- Anna Stewart
- 8 May 07, 05:41 PM
As Ros wrote earlier, today we're asking if exam papers are being sold in your country, following a suggestion from a listener in Liberia. We'll also be talking to Oscar Pestorius, the South African athlete who'd like to be able to race against the world's fastest able-bodied athletes... But athletics' ruling body the IAAF has said no.
Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Tuesday night LIVE!!!" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 7 May 07, 05:50 PM
As Ros wrote earlier, today we're hearing reaction on the election of Nicolas Sarkozy as the French President, and asking if atheism has become more extreme than many of the religions it criticises.
Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "France and "New Atheism"" »
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- Fiona Crack
- 4 May 07, 06:08 PM
and it's Max blogging in Fiona's name. We are talking about new science to find out the sex of unborn child from six weeks into the pregnancy, but will it be abused? Also, should developing stop pursuing lifestyles of developed countries, because it's too enegy-consuming?
To listen live click here. You can also email or text us and Richard will try read them out for you.
Continue reading "It's Friday night..." »
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- Paul Coletti
- 3 May 07, 05:17 PM
It's World Press Freedom Day and we're on air discussing just how much journalists need protection? We'll be crossing several time zones and we've guests from the Blogosphere, the MSM and BBC 'Royalty' as well as you, the folks that matter, our callers. We trust you'll find it enjoyable.
As ever to listen live click here. To call or text us use the numbers on the right hand side >>>
Continue reading "THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE!!!" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 2 May 07, 05:43 PM
As Paul wrote earlier, today we're asking if having children hampers a woman's career.
Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Women and Children - LIVE" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 30 Apr 07, 05:38 PM
We're off air now but tonight we talked Turkey again. In November '06 it was the pope's visit but today it's the secular v religious politics debate which has got folks on the debates fired up. We'll also be getting Israeli reaction to the Winograd report which has criticised PM Olmert and some other top guys for their conduct of the Lebanon war.
Continue reading "MONDAY NIGHT LIVE!!!" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 26 Apr 07, 05:33 PM
Hi there,
As Fiona and I wrote earlier, today we're talking to Kumi Naidoo and Ed Husain, who wrote The Islamist.
Kumi will be talking about the relationship between South Africa and Zimbabwe, and Ed Husian will tell us about his time as an Islamic fundamentalist.
Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Kumi Naidoo and Ed Husain" »
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- Fiona Crack
- 24 Apr 07, 05:12 PM
Zoya, the Editor of BBCRussia.com is coming in to co-host the first part of our programme with Ros as we're covering the death of Boris Yeltsin - was he a hero or a figure of fun? Our listeners and emailers from Russia will tell you, and we're asking you to join in.
Also on the show, we're speaking to women lone travellers about their behaviour when they're on road. Does a tragedy like Lucie Blackman make them think twice about their safety and the decisions they take? Your messages to our abducted correspondent in Gaza, Alan Johnston, and finally your reaction to the news that Russel Simmons - the man behind legendary label Def Jam - has said it's time for hip hop artists to stop refering to women as 'bitches' and 'hos'. Is it?
It's your chance to tell us. Email us or post on our blog.
Continue reading "Tuesday night LIVE" »
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- Fiona Crack
- 23 Apr 07, 06:04 PM
Half of our team have gone to Faze 2 in Kilburn, West London, for some Nigerian food. Ok, well actually, they've invited about 30 Nigerians who live in London to talk amongst themselves, and to Nigerians across the World, about the elections. I'm in the office (with no Nigerian food) reading your texts and emails.
You can ask them a question or join in the conversation by posting your comment here or sending us an email.
Continue reading "Faze 2 - Nigerian fare" »
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- David Mazower
- 20 Apr 07, 05:56 PM
Today we're talking about the mood on college campuses across America and the news that there have been numerous shutdowns and hoax calls in the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre. We're also talking about the Nigerian elections, the French elections, and hearing from some Scottish football legends with their messages of support for Alan Johnston, a longterm fan. Send us your comments now.
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- Fiona Crack
- 19 Apr 07, 06:05 PM
Your comments on today's programme as we discuss whether our listeners think that the videos made by the gunman should have been shown in the World's media and if religious rules that are followed at work should be tolerated by customers.
You can join in by posting here or sending us an email.
Continue reading "Thursday LIVE" »
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- Fiona Crack
- 18 Apr 07, 05:40 PM
Today on World Have Your Say we're going to talk about if you think the nationality of the Virginia Tech gunman is relevant or if the media is focussing on it too heavily? Later we'll be hearing from Iraqi refugees and asking who should be helping the 4 million Iraqis who have fled the country since the US-led invasion.
You can tell us what you think by sending us an email or posting on our blog.
Continue reading "Wednesday LIVE" »
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- Richard Bowen
- 17 Apr 07, 06:37 PM
We're now off air but tonight we spoke about the Virginia Tech shooting, Alan Johnston and Class. You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
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- Anna Stewart
- 16 Apr 07, 05:51 PM
Hi all,
Today we're asking if abstinence should be taught, we'll hear from Nigerians on the upcoming election, as well as more of your messages of support for Alan Johnston.
And, we're just hearing of a school shooting in Virginia. The death toll is at 20 already, we'll give you an update on air.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Abstinence, Nigeria, and breaking news..." »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 13 Apr 07, 05:42 PM
Hi, This is Martin Vennard signed in as Peter Van Dyk. And as Peter Dobbie, who signed in as Ana Stewart, wrote earlier, today we're discussing HIV and Australia, China-Japan, Paul Wolfowitz and genetic obesity
Continue reading "HIV and Australia, China-Japan, Wolfowitz and genetic obesity" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 12 Apr 07, 05:51 PM
It's Christiane blogging the last time I'm afraid. I leave World have your say because I will move to another programme. I will miss you all. I had a wonderful time. I loved answering your calls and talking to you wherever you are. Thank you all!
