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Week of Sun, 2008-02-03 00:00 to Sat, 2008-02-09 23:59


Listen Global hit - Akram Khan (4:00)
February 8, 2008 permalink

The World's Mary Kay Magistad introduces us to modern dance choreographer Akram Khan. He grew up in London, but his parents kept him in touch with his Bangladeshi roots. His latest piece examines the meaning of home in a globalized world.

For more information, visit the Global Hit page


Listen Egypt celebrates soccer win (4:00)
February 8, 2008 permalink

Reporter Hadeel Al-Schalchi reports that soccer fans in Egypt are celebrating their national soccer team's victory in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Egypt beat favorites Ivory Coast to advance to the tournament final on Sunday against Cameroon.


Africa Cup of Nations

Listen Vietnam's Tet memories (6:00)
February 8, 2008 permalink

Right now, people around Asia are celebrating the Lunar New Year. The holiday is called "Tet" in Vietnam. And for some in that country, Tet brings memories of war. It was during Tet, 40 years ago, that North Vietnamese troops invaded the South. Vietnamese journalist Nguyen Qui Duc has has own personal memories of Tet.


Listen Geo Quiz and answer (5:45)
February 8, 2008 permalink

Our daily Geo Quiz is about sand storms over the Atlantic Ocean. The question is: where does the sand come from? Anchor Marco Werman gets the answer from Eric Achterberg, a researcher who's just back from a boat trip to study the storms. He says the sand comes from the Sahara Desert in Africa.

For more information, visit the Geo Quiz page

Listen Kenyan leaders still negotiating (3:45)
February 8, 2008 permalink

The World's Matthew Bell has the latest on negotiations between Kenya's two main political rivals. Former UN chief Kofi Annan is mediating the talks, aimed at ending weeks of post-election violence in Kenya.


Listen Arab Israeli village caught in between (4:30)
February 8, 2008 permalink

The World's Quil Lawrence profiles a community of Arabs who stayed on the Israeli side of the cease-fire line when the country declared its independence nearly 60 years ago. Life in this Arab Israeli village has gone well for them. Now Israeli authorities want to build a border police station and jailhouse near their home.


Listen Palestinian leader losing popularity (4:00)
February 8, 2008 permalink

A new survey conducted by a Palestinian polling agency indicates that the popularity of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is declining steadily. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the BBC's Ahmad Budeiri.


Listen US military revises its army manual (3:15)
February 8, 2008 permalink

The US Army has a new operations manual. And it reflects some of the lessons learned in Iraq. The World's Katy Clark has the story.


Listen Debating Islamic law in Britain (5:00)
February 8, 2008 permalink

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Alex Gallafent reports on a controversy in Britain over comments made by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams. The leader of the Anglican Church provoked a storm of opposition when he suggested this week that Britain needed to incorporate some aspects of Islamic -- or Sharia -- law to better integrate Muslims into British society.


Listen Uncertain future for Benazir Bhutto’s party (4:00)
February 8, 2008 permalink

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Scotland Yard today released its report on the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. Investigators say she died from a suicide bomb blast and not from gunshot wounds. Even in death, Bhutto is expected to have a significant impact on the upcoming elections. But the future of her party remains in doubt. The BBC's Barbara Plett reports.

Read the Scotland Yard report

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