story. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447878 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:45 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25447879-The-Messenger ‘The Messenger’ is a film about a US Army officer who has just returned home from a tour of duty in Iraq and is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Together with a fellow officer, it is his job to bear the bad news of fallen soldiers to loved ones. Marco Werman talks with the film’s director Oren Moverman. ‘The Messenger’ is a film about a US Army officer who has just returned home from a tour of duty in Iraq and is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Together with a fellow officer, it is his job to bear the bad news of fallen soldiers to loved ones. Marco Werman talks with the film’s director Oren Moverman. ‘The Messenger’ is a film about a US Army officer who has just returned home from a tour of duty in Iraq and is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Together with a fellow officer, it is his job to bear the bad news of fallen soldiers to loved ones. Marco Werman talks with the film’s director Oren Moverman. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447879 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:45 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25447880-Kailash-Kher Anchor Marco Werman profiles Indian pop singer Kailash Kher. Anchor Marco Werman profiles Indian pop singer Kailash Kher. Anchor Marco Werman profiles Indian pop singer Kailash Kher. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447880 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:45 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25447871-Entire-program-November-13-2009 Today on The World: The self-described mastermind of the 9/11 attacks will face trial in New York; Also, US asylum judges are traumatized by the painful stories they hear from asylum-seekers; And why the planets Uranus and Neptune have new Hebrew names. Today on The World: The self-described mastermind of the 9/11 attacks will face trial in New York; Also, US asylum judges are traumatized by the painful stories they hear from asylum-seekers; And why the planets Uranus and Neptune have new Hebrew names. Today on The World: The self-described mastermind of the 9/11 attacks will face trial in New York; Also, US asylum judges are traumatized by the painful stories they hear from asylum-seekers; And why the planets Uranus and Neptune have new Hebrew names. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447871 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:44 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25447872-9-11-mastermind-to-be-tried-in-New-York Alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is to be sent from Guantanamo Bay to New York for trial in a civilian court, the Obama administration has confirmed. Attorney General Eric Holder said he would be transferred from the US prison camp in Cuba with four other suspects. Mohammed has admitted planning the 9/11 attacks, the US military says. Jeb Sharp will have an update in today’s show. Alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is to be sent from Guantanamo Bay to New York for trial in a civilian court, the Obama administration has confirmed. Attorney General Eric Holder said he would be transferred from the US prison camp in Cuba with four other suspects. Mohammed has admitted planning the 9/11 attacks, the US military says. Jeb Sharp will have an update in today’s show. Alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is to be sent from Guantanamo Bay to New York for trial in a civilian court, the Obama administration has confirmed. Attorney General Eric Holder said he would be transferred from the US prison camp in Cuba with four other suspects. Mohammed has admitted planning the 9/11 attacks, the US military says. Jeb Sharp will have an update in today’s show. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447872 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:44 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25447873-Trial-strategy-for-9-11-suspects The Justice Department's announcement today that the 9/11 suspects will face trial in a New York courtroom signals a change in legal strategy. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from The Wall Street Journal's Jess Bravin. The Justice Department's announcement today that the 9/11 suspects will face trial in a New York courtroom signals a change in legal strategy. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from The Wall Street Journal's Jess Bravin. The Justice Department's announcement today that the 9/11 suspects will face trial in a New York courtroom signals a change in legal strategy. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from The Wall Street Journal's Jess Bravin. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447873 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:44 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25446386-China-awaits-Obama-visit Anchor Marco Werman checks in with Beijing correspondent Mary Kay Magistad about President Obama's upcoming trip to China. Anchor Marco Werman checks in with Beijing correspondent Mary Kay Magistad about President Obama's upcoming trip to China. Anchor Marco Werman checks in with Beijing correspondent Mary Kay Magistad about President Obama's upcoming trip to China. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25446386 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:53:36 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25443273-Entire-program-November-12-2009 Today on The World: What's on the agenda for President Obama's visit to China; Also, what underwear sales can tell us about the health of the economy; And a centuries-old Persian musical instrument gets an update. Today on The World: What's on the agenda for President Obama's visit to China; Also, what underwear sales can tell us about the health of the economy; And a centuries-old Persian musical instrument gets an update. Today on The World: What's on the agenda for President Obama's visit to China; Also, what underwear sales can tell us about the health of the economy; And a centuries-old Persian musical instrument gets an update. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443273 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:29 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25443274-Trade-with-China President Obama is visiting China this weekend amid a simmering trade dispute between the two economic power houses and a wide US trade deficit with China. Marco Werman talks with Zachary Karabell, author of “Superfusion: How China and America Became One Economy and Why the World’s Prosperity Depends On It.” President Obama is visiting China this weekend amid a simmering trade dispute between the two economic power houses and a wide US trade deficit with China. Marco Werman talks with Zachary Karabell, author of “Superfusion: How China and America Became One Economy and Why the World’s Prosperity Depends On It.” President Obama is visiting China this weekend amid a simmering trade dispute between the two economic power houses and a wide US trade deficit with China. Marco Werman talks with Zachary Karabell, author of “Superfusion: How China and America Became One Economy and Why the World’s Prosperity Depends On It.” tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443274 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:29 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25443275-China-s-secret-jails The World's Jeb Sharp has more on the story behind a Human Rights Watch report that details evidence of China's so-called "black jails." The report claims that citizens attempting to petition the government are often detained and abused in unofficial jails before being sent back to the provinces. The World's Jeb Sharp has more on the story behind a Human Rights Watch report that details evidence of China's so-called "black jails." The report claims that citizens attempting to petition the government are often detained and abused in unofficial jails before being sent back to the provinces. The World's Jeb Sharp has more on the story behind a Human Rights Watch report that details evidence of China's so-called "black jails." The report claims that citizens attempting to petition the government are often detained and abused in unofficial jails before being sent back to the provinces. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443275 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:29 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25443276-Russia-s-plans-for-the-future Russian president Dmitry Medvedev wants to transform Russia into a modern, democratic country. That was his message in today's state-of-the-nation speech. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the BBC's Richard Galpin. Russian president Dmitry Medvedev wants to transform Russia into a modern, democratic country. That was his message in today's state-of-the-nation speech. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the BBC's Richard Galpin. Russian president Dmitry Medvedev wants to transform Russia into a modern, democratic country. That was his message in today's state-of-the-nation speech. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the BBC's Richard Galpin. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443276 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:29 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25443277-US-China-economic-ties-run-deep Author Zachary Karabell explains to host Marco Werman just how intertwined the American and Chinese economies have become. Author Zachary Karabell explains to host Marco Werman just how intertwined the American and Chinese economies have become. Author Zachary Karabell explains to host Marco Werman just how intertwined the American and Chinese economies have become. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443277 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:29 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25443278-Puppetoons Stop motion animation has been around a long time, but it goes in and out of fashion. The latest movie to use the technique — you know, where you shoot a frame of film, change all the models just a tiny bit, shoot another and so on — is Fantastic Mr. Fox. But we want go back to the very earliest days of this animation technique. Marco Werman tells the story of George Pal, a Hungarian-born pioneer of stop-motion animation on today’s show. Stop motion animation has been around a long time, but it goes in and out of fashion. The latest movie to use the technique — you know, where you shoot a frame of film, change all the models just a tiny bit, shoot another and so on — is Fantastic Mr. Fox. But we want go back to the very earliest days of this animation technique. Marco Werman tells the story of George Pal, a Hungarian-born pioneer of stop-motion animation on today’s show. Stop motion animation has been around a long time, but it goes in and out of fashion. The latest movie to use the technique — you know, where you shoot a frame of film, change all the models just a tiny bit, shoot another and so on — is Fantastic Mr. Fox. But we want go back to the very earliest days of this animation technique. Marco Werman tells the story of George Pal, a Hungarian-born pioneer of stop-motion animation on today’s show. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443278 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:29 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25443279-The-underwear-economy These days, economists and analysts track just about everything to gauge how the economy is doing. Some analysts just focus on one product, such as cement, cardboard boxes, even men’s underwear sales. Can we really learn how the economy is doing by looking in our underwear drawers? The World’s Jason Margolis is trying to find out. These days, economists and analysts track just about everything to gauge how the economy is doing. Some analysts just focus on one product, such as cement, cardboard boxes, even men’s underwear sales. Can we really learn how the economy is doing by looking in our underwear drawers? The World’s Jason Margolis is trying to find out. These days, economists and analysts track just about everything to gauge how the economy is doing. Some analysts just focus on one product, such as cement, cardboard boxes, even men’s underwear sales. Can we really learn how the economy is doing by looking in our underwear drawers? The World’s Jason Margolis is trying to find out. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443279 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:29 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25443280-Samasource-%E2%80%9CMicrowork%E2%80%9D-for-the-developing-world Samasource is a San Francisco based non-profit that matches businesses in the United States with people in the developing world who are looking for work in information technology. Marco Werman speaks with Leila Janah, the founder of Samasource, and Antoine Ngeleka, one of Samasource’s trainees living in Zambia. Samasource is a San Francisco based non-profit that matches businesses in the United States with people in the developing world who are looking for work in information technology. Marco Werman speaks with Leila Janah, the founder of Samasource, and Antoine Ngeleka, one of Samasource’s trainees living in Zambia. Samasource is a San Francisco based non-profit that matches businesses in the United States with people in the developing world who are looking for work in information technology. Marco Werman speaks with Leila Janah, the founder of Samasource, and Antoine Ngeleka, one of Samasource’s trainees living in Zambia. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443280 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:29 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25443281-Zimbabwe%E2%80%99s-currency A year ago the economy of Zimbabwe was in free fall. Stores in the African nation were empty, and the economy ravaged by hyper-inflation. A new government of national unity has brought some stability: it phased out the worthless national currency, but that move has spawned new problems. Ish Mafundikwa reports from Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. A year ago the economy of Zimbabwe was in free fall. Stores in the African nation were empty, and the economy ravaged by hyper-inflation. A new government of national unity has brought some stability: it phased out the worthless national currency, but that move has spawned new problems. Ish Mafundikwa reports from Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. A year ago the economy of Zimbabwe was in free fall. Stores in the African nation were empty, and the economy ravaged by hyper-inflation. A new government of national unity has brought some stability: it phased out the worthless national currency, but that move has spawned new problems. Ish Mafundikwa reports from Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443281 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:29 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25443282-Hafez-Nazeri Iranian musician Hafez Nazeri demonstrates a brand new instrument with a brand new name. It's a stringed instrument based on the 2,000 year-old setar...and it's named after a Persian poet. Iranian musician Hafez Nazeri demonstrates a brand new instrument with a brand new name. It's a stringed instrument based on the 2,000 year-old setar...and it's named after a Persian poet. Iranian musician Hafez Nazeri demonstrates a brand new instrument with a brand new name. It's a stringed instrument based on the 2,000 year-old setar...and it's named after a Persian poet. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443282 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:29 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25438424-Israeli-rock For our Global Hit today we turn to one of our reporters who’s usually on the foreign policy beat, but who also has a strong abiding interest in music. Matthew Bell wanted to find out what people are listening to in Israel. He visited a CD shop in Tel Aviv and asked the owner what’s out. For our Global Hit today we turn to one of our reporters who’s usually on the foreign policy beat, but who also has a strong abiding interest in music. Matthew Bell wanted to find out what people are listening to in Israel. He visited a CD shop in Tel Aviv and asked the owner what’s out. For our Global Hit today we turn to one of our reporters who’s usually on the foreign policy beat, but who also has a strong abiding interest in music. Matthew Bell wanted to find out what people are listening to in Israel. He visited a CD shop in Tel Aviv and asked the owner what’s out. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438424 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:41 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25438419-Cambodia-s-new-textbook-4-00 The BBC's Guy De Launey reports from Cambodia on the introduction of the first official high school textbook to discuss Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge government, and the atrocities committed in its name. The BBC's Guy De Launey reports from Cambodia on the introduction of the first official high school textbook to discuss Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge government, and the atrocities committed in its name. The BBC's Guy De Launey reports from Cambodia on the introduction of the first official high school textbook to discuss Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge government, and the atrocities committed in its name. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438419 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:40 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25438420-Rich-Germans-want-more-taxes-4-30 Germany's new conservative ruling coalition is proposing steep tax cuts to help end the economic crisis. That's sending Germany's deficit soaring, so a group of very rich citizens says it wants to help bridge the growing fiscal gap. The World's Gerry Hadden reports. Germany's new conservative ruling coalition is proposing steep tax cuts to help end the economic crisis. That's sending Germany's deficit soaring, so a group of very rich citizens says it wants to help bridge the growing fiscal gap. The World's Gerry Hadden reports. Germany's new conservative ruling coalition is proposing steep tax cuts to help end the economic crisis. That's sending Germany's deficit soaring, so a group of very rich citizens says it wants to help bridge the growing fiscal gap. The World's Gerry Hadden reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438420 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:40 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25438421-US-and-Japan-tense-over-Okinawa-4-30 Correspondent Akiko Fujita reports from Japan on the latest tensions over US military installations on the island of Okinawa. The country's new government campaigned on a promise to close a key US base. But that appears unlikely. Correspondent Akiko Fujita reports from Japan on the latest tensions over US military installations on the island of Okinawa. The country's new government campaigned on a promise to close a key US base. But that appears unlikely. Correspondent Akiko Fujita reports from Japan on the latest tensions over US military installations on the island of Okinawa. The country's new government campaigned on a promise to close a key US base. But that appears unlikely. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438421 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:40 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25438422-Rescuing-a-%E2%80%9Clost-battalion%E2%80%9D US veterans Ito Susumu and Erwin Blonder recall how Japanese-American soldiers rescued the “Lost Battalion” of the Texas National Guardsman from behind German lines in the Vosges Mountains during World War II. US veterans Ito Susumu and Erwin Blonder recall how Japanese-American soldiers rescued the “Lost Battalion” of the Texas National Guardsman from behind German lines in the Vosges Mountains during World War II. US veterans Ito Susumu and Erwin Blonder recall how Japanese-American soldiers rescued the “Lost Battalion” of the Texas National Guardsman from behind German lines in the Vosges Mountains during World War II. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438422 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:40 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25438423-Navajo-code-talker-2-30 Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to one of the last surviving Navajo code talkers of World War Two -- retired US Marine Keith Little. Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to one of the last surviving Navajo code talkers of World War Two -- retired US Marine Keith Little. Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to one of the last surviving Navajo code talkers of World War Two -- retired US Marine Keith Little. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438423 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:40 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25438415-Entire-program-November-11-2009 Today on The World: What a new US strategy in Afghanistan could mean for the troops; Also, the challenges facing world leaders at next month's climate change conference; And a sample of music that's popular in Israel right now. Today on The World: What a new US strategy in Afghanistan could mean for the troops; Also, the challenges facing world leaders at next month's climate change conference; And a sample of music that's popular in Israel right now. Today on The World: What a new US strategy in Afghanistan could mean for the troops; Also, the challenges facing world leaders at next month's climate change conference; And a sample of music that's popular in Israel right now. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438415 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:39 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25438416-The-mission-in-Afghanistan President Barack Obama is to discuss US policy in Afghanistan with his national security team, as speculation mounts over a decision on troop levels. The top American commander in Afghanistan has asked for at least 40,000 more troops there. The World’s Jeb Sharp looks at options for what any additional troops would actually do. President Barack Obama is to discuss US policy in Afghanistan with his national security team, as speculation mounts over a decision on troop levels. The top American commander in Afghanistan has asked for at least 40,000 more troops there. The World’s Jeb Sharp looks at options for what any additional troops would actually do. President Barack Obama is to discuss US policy in Afghanistan with his national security team, as speculation mounts over a decision on troop levels. The top American commander in Afghanistan has asked for at least 40,000 more troops there. The World’s Jeb Sharp looks at options for what any additional troops would actually do. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438416 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:39 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25438417-Who-are-we-fighting-in-Afghanistan-4-00 Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Barbara Elias the director of the Afghanistan, Pakistan and Taliban Project of the National Security Archive at George Washington University, about the US strategy against Taliban and al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Barbara Elias the director of the Afghanistan, Pakistan and Taliban Project of the National Security Archive at George Washington University, about the US strategy against Taliban and al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Barbara Elias the director of the Afghanistan, Pakistan and Taliban Project of the National Security Archive at George Washington University, about the US strategy against Taliban and al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438417 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:39 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25438418-Danish-climate-minister-speaks-out The Copenhagen conference is supposed to produce a new treaty to address the rising threats from global climate change. Marco Werman speaks with Connie Hedegaard, the Danish Minister for Climate and Energy, who will be chairing the conference next month. The Copenhagen conference is supposed to produce a new treaty to address the rising threats from global climate change. Marco Werman speaks with Connie Hedegaard, the Danish Minister for Climate and Energy, who will be chairing the conference next month. The Copenhagen conference is supposed to produce a new treaty to address the rising threats from global climate change. Marco Werman speaks with Connie Hedegaard, the Danish Minister for Climate and Energy, who will be chairing the conference next month. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438418 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:39 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25433257-World-War-I-audio-archive The British Library has acquired an audio archive of British prisoners recorded at POW camps in Germany during World War I. The World’s Patrick Cox will have more details in today’s show. The British Library has acquired an audio archive of British prisoners recorded at POW camps in Germany during World War I. The World’s Patrick Cox will have more details in today’s show. The British Library has acquired an audio archive of British prisoners recorded at POW camps in Germany during World War I. The World’s Patrick Cox will have more details in today’s show. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433257 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:18 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25433258-The-piracy-problem The pirates of Somalia are carrying out more and more high-seas hijackings of ships heading for the Gulf of Aden. That’s despite an armada of warships deployed by the United States and its allies to patrol the region. Marco Werman talks with Jeffrey Gettleman of the New York Times about the piracy problem. The pirates of Somalia are carrying out more and more high-seas hijackings of ships heading for the Gulf of Aden. That’s despite an armada of warships deployed by the United States and its allies to patrol the region. Marco Werman talks with Jeffrey Gettleman of the New York Times about the piracy problem. The pirates of Somalia are carrying out more and more high-seas hijackings of ships heading for the Gulf of Aden. That’s despite an armada of warships deployed by the United States and its allies to patrol the region. Marco Werman talks with Jeffrey Gettleman of the New York Times about the piracy problem. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433258 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:18 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25433259-Doctors-without-Borders-in-Somalia The Paris-based group Doctors with Borders, often known by its French acronym MSF, has been operating a community hospital in the southern Somali town of Jamaame since 2004. Earlier this year, MSF nurse and field coordinator Javier Roldan decided to photograph Somalis who came to the hospital. We’ll hear from Javier later today. The Paris-based group Doctors with Borders, often known by its French acronym MSF, has been operating a community hospital in the southern Somali town of Jamaame since 2004. Earlier this year, MSF nurse and field coordinator Javier Roldan decided to photograph Somalis who came to the hospital. We’ll hear from Javier later today. The Paris-based group Doctors with Borders, often known by its French acronym MSF, has been operating a community hospital in the southern Somali town of Jamaame since 2004. Earlier this year, MSF nurse and field coordinator Javier Roldan decided to photograph Somalis who came to the hospital. We’ll hear from Javier later today. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433259 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:18 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25433260-Son-of-Escobar-4-50 The son of the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar has tried to distance himself from his father's crimes. But now the son has been meeting with the children of some of his father's victims and apologizing to them. His story is told in a new documentary. John Otis has the story from Bogota. The son of the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar has tried to distance himself from his father's crimes. But now the son has been meeting with the children of some of his father's victims and apologizing to them. His story is told in a new documentary. John Otis has the story from Bogota. The son of the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar has tried to distance himself from his father's crimes. But now the son has been meeting with the children of some of his father's victims and apologizing to them. His story is told in a new documentary. John Otis has the story from Bogota. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433260 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:18 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25433261-Geo-answer-0-45 Bookstore owner David Del Vecchio reveals the answer to today's Geo Quiz -- it's Nelson Mandela and his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. Bookstore owner David Del Vecchio reveals the answer to today's Geo Quiz -- it's Nelson Mandela and his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. Bookstore owner David Del Vecchio reveals the answer to today's Geo Quiz -- it's Nelson Mandela and his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433261 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:18 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25433262-Ray-Davies-and-The-Crouch-End-Festival-Chorus Ray Davies, the former frontman and songwriter for the Kinks, has a new album out. He performs with the Crouch End Festival Chorus and they sing the hit songs Davies had with the Kinks. It appears on Ray Davies new album: The Kinks Choral Collection. Ray Davies joins us today. Ray Davies, the former frontman and songwriter for the Kinks, has a new album out. He performs with the Crouch End Festival Chorus and they sing the hit songs Davies had with the Kinks. It appears on Ray Davies new album: The Kinks Choral Collection. Ray Davies joins us today. Ray Davies, the former frontman and songwriter for the Kinks, has a new album out. He performs with the Crouch End Festival Chorus and they sing the hit songs Davies had with the Kinks. It appears on Ray Davies new album: The Kinks Choral Collection. Ray Davies joins us today. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433262 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:18 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25433252-Entire-program-November-10-2009 Today on The World: A condolence letter from Britain's prime minister to the mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan fuels a debate on Britain's mission there; Also, the son of Pablo Escobar apologizes for the sins of his father; And a campaign in Vietnam to get wildlife off the menu. Today on The World: A condolence letter from Britain's prime minister to the mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan fuels a debate on Britain's mission there; Also, the son of Pablo Escobar apologizes for the sins of his father; And a campaign in Vietnam to get wildlife off the menu. Today on The World: A condolence letter from Britain's prime minister to the mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan fuels a debate on Britain's mission there; Also, the son of Pablo Escobar apologizes for the sins of his father; And a campaign in Vietnam to get wildlife off the menu. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433252 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:17 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25433253-Afghanistan-strategy-debate The debate in Washington over what the US should do in Afghanistan continues. President Barack Obama is considering a substantial troop increase after the American commander on the ground called for such a move in October. But this would not necessarily have widespread popular support. The World’s Jeb Sharp is working on that story today. The debate in Washington over what the US should do in Afghanistan continues. President Barack Obama is considering a substantial troop increase after the American commander on the ground called for such a move in October. But this would not necessarily have widespread popular support. The World’s Jeb Sharp is working on that story today. The debate in Washington over what the US should do in Afghanistan continues. President Barack Obama is considering a substantial troop increase after the American commander on the ground called for such a move in October. But this would not necessarily have widespread popular support. The World’s Jeb Sharp is working on that story today. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433253 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:17 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25433254-Grief-stricken-mother-receives-apology-4-30 Debate over Britain's mission in Afghanistan has taken a deeply emotional turn. The grieving mother of a British soldier killed in Afghanistan has confronted Prime Minister Gordon Brown - forcing him to make a very public apology today. The World's Laura Lynch reports. Debate over Britain's mission in Afghanistan has taken a deeply emotional turn. The grieving mother of a British soldier killed in Afghanistan has confronted Prime Minister Gordon Brown - forcing him to make a very public apology today. The World's Laura Lynch reports. Debate over Britain's mission in Afghanistan has taken a deeply emotional turn. The grieving mother of a British soldier killed in Afghanistan has confronted Prime Minister Gordon Brown - forcing him to make a very public apology today. The World's Laura Lynch reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433254 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:17 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25433255-Away-game-in-Afghanistan-4-00 Jess Markt is a member of the New York Rolling Knicks, a wheelchair basketball franchise team. He recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan, and he speaks with anchor Marco Werman about the conditions and coaching players there. Jess Markt is a member of the New York Rolling Knicks, a wheelchair basketball franchise team. He recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan, and he speaks with anchor Marco Werman about the conditions and coaching players there. Jess Markt is a member of the New York Rolling Knicks, a wheelchair basketball franchise team. He recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan, and he speaks with anchor Marco Werman about the conditions and coaching players there. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433255 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:17 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25433256-Getting-wildlife-off-the-menu-5-15 Vietnamese have a taste for wildlife. Hanoi restaurants serve such delicacies as snakes and monkeys. Now two environmental groups are hoping to change attitudes and discourage Vietnamese diners from indulging in wildlife cuisine. The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from Hanoi. Vietnamese have a taste for wildlife. Hanoi restaurants serve such delicacies as snakes and monkeys. Now two environmental groups are hoping to change attitudes and discourage Vietnamese diners from indulging in wildlife cuisine. The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from Hanoi. Vietnamese have a taste for wildlife. Hanoi restaurants serve such delicacies as snakes and monkeys. Now two environmental groups are hoping to change attitudes and discourage Vietnamese diners from indulging in wildlife cuisine. The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from Hanoi. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433256 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:17 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25427588-Entire-program-November-9-2009 Today on The World: Iran has charged three Americans who entered the country in July with espionage; Also, Venezuela works towards creating a new, corruption-free police force; And France considers charging French tourists who travel to war zones for the cost of rescuing them. Today on The World: Iran has charged three Americans who entered the country in July with espionage; Also, Venezuela works towards creating a new, corruption-free police force; And France considers charging French tourists who travel to war zones for the cost of rescuing them. Today on The World: Iran has charged three Americans who entered the country in July with espionage; Also, Venezuela works towards creating a new, corruption-free police force; And France considers charging French tourists who travel to war zones for the cost of rescuing them. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427588 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:38:46 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25427589-Americans-face-espionage-charge-in-Iran Three young Americans detained in Iran over alleged illegal entry are to be charged with espionage, Iranian state news agency Irna says. The trio is thought to have crossed a poorly marked border by mistake while hiking in Iraq’s Kurdish region. Speaking in Berlin, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned the news and appealed for their release. Three young Americans detained in Iran over alleged illegal entry are to be charged with espionage, Iranian state news agency Irna says. The trio is thought to have crossed a poorly marked border by mistake while hiking in Iraq’s Kurdish region. Speaking in Berlin, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned the news and appealed for their release. Three young Americans detained in Iran over alleged illegal entry are to be charged with espionage, Iranian state news agency Irna says. The trio is thought to have crossed a poorly marked border by mistake while hiking in Iraq’s Kurdish region. Speaking in Berlin, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned the news and appealed for their release. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427589 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:38:46 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25427590-Billing-reckless-French-tourists-4-30 France's parliament is considering legislation that would put a financial squeeze on tourists who travel to war zones and other hotspots. Supporters say if reckless tourists need government rescues, they should pay the bill. Genevieve Oger reports from Paris. France's parliament is considering legislation that would put a financial squeeze on tourists who travel to war zones and other hotspots. Supporters say if reckless tourists need government rescues, they should pay the bill. Genevieve Oger reports from Paris. France's parliament is considering legislation that would put a financial squeeze on tourists who travel to war zones and other hotspots. Supporters say if reckless tourists need government rescues, they should pay the bill. Genevieve Oger reports from Paris. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427590 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:38:46 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25427591-Danger-tourism More and more tourists, it seems, are winding up in places they shouldn’t be. Some travel to war zones or countries their government has warned them not to visit. Robert Reid is an editor with the travel guide series, Lonely Planet. Marco Werman asked him why people are heading to dangerous places. More and more tourists, it seems, are winding up in places they shouldn’t be. Some travel to war zones or countries their government has warned them not to visit. Robert Reid is an editor with the travel guide series, Lonely Planet. Marco Werman asked him why people are heading to dangerous places. More and more tourists, it seems, are winding up in places they shouldn’t be. Some travel to war zones or countries their government has warned them not to visit. Robert Reid is an editor with the travel guide series, Lonely Planet. Marco Werman asked him why people are heading to dangerous places. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427591 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:38:46 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25427592-Who-built-Nicaragua%E2%80%99s-mosque-4-15 Marco Werman gets details from reporter Steve Stecklow on a new mosque recently built in Nicaragua. There are conflicting reports on how it was funded; including rumors has that it was built with Iranian money. Marco Werman gets details from reporter Steve Stecklow on a new mosque recently built in Nicaragua. There are conflicting reports on how it was funded; including rumors has that it was built with Iranian money. Marco Werman gets details from reporter Steve Stecklow on a new mosque recently built in Nicaragua. There are conflicting reports on how it was funded; including rumors has that it was built with Iranian money. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427592 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:38:46 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25427593-A-new-police-force-for-Venezuela-4-00 The government of Venezuela has acknowledged that police are involved in up to 20-percent of the country's crime. And so, president Hugo Chavez is forming the country's first ever National Police Force. Will Grant reports. The government of Venezuela has acknowledged that police are involved in up to 20-percent of the country's crime. And so, president Hugo Chavez is forming the country's first ever National Police Force. Will Grant reports. The government of Venezuela has acknowledged that police are involved in up to 20-percent of the country's crime. And so, president Hugo Chavez is forming the country's first ever National Police Force. Will Grant reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427593 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:38:46 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25427594-Mideast-consultation President Obama meets with Israeli prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu today. Expectations for the stalled Middle East peace process are low, and the meeting is likely to anger Palestinians, who are already frustrated by what they perceive as backsliding by the Obama administration on the contentious issue of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The World’s Matthew Bell reports. President Obama meets with Israeli prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu today. Expectations for the stalled Middle East peace process are low, and the meeting is likely to anger Palestinians, who are already frustrated by what they perceive as backsliding by the Obama administration on the contentious issue of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The World’s Matthew Bell reports. President Obama meets with Israeli prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu today. Expectations for the stalled Middle East peace process are low, and the meeting is likely to anger Palestinians, who are already frustrated by what they perceive as backsliding by the Obama administration on the contentious issue of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The World’s Matthew Bell reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427594 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:38:46 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories http://odeo.com/episodes/25427595-Istanbul-struggles-with-gentrification Some of Istanbul’s old neighborhoods are struggling to modernize. The Turkish government is razing buildings to make way for new homes. But in the process, some argue, the original character of the neighborhoods is being destroyed, along with the fabric of the communities that live there. Aaron Schachter reports from Istanbul. Some of Istanbul’s old neighborhoods are struggling to modernize. The Turkish government is razing buildings to make way for new homes. But in the process, some argue, the original character of the neighborhoods is being destroyed, along with the fabric of the communities that live there. Aaron Schachter reports from Istanbul. Some of Istanbul’s old neighborhoods are struggling to modernize. The Turkish government is razing buildings to make way for new homes. But in the process, some argue, the original character of the neighborhoods is being destroyed, along with the fabric of the communities that live there. Aaron Schachter reports from Istanbul. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427595 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:38:46 -0800 no PRI's The World: Latest Stories