We're on air now - click here to listen.
Today we're talking about personal information on job applications and also about the elections in France. Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "LIVE LIVE LIVE" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 11 Apr 07, 05:30 PM
Hi there,
As Peter Dobbie told you earlier, today we are talking about Google Earth bringing the crisis in Sudan to millions of homes. Oxfam's Barbara Stocking will be talking about this report, which says the UK should not be put off intervening in humanitarian crises because of the situation in Iraq, plus, New York shock jock Don Imus has caused a stir with his comments about a female basketball team. We'll hear your reaction.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Wednesday night live!!!" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 10 Apr 07, 05:41 PM
It's Christiane blogging again.
We're on air now - click here to listen.
Tonight we are talking about the final ruling by European Court of Human Rights in Natallie Evans attempts to use frozen embryos of her former partner. We are also talking about the situation in Darfur. Chadian troops engage Sudanese troops in Sudan. Last but not least we are having a debate about cyber-bullying. YouTube and other sites are being urged to get tough with the cyber-bullies that use their sites to make pupil's and teacher's live a misery.
Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "LIVE LIVE LIVE" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 9 Apr 07, 06:00 PM
Tonight we talked about he decision by some British sailors to sell their stories to the press. And the US magazine that's outing gays even if they don't want to be outed.
Continue reading "LIVE ON MONDAY!!" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 6 Apr 07, 05:58 PM
Hello! It's Christiane blogging your comments today.
As Ros wrote earlier, today we were talking about the definition of the word "terrorism". We were also talking about Pakistan. The Human Rights Commission has accussed demonstrating madrassa students of harrassing and terrorising citizens of Pakistan in the name of Islam". Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Live Live Live" »
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- Fiona Crack
- 5 Apr 07, 05:50 PM
Tonight on World Have Your Say our listeners across the World will be telling us who they think won the statemale situation between Iran and the UK. Was the release of the prisoners a gift, was a deal done and should Tony Blair have said "thank you" to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?
Then we'll hear your views on whether adultery should be legal and who was to blame for the violence between Manchester United and AS Roma fans. There's lots to talk about.
You can read your texts and emails here and add your own to our blog.
Continue reading "Thursday night LIVE" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 4 Apr 07, 05:54 PM
It's Christiane blogging today.
As Ros wrote earlier, today we're talking about Iran. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says 15 British naval personnel captured in the Gulf will be freed immediately. We are also talking about Somalia and Keith Richards. Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Live Live Live" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 3 Apr 07, 05:52 PM
Tonight we talked about a senior US politican's trip to Syria, Zimbabwe's strike that didn't happen and it's five years since the end of Angola's civil war. Our man in Angola, Leo Rochas, is in the country with a sat phone - we'll be finding out how Angolans are feeling.
Continue reading "TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE!!!!!" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 2 Apr 07, 05:23 PM
Hi,
If you read Pete's post earlier, you'll know we were thinking about doing a whole programme today about kidnapping.
With the numerous examples from around the world (not least in Gaza where our colleague Alan Johnston is currently being held), we decided it was time to speak to people who have kidnapped, who have been kidnapped and who have ended kidnapping, to try and understand why it is happening more and more.
Please click here if you would like to sign the petition for Alan Johnston to be released.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "The business of kidnapping" »
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- David Mazower
- 30 Mar 07, 05:53 PM
Hello everyone, it's Hasit here at World Have Your Say. Tonight we talked about the standoff between Iran and Britain over the capture of British naval personnel. Now the European Union has got involved, demanding their release, and the Iranians have broadcast yet another 'confession' from one of the crew. We also talked about Heather Mills - Sir Paul McCartney's estranged wife is doing really well as a dancer on American TV, despite losing part of her leg in an accident. And finally, is a giant chocolate Jesus offensive?
Continue reading "Friday 30th March - LIVE" »
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- David Mazower
- 29 Mar 07, 06:03 PM
Evening all. It's Hasit here in the World Have Your Say office in London. Tonight we talked about the British naval personnel who are still being held in Tehran. It was thought a female officer would be released soon, but that doesn't look so likely now. We also discussed the continuing problems in Zimbabwe - 14 African countries have been meeting in Tanzania to try and find a way forward. And an American blogger has stopped writing on her website after being made a victim of 'cyber-bullying'. Last, but not least, our Gaza correspondent Allan Johnston is still missing, and we're going to keep reading out your messages of support until he turns up safe and sound.
Continue reading "Thursday 29th March - LIVE" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 28 Mar 07, 05:57 PM
Well, not quite, but we talked about it on the programme.
click here to listen.
Read my earlier post for more details....
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Arab League peace summit - Live!" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 27 Mar 07, 06:03 PM
It's Christiane blogging your texts and emails today.
As Madeleine wrote earlier, today we're talking about Alan Johnston. Today marks 16 days since the BBC Gaza correspondent disappeared. We are also talking about slavery. Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Live Live Live" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 26 Mar 07, 05:41 PM
Topics tonight included Bob Woolmer's murder, yet another Northern Ireland breakthrough agreement and Egypt's constitution.
e-Mails
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- Anna Stewart
- 23 Mar 07, 04:49 PM
As Richard wrote earlier, today we're asking our assembled audience in Portland what they think of Al Gore. Will he save the planet? Is there a chance he could run for President again?
A prominent archbishop has called for mass protests to force Robert Mugabe from power in Zimbabwe, should senior religious figures take centre stage in politics? And following the news that Bob Woolmer, Pakistan cricket coach, was murdered, we'll be hearing some reaction.
Post your comment now.
Continue reading "Live from Portland!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 22 Mar 07, 04:46 PM
. . . the Bagdad Theatre, Portland, Oregon that is!!
