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Last Updated: November 21, 2008 04:32 pm
Entire program - November 21, 2008
Today on The World: A look at the renegade general who's driving the renewed violence in eastern Congo; Why many Ukrainians are disappointed by democracy and the Orange Revolution; And why President-elect Obama is already under pressure to tackle climate change.
Downside of falling oil prices (3:30)
Most of the economic news these days is unremittingly bad. But at least oil and gas prices are coming down. But some experts note that that's not necessarily such a good sign. The World's Matthew Bell reports.
Congo's rebel leader (5:00)
The Democratic Republic of Congo is a country again in turmoil. The latest violence involves a rebel general named Laurent Nkunda. Nkunda's managed to take over large swathes of eastern Congo with a small band of well-trained soldiers. Reporter Michael Kavanagh takes a look at the renegade general.
Congo and your cellphone (4:30)
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Businessweek reporter Jack Ewing about coltan. The metallic ore is used in cell phones and electronics. Eastern congo is a rich source of coltan and some say the West's demand for it is fuelling the conflict there.
Orange revolution struggles (5:00)
Saturday marks the 4th anniversary of the start of Ukraine's Orange Revolution. The promise was Western-style democracy. But Ukrainians are losing confidence in that democracy and the leaders that helped usher it in. The BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse reports from Kiev.
Iranian blogger arrested (3:00)
Iran is one of the most repressive regimes in the world when it comes to what citizens can say on the Internet. Now, an Iranian man credited with popularizing blogging in his country has been arrested by the government. The government claims he's confessed to spying for Israel. Cyrus Farivar reports.
Harsh sentence for Burmese comedian (0:30)
Anchor Marco Werman gives an update on the Burmese comedian known as Zarganar. He had criticized Myanmar's military government and been active in the country's pro-democracy movement. Today, the comedian was sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Challenges for a new climate treaty (4:40)
President-elect Obama has made tackling global climate change a priority for his administration. But the Obama team doesn't have much time to get things moving. The World's Alex Gallafent reports.
Denial near and far (9:45)
About one in five Americans still doubt that the Earth is warming. Is this healthy skepticism or denial? The World's Jason Margolis reports on cultural denial around the globe.
Geo Answer (4:00)
For today's Geo Quiz, we were looking for the host city of the annual Biggest Liar's contest. The answer is Cumbria in northern England. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Sue Perkins, this year's winner of the lying competition.
Copernicus remains confirmed (0:40)
Researchers have confirmed through DNA testing that remains in an unmarked grave in central Poland are that of Nicholaus Copernicus. Anchor Marco Werman has more.
Global Hit (3:30)
Lisa Mullins speaks to violinist Gilles Apap and conductor Benjamin Zander about improvising a well-known Mozart concerto.
