Key World Issues for 2013 (BBC Correspondents make predictions)

BBC Correspondents Predict Issues for 2013

Mon, 31 Dec 12

Duration:
50 mins 

Owen Bennett-Jones is joined by some of the BBC's top correspondents as they give their predictions about what will shape our world in 2013.

10 Ideas that Changed the World in 2012 (The Atlantic)

Article in the Atlantic on world changing ideas from 2012

Poland not immune to Euro Crisis as growth slows (NYT Article)

NYT article on growth slowing in Poland.

Polish growth is expected to slow to as little as 1.5 percent next year, according to World Bank estimates, from 2.1 percent this year. That still compares favorably with the neighboring euro zone, where most countries are either in recession or just barely growing. With a gross domestic product of €369.7 billion in 2011, according to the European data agency Eurostat, Poland ranked ninth among the 27 E.U. countries, just below Belgium and a rung above Austria.

The Year in Photos (from the Atlantic Photoblog)

Every year the Atlantic photoblog releases their year in pictures. It's a good chance to recall the events of the past year.

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Poland's Sikorski Challenges Euroskeptics at a Dinner in England

Sikorski argues that Britain should stay within the EU as it suits their best interests. The article is from the NY Times.

The Euro Crisis (Economist Podcast)

The latest on the Euro crisis and the decision for limited debt mutualisation and the beginnings of a banking Union as well as the ECB alllowing for unlimited debt purchases.

The euro crisis

America's Continuing Role in the Middle East (Economist Podcast)

A podcast looking at the need for America to continue to exert an influence in the Middle East.

America and the Middle East

Freakonomics podcast on media bias

Podcast on media bias in the us papers

http://www.freakonomics.com/2012/02/16/how-biased-is-your-media/

Economist Podcasts on A Possible EURO breakup

The Economist imagines what a possible EURO breakup might look like considering doing nothing, a Greek Exit, and a larger exit of Portugal, Ireland, Spain, Greece and Cyprus.

The euro Posted: 09 Aug 2012 11:32 AM PDT This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Breaking up the euro area Posted: 09 Aug 2012 11:32 AM PDT This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Syria: The Prospect of International Criminal Cases (BBC Podcast)

• Docs: Syria - The Road To Justice

  Wed, 25 Jul 12
  Duration:
  24 mins
  The mass killings of civilians in Houla immediately led to calls for the ICC to investigate and for those responsible to be held to account. But in cases like this, how likely is it that international justice will eventually be done?
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China's Internal Power Struggle (BBC Podcast)

• China's Battle of Ideas 09.07.12

  Mon, 9 Jul 12
  Duration:
  29 mins
  China's politburo experiencing an internal power struggle. It is about ideological more than personal rivalry. Mukul Devichand visits the People's Republic to investigate this battle of ideas.

What exactly is a Derivative (Video) Economics

Also here are 50 Economics lectures to help in understanding things.

Mladic Trial delayed due to failure of prosecutors to disclose evidence

You can read the full report on the BBC page including a short video clip of Mladic. I've also linked to a few BBC news podcasts covering the trial.

It has been an embarrassing day for international justice. As grieving relatives sat through the chilling detail of the worst atrocity on European soil since World War II, it emerged that the prosecution had failed to disclose thousands of pages of evidence that should have been shared with the defence.

Gen Mladic's lawyers told the court they need six more months to process those documents.

• 16 May PM The trial of Ratko Mladic

  Wed, 16 May 12
  Duration:
  36 mins
  
  Available:
  29 days remaining
  Mladic trial opens in the Hague / Witnesses coerced, says Liberia's Charles Taylor / The pliosaur who suffered painful arthritis.
  
  

• 16 May 12 AM Mladic Trial Begins

  Wed, 16 May 12
  Duration:
  29 mins
  
  Available:
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  Mladic to face charges of genocide/ Truth Commission in Brazil/ New drug in Russia/ Carlos Fuentes
  
  

The World Tonight - Wednesday 16th May 2012

Wed, 16 May 12

Duration:
37 mins

Available:
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UK economic growth forecasts have again been revised downwards - David Cameron has warned that the crisis in the eurozone is affecting British economic prospects and urged the eurozone to move quickly to resolve the crisis over Greece. And, the former Bosnian Serb general, Ratko Mladic, has gone on trial, accused of genocide and crimes against humanity.

Mladic Trial Begins & Truth Commission in Brazil (BBC News Podcast)

• Mladic Trial Begins & Truth Commission in Brazil

  Wed, 16 May 12
  Duration:
  29 mins
  
  Available:
  30 days remaining
  Mladic to face charges of genocide/ Truth Commission in Brazil/ New drug in Russia/ Carlos Fuentes

France & Greece Election Result Analysis: The Future of Europe (BBC Podcast)

• France & Greece Election Result Analysis: The Future of Europe

  Mon, 7 May 12
  Duration:
  38 mins
  
  
  Ritula Shah presents from France, where last night Francois Hollande was elected President. We hear why in Paris, many believe relations with Germany may be key if the new President is to keep his promises of delivering change. Charlotte Ashton in Berlin finds out how much willingness there is in Germany to embrace a new direction; and Paul Moss is in Athens. Also on the programme, a look at Greece's political and economic situation.

China's Military Rise (Economist Audio Article)

Listen to the article China's Military Rise (Economist). or read the article on the Economist Page.

UK Piracy Student Richard O'Dwyer Loses Extradition Case

Student Richard O'Dwyer has lost his case and now may face extradition to the US for crimes committed under US law.

Read the BBC report here.

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Why Has Jordan Missed out on the 'Arab Spring' (BBC Podcast)

You can hear the report at around 7 minutes of this report.

Report on the London Riots

Report on the London Riots (The World Tonight: Tuesday 27th March 2012)

An independent report into the riots in England last summer has said half-a-million struggling families must be helped to ensure there's no repeat of the disorder. We'll be discussing the reports findings and considering ways to prevent a repeat of the violent destruction.

What is Money (BBC Documentary Audio)

• What is money? 26 Mar 12

  Mon, 26 Mar 12
  Duration:
  29 mins
  Is the value of money determined by anything more than our willingess to believe in it? Frances Stonor Saunders tries to understand the fundamentals.
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