Topics tonight included Iraq, World Water Day, John Edwards and of course, the issues raised by last night's belter of a show from Harlem.
Continue reading "LIVE FROM BAGDAD!!!!!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 21 Mar 07, 05:04 PM
The World Have your Say travellers spent today in the home of the orginal Globetrotters. Harlem, upper Manhattan. This was one of the most heated debates we've ever had - reflected ni the number of comments below pointing out that the conversation was at times, hard to make out. Our Harlem audience were passionate - that's for sure.
Continue reading "LIVE IN HARLEM!!!" »
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- David Mazower
- 20 Mar 07, 04:43 PM
Hi It's Karnie live blogging tonight..welcome to World Have Your Say...
Today we're talking about:
Should George W Bush be impeached?
Following yesterday's programme you really wanted to talk about this. Senior politicians on both sides (reprublicans and Democrats) and the mainstream media are largely ignoring it, but there are growing calls for Bush to be impeached, and we've had several emails/texts asking to talk about it. So here we are...keep those messages coming in. Two reasons most commonly talked about: lying over the grounds for invading Iraq, and the NSA wiretapping scandal. Does he deserve to be impeached, or is it just sour grapes by people who can't accept he got elected again?
We are also talking about, Freedom of Thought and Expression...Are children in schools being discouraged to express their own opinion? 3 global stories this week show us examples of where and when children's free speech or thoughts/actions are being stifled. They are in brief..The US Supreme Court is considering the case of the pupil suspended for holding up a pro-drugs banner. Poland debates whether to ban discussion of homosexuality in schools…and children in the UK are banned from wearing the veil. What should young people be able to wear and talk about at school? When are schools justified in restricting pupils' freedom of expression, and when is it needless authoritarianism?
Continue reading "SHOULD G W BUSH BE IMPEACHED?" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 19 Mar 07, 04:35 PM
We're now off air, you can read all the comments below.
As David wrote earlier, today we're live from Cleveland, Ohio. We are discussing about Zimbabwe and what the US should do about Mugabe. And we are also discussing about the Iraq war. Only 35 per cent of Iraqis want America troops to leave now. Shouldn't they now listen to how Iraqis would like them to finish the job? Post your comment now.
Laura will add your emails and text messages here. You can post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Live Live Live" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 16 Mar 07, 04:50 PM
We're off air now but tonight we talked about the US marine charged with killing 18 in Haditha and just how warm a welcome will Sir Elton get in Trinidad and Tobago when he plays there in April? Read on to see all the comments, texts, e-Mails and one-liners we had . .
Continue reading "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!!!" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 15 Mar 07, 04:53 PM
Today we're picking up on a debate raging across university campuses in Europe and America. It's about the Middle East and whether universities are censoring discussion of the situation there...
Continue reading "Is there open debate on the Middle East?" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 14 Mar 07, 04:48 PM
As Ros wrote earlier, today we were talking about Zimbabwe's neighbour countries and later about satirising religion.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Live Live Live" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 13 Mar 07, 04:59 PM
Hi there,
As Richard wrote earlier, today we're going back to Zimbabwe on today's programme. Then to Pakistan, where there has been an angry reaction from lawyers following the country's top judge appearing before a closed hearing following allegations that he abused his power.
Post your comment now.
Continue reading "Zimbabwe and Pakistan - LIVE!!" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 12 Mar 07, 04:58 PM
Hi there,
As Ros wrote earlier, today we are asking what's happening in Zimbabwe, and if Latin America should be more grateful to America.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Post your comments now.
Continue reading "Zimbabwe, Latin America and the US - LIVE!!" »
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- Priya Shah
- 9 Mar 07, 05:48 PM
Mr McKinnon is in our studio, four of our producers are manning the phones, Anna's watching the texts messages and we're across the emails. We're all set for our Commonwealth special - your questions answered.
As always you can phone, text, email us to take part in the programme. Or you can add your comments to our blog.
Continue reading "Don McKinnon LIVE in the WHYS studio" »
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- Priya Shah
- 8 Mar 07, 05:56 PM
We're now off air but read below for all of today's comments.
On tonight's show we are talking about women. It's International Women's Day today and we want to know what, if anything, this day can do for women across the world.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "International Women's Day LIVE" »
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- Richard Bowen
- 7 Mar 07, 05:53 PM
We are now off air but you can read all of tonight's comments below.
As Anna wrote earlier, today we were talking about if it should be allowed for a sister and a brother to have a relationship. We were also talking about Indonesia. Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Live Live Live" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 6 Mar 07, 05:59 PM
Hi there,
As Richard wrote earlier, today we asked if 50 years of independence have been good for Ghana. Just before we went on air news broke that Lewis Libby has been found guilty of obstruction of justice and perjury. We asked for your reaction. Wel also heard from people in Sumatra who have been affected by an earthquake.
We heard a great range of voices from Africa on the programme, big thanks as ever to our top man in Nairobi, Michael Kaloki, for all his efforts.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Ghana and Scooter Libby verdict..." »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 5 Mar 07, 05:55 PM
We're now off air, but read below to find out what happened on tonight's show.
This is Martin Vennard writing, not Peter Van Dyk.
As Richard wrote earlier, today we're talking Danish riots, ethanol as a fuel and the should we be worried about the falls on the world's stock markets ...
Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Denmark, Ethanol, World Markets" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 2 Mar 07, 05:53 PM
As Richard said earlier, tonight we're talking about two topics: Childhood Obesity and Hunger Strikes.
Click here to listen live
Text us on : +44 77 86 20 60 80
call now on +44 20 70 83 72 72
or post a message on our blog
I'll be posting your texts and emails here...
