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Entire program - February 15 February 15, 2007permalink
Geo answer / Global Hit - Sounds of Tibet (8:30) February 14, 2007permalink
Llasa, Tibet is the answer....the ancient Tibetan city is also the inspiration for today's Global Hit. The World's David Leveille got an audio postcard from travellers Greg Simmons, who followed a long-ago dream to travel to Tibet.
Today's Geo Quiz takes us to an ancient Tibetan city. The name of the city we're looking for literally means "the place of the gods."
Valentine report (1:00) February 14, 2007permalink
Anchor Lisa Mullins reports that some young couples in Thailand may be celebrating Valentine's day by steering clear of police. The Thai government says it wants to crack down on "inappropriate" behavior...especially among teens, and authorities are on the lookout for certain public displays of affection.
Saint Trifon's Day report (4:00) February 14, 2007permalink
Correpondent Matthew Brunwasser reports that Bulgaria's new membership in the European Union may pose a threat to one of their country's most cherished national traditions...making a powerful homemade brandy called rakia. Makers must now pay an excise tax, and Bulgarians are getting angry.
Rwanda's grassroots courts report (11:00) February 14, 2007permalink
The World's Jeb Sharp reports in Rwanda's efforts to use grassroots courts to try the many thousands of people suspected of taking part in the country's 1994 genocide.
Mexican violence on YouTube report (4:00) February 14, 2007permalink
The World's Franc Contreras reports that drug gangs in Mexico appear to be taking their battles into cyberspace. Gruesome footage of executions and beatings has been showing up on the Internet video site YouTube, and Mexican authorities suspect that members of organized crime are involved.
Kidnapped by North Korea (3:00) February 14, 2007permalink
The World's Patrick Cox reported this story in January 2005.
Japan is still outraged over North Korea's abductions of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 80s to train its spies. One of them was 13-year old girl called Megumi Yokata. Pyongyang claims Yokota committed suicide and in November 2004 sent a set of ashes to Japan claiming they were Yokota's remains. But Japan says DNA tests subsequently showed the ashes were not Yokota's.
Bush and Iranian weapons (4:00) February 14, 2007permalink
The World's Matthew Bell reports on today's comments by President Bush regarding Iranian weapons making their way to Iraq. Mr. Bush said he's convinced the Iranian government is involved even if it's not known exactly who ordered the weapons be sent to Iraq.
Iran and Venezuela flights report (4:00) February 14, 2007permalink
The World's Ruxandra Guidi reports that the presidents of Iran and Venezuela are making some new deals that are creating a stronger connection between the two countries. Next month, Iran Air will start flying to Caracas -- its first Latin American destination.