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Week of Sat, 2008-09-13 23:00 to Sat, 2008-09-20 22:59


Geo Quiz (1:00)
September 16, 2008
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Our daily geography quiz. We're looking for the name of a Mexican port city.


Life in Iraq (8:00)
September 16, 2008
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For the Iraqi people, life might be less dangerous now than it was at the height of the insurgency. But it's still a daily challenge. Reporter Farnaz Fassihi covered Iraq for the Wall Street Journal from 2002 to 2006. Fassihi has since written a book about her experiences reporting from Baghdad. It's called, "Waiting for an Ordinary Day: The Unraveling of Life in Iraq." She speaks with host Lisa Mullins.


Book information

Afghan senate protests civilian deaths (6:00)
September 16, 2008
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The entire Afghan Senate walked out in protest today over the high number of civilians killed by US air strikes. US commanders in Afghanistan are aware this is a crucial issue in their battle for hearts and minds in that country. But that doesn't make it an easy problem to solve. The World's Quil Lawrence reports from northeastern Afghanistan.


Taliban resurgence

UN assistance mission in Afghanistan

Voices from Zimbabwe (3:00)
September 16, 2008
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Bloggers in Zimbabwe react to the new power-sharing deal between the country's long-time ruler and Zimbabwe's main opposition leader.


Zimbabwe at the crossroads

Cathy Buckle's Zimbabwe newsletter

China infant formula scare (5:00)
September 16, 2008
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The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports on concerns about the safety of infant formula produced in China. Two infants have died and hundreds became ill after drinking tainted formula produced by a Chinese state-run company.


AIG soccer connection (1:30)
September 16, 2008
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World's Alex Gallafent about insurance giant's AIG and its sponsorship of British soccer power Manchester United.

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Manchester United homepage

Crisis effect on Europe (3:45)
September 16, 2008
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Martin Weale, Director of the National Institute for Economic and Social Research in Britain, to find out what the financial disturbances mean for the average person in Europe.


Global reaction's effect on U.S. (3:45)
September 16, 2008
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Michael Lewitt, president of a money management firm in Florida, about how global nervousness about Wall Street could present further risks for Americans.


Michael Lewitt's market letter

AIG and global jitters (4:00)
September 16, 2008
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Is AIG next? The US insurance giant is up against huge financial difficulties, and global markets are watching with nervousness. The World's Matthew Bell reports.


How concerned are you about the financial crisis?

Entire program - September 16, 2008
September 16, 2008
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Today on The World: More on the Wall Street crisis and its impact on world markets, Also, new concerns about the safety of infant milk formula produced in China; Plus, why singer Dan Zanes learned Spanish for his latest CD.


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