Continue reading "Tonight: Childhood Obesity and Hunger Strikes" »
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- Richard Bowen
- 1 Mar 07, 06:00 PM
We are now off air but read below for all the comments from tonight's show...
On today's show we will talking about the decision by the New York council to ban the 'N word'. We will also be asking should you be able to give your child whatever name you'd like.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Live live live" »
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- David Mazower
- 27 Feb 07, 06:00 PM
Hi It's Karnie Live Blogging tonight...welcome to World Have Your Say....
Today we're talking about the following
The UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown has suggested...immigrants should have to do community work to help them intergrate into the community...what do you think?
Also the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams says the Anglican church is being damaged by its obsession with sex - do you agree?
Continue reading "Do you think all immigrants should have to do community work to help them integrate into their new country?" »
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- Richard Bowen
- 26 Feb 07, 06:02 PM
Tonight we were talking about the UN decision that Serbia wasn't responsible for the genocide that happened in the Bosnian war. We're also asking if Africa should take more responsibility for the situation in Somalia.
If you missed the show, you can hear it again by clicking on the "Monday" button on the right. You can read the emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
And remember to get your thinking caps on for our big show coming up on Wednesday - How do you feel about the news from Iraq?
Continue reading "(No longer) Live in the UK" »
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- Richard Bowen
- 23 Feb 07, 05:52 PM
We're now off air, but read below to find out ALL about the show.
It's day two of our Boston tour and today we're broadcasting from the Institute of Politics at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. The 40 strong audience of students and tutors are ready to discuss tonight's hot topics, democracy and women in leadership.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Here we go...
Continue reading "Live, I said "LIVE"" »
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- Richard Bowen
- 22 Feb 07, 05:22 PM
We're now off air but here's everything from tonight's show you'll ever need to know...
As Pete told you earlier we're live from the Public Media Conference 2007 in Boston Massachusetts. As you can see by the photo it's pretty busy, but I'm sure team WHYS have got the the situation well under control. Remember, you can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Boston live Live LIVE" »
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- David Mazower
- 21 Feb 07, 05:52 PM
It's Karnie live blogging today...
The British Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced that 1600 troops will soon be coming home from Iraq . And the Danish government says all its troops are pulling out as well .
We're asking:
What do you think ? Should the troops stay or go ?
Also...As you heard in the news there is political uncertainty in Italy. The BBC has learnt - Romano Prodi's government is is "inclined to" present its resignation to the president after a major defeat in a Senate vote on foreign policy on Wednesday.
ALESSANDRO - ITALY
Yes, I think it has to resign. A government that's not able to govern it's own country has to go. Mr Prodi is not strong enough!
But let's get back to Iraq for now...we will return to Italy in a bit...
Continue reading "British Soldiers leaving Iraq" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 20 Feb 07, 05:33 PM
We talked tonight about Rwanda's decision to release people suspected of genocide and the dangers, if there are any, of overtly sexual marketing aimed at children.
Continue reading "TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 19 Feb 07, 05:52 PM
Hi everyone,
As Richard wrote earlier, we hope to entice you to talk about two very different subjects on tonight's programme. Your reaction to the bombs on the train travelling between India and Pakistan, and it's effect on the relationship between the two countries. And the Britney Spears shaven head story - do you feel sorry for her?
Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "India Pakistan relations and Britney Spears..." »
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- Richard Bowen
- 16 Feb 07, 05:49 PM
We're now off air, but fear not, read below for all the comments from today's show.
As I wrote earlier, we wanted to know if you thought too much money is being spent on the global fight against Aids? ... Post your comment now. We also spoke to youngsters from across the world who've experienced gun crime and asked them what can be done about this growing global culture.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Friday night LIVE" »
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- David Mazower
- 14 Feb 07, 05:36 PM
It's Karnie here blogging the show ... Tonight we asked whether nuclear weapons make you feel safer, and what makes children happy.
To thrash out the nuclear issue, Madeleine was joined by Ben Rhode, a research analyst from the International Institute for Strategic Studies here in the UK, and, as Dicky might say, a "massively global" panel of callers from 14 countries. Then we had a slightly smaller but no less global bunch of kids gathered around microphones worldwide to tell us about their lives.
If you missed the show you can catch up here on the blog, and of course it's never to late to add your thoughts, just post a comment.
Continue reading "Wednesday Night Live" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 13 Feb 07, 05:38 PM
As Paul wrote earlier, today we're asking if it matters if your sporting hero is gay? Do we go over the top with weddings? And if you are in America, what message do you want your representative to send to the White House about Iraq?
Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Tuesday night LIVE!!!" »
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- David Mazower
- 12 Feb 07, 06:00 PM
Tonight we talked about whether life imprisonment should actually mean life, as a notorious murderer in Germany is about to be released. Is the US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama black enough for African-American voters? And after their Grammy success, has the US public forgiven the Dixie Chicks for saying they were ashamed of President Bush?
Continue reading "Monday night LIVE" »
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- Fiona Crack
- 9 Feb 07, 05:51 PM
Shilpa and Shriaz are sitting with me in the studio in London and they are discussing how Indian they feel living in another country with our audience in Mumbai.
Our lines are up. We can hear them, they can hear us. We're on our role and it's our last "India Rising" programme. It's been quite a week.
Greg Bruschi sent a sympathetic email to our team on the road saying "Sorry you are not feeling well. That can't be helped. I guess you are earning your pay this week?" Thanks for that Greg. They certainly are!
Continue reading "LIVE from Mumbai (part 2!)" »
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- Fiona Crack
- 8 Feb 07, 07:07 PM
Tonight's programme was very passionate and fiery and you seemed to like it, you can read your emails and texts here. However, my inbox went mad in the last 15 minutes of the programme with your complaints such as this from Laura
"Stop interrupting each other like crazy people! It’s impossible to understand what the hell you are saying and why you are saying it! Host, get control of everyone so we can figure out what your points are. At this point with all the interrupting, we are all sick here in the office."
