For Tech Podcast #108, we take a look at where the United States stands in terms of missile defense technology. Then, author Sharon Weinberger on her new book, "Imaginary Weapons: A Journey Through the Pentagon's Scientific Underworld." Also, Google decides to go Arabic. And finally, the official World Cup soccer ball is called the Teamgeist. It incorporates the latest in design and technology...and goalies HATE it. Find out why. All that, plus theme music from Spunkshine.

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The World's Alex Gallafent profiles Swiss-Dutch singer Susanne Abbuehl for today's Global Hit.

Today's answer is Lake Siljan Sweden, where locals are preparing for elaborate Midsummer celebrations. Host Marco Werman has details.

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The J. Paul Getty Trust and the Italian government appear to have reached a deal over allegedly looted antiquities in the Getty's possession. Host Marco Werman gets the story from Los Angeles Times bureau chief in Rome, Tracy Wilkerson.

The World's Jason Margolis reports on what the United Nations is calling the first major international attempt to deal with sexual violence in war-affected countries. A 3 day UN conference on the issue began yesterday in Belgium.

Host Marco Werman speaks with reporter Sylvia Maria Gross, who watched today's US-Ghana World Cup soccer match with hundreds of soccer fans in Kansas City. The United States team lost the game and was eliminated from the tournament. Marco also gets reaction from Accra, Ghana, where they are celebrating the Ghanaian team's success at the World Cup.

Host Marco Werman tells us about Andrew Hawkins, a descendant of a 16th century English slave trader. Mr. Hawkins traveled to Gambia in west Africa to beg forgiveness for his family's involvement in slavery.

The World's Jessie Graham reports on the experiences of an Iraqi high school exchange student and his host family in rural Virginia.