Continue reading ""STOP SHOUTING" you said" »
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- Fiona Crack
- 8 Feb 07, 05:49 PM
We've got 10 minutes to go until we're live on air. I'm listening to our audience members in Mumbai introduce themselves. It sounds pretty noisy there so I'm sure we're in for a treat.
Add to our blog by using the form at the bottom of the page. Or send us an email. I'll be posting your emails and texts during the programme.
Continue reading "LIVE in Mumbai" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 7 Feb 07, 05:40 PM
Everyone's moved on to Hyderabad. Well, except Richard who was already there, and Rabiya who's in Mumbai waiting for her time in the spotlight on Thursday and Friday. And of course me, who's still at Bush House. With David. But you know what I mean.
Anyway, here are email and text comments that came into the programme, so add your thoughts as well.
Continue reading "Live from Hyderabad" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 6 Feb 07, 05:49 PM
Ros and Anu were at Delhi University in India's capital city with an audience of mostly students. You can read emails and text messages sent during the programme here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Live from Delhi" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 5 Feb 07, 05:45 PM
It's our first broadcast of India Rising Week and as I seem to have written before I'm not with the team I'm in the studio at Bush House. But don't worry, my time will come...
Not yet though - it's India's time now and you can listen live here. I'll be posting the comments as they come in, and Ros and Anu in Chandigarh will be reading out as many as they can - so keep them coming.
Continue reading "Live from Chandigarh" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 2 Feb 07, 05:47 PM
What are you going to do about climate change? Are you bothered? Has climate change affected your town?
Get in touch, we're live on air. SMS, email or text.
Also, are you blighted with noise? Read the earlier post for details.
Continue reading "Climate Change - Friday night live!" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 1 Feb 07, 05:48 PM
Some people think Muslims are betraying their faith by serving in the UK and US armed forces - do you agree?
Call, email or SMS, the details are on the right of the page =>>>>>>>
Should parents have the final say over their children's healthcare?
Will you be turning your lights off tonight?
Read the earlier post for the skinny on these stories then join us.
Continue reading "Should Muslims serve? - Thursday LIVE." »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 30 Jan 07, 05:53 PM
Tonight we're devoting the entire programme to the issue of gambling. What's gambling like in your country? Is it a sin or just a harmless bit of fun? Would you like a super casino in your town? or maybe you already have one and would like to talk about.
You can read all the emails and messages as well as post your own
Continue reading "We're talking about gambling" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 29 Jan 07, 05:42 PM
As you may have read here earlier, today we are asking if, and why, young Muslims are more political, and whether people should practice what they preach. Particularly Prince Charles. Read why we are talking about these issues here.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Monday's programme LIVE!" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 25 Jan 07, 05:53 PM
Its that time again folks - We're on air for the next hour. As paul told you earlier we're asking what is Britishness and what do you think of Second Life
If you'd like to take part please call us +44 20 70 83 72 72 or post a comment
Continue reading "What is Britishness and would you like a second life? LIVE!" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 24 Jan 07, 05:36 PM
It's that time again, Ruth to blog the programme tonight.
Is it the government, businesses or the individual that bears the most responsibility for climate change?
George Bush wants US citizens to cut their gasoline consumption by 20% in a decade.- Would you be prepared to cut your petrol use for the environment?
Post your comment
Should Christians be legally compelled to act against their beliefs? Read the earlier post about UK discrimination laws that will require Catholic adoption agencies to place children with gay couples.
Continue reading "Who's responsible?" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 23 Jan 07, 05:31 PM
As Madeline wrote earlier, today we're going to be asking if Americans should care what the world thinks of them, following a BBC survey which found a lot of negative feeling towards the country. We'll also be talking to people in Lebanon after a violent day of clashes there. And we'll be asking if the South African government are right to forcibly detain patients with TB.
Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Who cares what people say?" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 22 Jan 07, 05:50 PM
As Ros wrote earlier, today we're talking about the World Social Forum - what do they want? Hillary Clinton, can she do it? and Turkish journalist Hrant Dink, who is to blame for his death?
Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "President Clinton the second?" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 19 Jan 07, 05:24 PM
It's Ruth blogging your thoughts and comments tonight.
Should a dead man become a father? An Israeli soldier is to become a father almost five years after he died. He has never met the mother.
Continue reading "What is a child worth?" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 17 Jan 07, 05:47 PM
Tonight’s topics as blogged by Ruth earlier
Israeli army chief resigns
Barack Obama
Muhammed Ali
Continue reading "WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 16 Jan 07, 05:18 PM
Good evening, it's Tuesday night and you've got Ruth again, I'm afraid.
Get in touch and get involved tonight by email, text or phone. The details are on the right hand side >>>>>>>
Continue reading "Tuesday Night Live!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 15 Jan 07, 05:07 PM
We're live now talking about Moroccan press freedom, how charities spend your money and the testy exchange between Senator Boxer and Condi Rice. You can listen live here.
You can also e-Mail, text or phone us. The details are on the right hand side >>>>>
Continue reading "MONDAY NIGHT LIVE!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 11 Jan 07, 05:08 PM
There was only one topic tonight: the new Iraq strategy. Take the poll >>>
Continue reading "THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE!" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 10 Jan 07, 06:09 PM
As Paul wrote earlier, today we're talking about the the EU's "energy revolution", more on Somalia, and we'll be hearing briefly from some of our partner stations in the US ahead of President's speech on his Iraq policy.
Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Wednesday night live!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 5 Jan 07, 05:25 PM
Hi, it's Hasit here. Tonight we talked about Somalia and the international talks aimed at bringing peace to the region. We're also talking about the 'blasphemy challenge' on YouTube. And we had guest presenter - Dan Moulthrop from WCPN Radio in Cleveland. He's there, and Ros is here as usual in London.
Continue reading "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 3 Jan 07, 05:38 PM
Tonight we devoted the entire show to gangs and gang culture. There's been a lot of it about recently and heard from Mexico, Rio and the US to name but a few.
Continue reading "Wednesday night live...!" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 2 Jan 07, 05:59 PM
Today we asked if you would eat the meat of a cloned animal, if you think dangerous dogs should be banned - or is the problem the owners - and what are the best and worst cities in the world?
Click here to listen, and stay here to read emails and messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Tuesday LIVE" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 1 Jan 07, 05:48 PM
Today we talked about the execution of Saddam Hussein - you can read some of the emails and text messages that came in during the programme here, and of course post your own comments to join the debate.
Continue reading "Reaction to Saddam's execution" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 28 Dec 06, 05:51 PM
Today we discussed Islam and why it has been at the centre of the topics you have most wanted to talk about this year.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "The year in Islam" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 27 Dec 06, 05:29 PM
Tonight we led on the conflict in Somalia – will it spill over into the surrounding region?
And its two years since the tsunami hit Asia, how has life progressed there? We talked to people in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Also, in the programme we looked at the life of former US President Gerald Ford who died yesterday at the age of 93. How will you remember him?
If you’d like to listen live Click Here
Continue reading "WEDNESDAY LIVE" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 26 Dec 06, 05:38 PM
We talked tonight about a horrific pipeline explosion in Nigeria, the fighting in Somalia and it's two years since the Indian Ocean Tsunami - has the money been well spent?
Continue reading "TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 25 Dec 06, 05:41 PM
We discussed the death of one of the music world's legends: James Brown. Plus all this Christmas week we'll be covering some of WHYS's outside broadcasts. And it started tonight with one of WHYS's most memorable debates when Ros, posing a seemingly innocuous question about an affluent suburb of Johannesburg, lifted the lid on a whole load of sensitive South African feeling.
Continue reading "XMAS DAY LIVE!" »
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- Rabiya Parekh
- 22 Dec 06, 05:55 PM
We're off air now but this is what we talked about on the show today..
And here is a picture of Stewart from Yorkshire's tree! Many thanks for sending it in Stewart.
Continue reading " Friday night LIVE" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 21 Dec 06, 05:49 PM
We're on air now - click here to listen.
As I wrote earlier today we're discussing Somalia, Paris and Shane Warne! Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Thursday night LIVE!!!" »
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- Anna Stewart
- 21 Dec 06, 11:32 AM
Morning all, we've just finished the morning meeting, seems my typing isn't fast enough to keep up during the meeting (how do you do it Ros and Rabs??!). I think it's because my hands are too cold. Anyway, here's what we discussed:
From Paul's morning blog post, what rights does a minor have to decide their own fate? A terribly sad story, we would really love to talk to the mother, and daughter if possible...
We're hoping to talk about this on tomorrow's programme, let's see how Paul gets on.
Continue reading "Thursday morning meeting..." »
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- Paul Coletti
- 19 Dec 06, 05:22 PM
Tonight we're talked about a British intitiative to create safe rooms including CCTV in the houses of women threatened with violence. We're also discussing the recent Iranian elections: are they important? Are attitudes towards Ahmadinejad changing? Here's an update.
Continue reading "TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 18 Dec 06, 05:55 PM
Tonight we talked about Jessica Lal and Time's person of the year . . . YOU. Is this a cop out? If you had to choose a serious contender who would you have as your person of the year: Tony Blair? George Bush? Borat?
Continue reading "MONDAY NIGHT LIVE!!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 13 Dec 06, 05:59 PM
We talked tonight about the UK's latest serial killer, the Botswanian bushmen and whether you'd support the right for blind people to go hunting.
Continue reading "WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 12 Dec 06, 05:57 PM
Ros told you what we're doing, but phone lines (and security conditions) in Iraq mean we've had to knock that on the head, so it's just the guilty verdict against Ethiopia's ex-Marxist ruler, Mengistu Haile Mariam; the Grenada 17 (well, 13 of them) seeking freedom from a British court; and should Israel come clen over its nuclear status?
Plenty to be getting on with then - you can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Tuesday's programme - Mengistu, Grenada and Israel" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 11 Dec 06, 05:43 PM
We're live on air and tonight we're talking about Pinochet, Zidane and why people get up and live in foreign countries.
You can listen live by clicking here or call us on +44 20 70 83 72 72 to participate live on air. Alternatively text us on +44 77 86 20 60 80 or e-Mail us at worldhaveyoursay@bbc.co.uk
Continue reading "MONDAY NIGHT LIVE!" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 8 Dec 06, 05:58 PM
We're on air now and as Madeleine wrote earlier, we've got a lot to get through. Click here to listen., and let's get going.
Continue reading "Friday's programme" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 7 Dec 06, 06:13 PM
tonight we discussed the report from the Iraq Study Group.
Continue reading "THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 5 Dec 06, 05:50 PM
We talked about about Christmas decorations and the tale of an Imam and Pastor from Nigeria who have got together to encourage inter-faith dialogue.
Continue reading "TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE!" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 1 Dec 06, 07:00 PM
So on Tuesday and Wednesday we were live from Istanbul, and today World Have Your Say was from London and Miami.
And the reason? Fidel Castro.
Continue reading "Friday - Castro and Cuba" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 30 Nov 06, 06:00 PM
We're on air now, discussing abuses by UN peacekeepers, the 'Angel of Soweto' and the coup threat in Fiji.
Continue reading "THURSDAY NIGHT - LIVE" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 29 Nov 06, 05:48 PM
Rabiya and Richard have found a beautiful location to broadcast from, and we'll be talking about the Pope, Turkey's potential accession to the EU, and asking what our Turkish audience think of this UK poll on banning the veil.
Continue reading "WEDNESDAY NIGHT - LIVE!" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 28 Nov 06, 05:49 PM
Today we're talking to Turkey, and asking - is the crisis in Darfur fiction?
Continue reading "TUESDAY NIGHT - LIVE!" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 27 Nov 06, 05:53 PM
On tonight's show: violence in schools, an update from Turkey ahead of the Pope's visit, and Tony Blair's 'deep sorrow' over slavery.
Continue reading "MONDAY NIGHT - LIVE!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 24 Nov 06, 05:26 PM
We discussed tonight the London 2012 Olympics and what massive sporting events mean for host nations such as Ghana (Africa Nations Cup 2008), South africa (World Cup 2010) and the Caribbean (Cricket World Cup 2007).
Continue reading "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 23 Nov 06, 05:49 PM
On tonight's show we had the latest from Iraq, the rise of animal rights, and the increase in HIV rates in UK gay males - read on to find out what you had to say.
Continue reading "THURSDAY NIGHT" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 22 Nov 06, 05:49 PM
We discussed tonight the precarious state of Lebanon. Read on for some of the a selection of the best comment . . .
Continue reading "Wednesday Night Live!" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 21 Nov 06, 05:51 PM
Tuesday's show has just finished - we discussed the Lebanese assassination, the 'poisoned' Russian spy, and three callers spoke eloquently on their experiences of adoption.
Read what happened in the show by clicking the link below - and post a comment to let us know what you think.
Continue reading "TUESDAY NIGHT - LIVE!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 20 Nov 06, 05:40 PM
VOTE NOW . . .
The proposed Burqa ban in The Netherlands is tonight’s topic and we're live from the
East of Eden Café in Linnaeus Straat 11, Amsterdam. If you are in the area then come and join us on air right now. Alternatively you can phone us using the contact details on the right
> > > >
Continue reading "MONDAY - LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM!" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 16 Nov 06, 05:49 PM
Hello, it's Joe here, blogging under the alias of esteemed presenter Ros Atkins. We're discussing whether priests should be able to marry, the future of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and whether kids should be taught to love their country. You can catch up on all these stories here, and discover why we chose to cover these stories here.
Continue reading "THURSDAY NIGHT - LIVE" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 15 Nov 06, 05:36 PM
We had a lot to live up to following last night's stormer of a show but a controversial TV station (Al Jazeera), African marriage law (gays in SA) and God (The Creationism museum in Cincinnati) managed to get you fired up and trading your views . . .
Continue reading "WEDNESDAY NIGHT - LIVE!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 14 Nov 06, 05:59 PM
Tonight we discussed Afghanistan and the N-word . . .it was a great debate.
Continue reading "TUESDAY NIGHT - LIVE!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 13 Nov 06, 05:30 PM
Our topics tonight: the Iraq Survey Group's plan to involve Syria and Iran in helping out Iraq, and women officiating at football matches . . . Honestly whoever heard of such a thing! There'll be women prime ministers before you know it!
Continue reading "MONDAY NIGHT LIVE!" »
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- David Mazower
- 10 Nov 06, 05:48 PM
Hi it's James here, wishing that "Live from Detroit II: Motor City Strikes Back" wasn't too long to be the title of this post. We're on air now from the studios of our partner station WDET in Detroit, and you can click here to listen.
Today we thought it would be fitting to wrap up our week in the US with a look ahead. Tuesday's mid-term elections saw the Democrats take control of Congress, and this has many people saying that George W. Bush will be a lame duck for the last two years of his presidency. So we're asking our audience in Detroit what they think the president can achieve, and getting our listeners around the world to suggest what they think is most important. So send us your thoughts - call, email, or post to the blog.
Continue reading "Live from Detroit II" »
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- David Mazower
- 9 Nov 06, 06:00 PM
Hi, it's James here. We're on air now, coming to you from the studios of our partner station WDET in Detroit. You can click here to listen.
Today, as 18 victims of Israeli tank fire are buried in Gaza, we're asking if the new Democrat controlled congress will make any difference to US policy in the region. And after Michigan voted to dump affirmative action in Tuesday's midterm elections, we're asking our Detroit audience if positive discrimination has had its day. Join the conversation and let us know what you think: call us, text us, or post your thoughts to the blog.
Continue reading "LIVE from Detroit: Day Four" »
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- David Mazower
- 8 Nov 06, 05:24 PM
We're on air now - click here to listen.
Hi I'm Nicola. We’re coming live from WCPN in Cleveland, Ohio. We've just heard that US Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, is resigning his position. The Democrats have won control of the House of Representatives, and the race for the Senate is too close to call. We’re asking America what they think about the results and this surprise announcement from Rumsfeld.
Continue reading "Live from Cleveland: Day Two" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 6 Nov 06, 05:39 PM
It's stop #1 on the WHYS US mid-terms tour. The topics will be dictated by you Dear Listener, so I've no prepared pointers to post right here. However, I've a feeling the elections and a certain former president will feature at some point in tonight's talk.
Continue reading "WASHINGTON DC - LIVE!" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 3 Nov 06, 05:48 PM
We're off air now but tonight we discussed US pastor Ted Haggard's troubles, the increasing number of people in Naples electing to sleep with the fish and our special on North Korea.
Continue reading "FRIDAY NIGHT - LIVE!" »
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- Richard Bowen
- 1 Nov 06, 06:00 PM
We're now off air but read what people have said tonight...
As Rabiya wrote earlier, today we're discussing the death of the former South African president P W Botha, how much influence your culture has on your sex life and reports out of Cairo that a mob of men attacked and sexually assaulted women outside a cinema hall on the first two days of Eid, last week.
... Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "We're LIVE LIVE LIVE" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 31 Oct 06, 05:35 PM
Tonight we're discussing the Pakistan airstrike, the extent of the internet's influence and a topic based on an idea sent in by esteemed listeners Ron and Stefano: the most dangerous cities in the world.
Continue reading "Tuesday night on air . . ." »
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- David Mazower
- 30 Oct 06, 05:56 PM
Hi, it's James here.
Tonight we're discussing negative election campaigning ... As the gloves come off in political campaigns in America, Congo, Brazil, France and Nicaragua, we want to hear where you see the right and wrongs of negative campaigning. And where does the buck stop on climate change? A British report warns - take action or face serious economic and environmental consequences - but who should be taking the action?
Give us a call, send an email, or post to the blog, and Have Your Say.
Continue reading "Monday On-Air" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 27 Oct 06, 05:09 PM
We're discussing the modesty (or lack thereof) of female attire and whether it's ever right to rename airports, towns and provinces in the name of righting historical innacuracies: is South Africa's airport name change justified?
And reading out your mails, texts and comments tonight . . . please meet the newest member of the WHYS team, all the way from Johannesburg, SA: Tshepang Motsekuoa.
Continue reading "Friday night on air . . ." »
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- Paul Coletti
- 26 Oct 06, 05:52 PM
It's Thursday and we're on air discussing the Aussie Sheik's "uncovered meat" quote, India's Domestic Violence Act and the Africa good governance prize.
Continue reading "Thursday night on air . . ." »
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- Paul Coletti
- 25 Oct 06, 06:00 PM
We're live on air discussing the McCartney divorce and Lebanon/Israel one month on.
Continue reading "Wednesday night on air . . ." »
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- Paul Coletti
- 24 Oct 06, 05:46 PM
We're live on air revisiting our Hungarian 'revolutionaries' from last night, discussing the veil incident in Detroit and talking about whether working mums can be good mums.
Continue reading "Tuesday night on air . . ." »
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- Paul Coletti
- 23 Oct 06, 06:03 PM
Tonight we're talking about Iraq, Hungary and that rarest of breeds, a famous Belgian . . .
Continue reading "Monday and we're on air..." »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 20 Oct 06, 05:54 PM
As Ros wrote earlier, today we're talking about Russian President Vladimir Putin making a joke about the rape allegations facing the Israeli President Moshe Katsav, and asking if screening for breast cancer does more harm than good.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "A president's joke" »
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- Priya Shah
- 19 Oct 06, 05:46 PM
Hi, it's Anna here, not Priya as the name above suggests...
As Ros, wrote earlier, today we're talking about the African Union. We want to hear your thoughts on how effective it is.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "African Union special" »
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- Paul Coletti
- 18 Oct 06, 05:50 PM
We're live on air discussing the future of Iraq and specifically whether Iranian and Syrian involvement could help.
You can listen live right now by clicking here. Otherwise simply click on the comments link below to leave a message - I'll try and get it to Anu our presenter while we're on air.
Alternatively call us on +44 20 70 83 72 72 and we'll get you on the show. The earlier you phone the more chance you have of getting on!
Continue reading "Wednesday night's live debate..." »
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- Paul Coletti
- 17 Oct 06, 05:33 PM
We're on air discussing the two hot topics of the day: Madonna's baby boy and Iraq.
As ever, if you want to listen to the show live then click here. Otherwise simply click on the comments link below or alternatively call us on +44 20 70 83 72 72.
Continue reading "Tuesday's on air discussion..." »
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- Paul Coletti
- 16 Oct 06, 05:20 PM
Right now in the studio we've a Umm-Talha, a 24-year-old Londoner who wears a veil and she's explaining her reasons for it to some European callers who find it an alien culture.
If you want to listen to the show live then click here. Otherwise simply click on the comments link below or alternatively call us on +44 20 70 83 72 72.
Continue reading "Monday night and we're on-air..." »
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- Priya Shah
- 16 Oct 06, 09:33 AM
Good Morning! At 10.30 am GMT we will be having our morning meeting where we decide what stories will make the programme tonight. So if you have any suggestions please let us know as soon as possible using the form below.
I have one or two ideas of my own.....
Continue reading "Early ideas..." »
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- Ros Atkins
- 12 Oct 06, 05:39 PM
Hi there. Feel free keep on posting at the bottom of this entry. As Anu described in detail earlier, three stories made it on to the show. Here's how it went....
Continue reading "Thursday's show - what you said" »
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- Priya Shah
- 11 Oct 06, 05:34 PM
Hi, it's Paul Coletti here again (they still haven't given me a log in!) not Priyah.
We've got Dr Mona Siddiqui in our Glasgow studio and here in London we've Ajmal Masroor, a spokeman for the Islamic Society of Britain .
They are ready to answer any question you have about the religion of Islam. Phone us on +44 2070837272 if you want to speak on air or if you'd like to leave a comment while we broadcast just click the link below and I will do my utmost to get it to Anu who is presenting today. If it's erudite, passionate and informed then I'll make sure it gets read out. . . oh, and it helps if you keep it under 16 paragraphs too :)
Continue reading "Wednesday's On Air debate" »
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- Ros Atkins
- 10 Oct 06, 05:36 PM
Hi, this is Paul Coletti, not Ros Atkins (I'm new so I don't have a log in yet!) but tonight's comments on the show are coming in thick and fast. As you all probably know by now we are discussing North Korea and we want to know what you would do if you were in charge.
If you want your comment aired then please leave a message right here. Click on 'Comments' below. Click on this post to read what people are saying.
Continue reading "Tuesday's On Air comments" »
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- David Mazower
- 5 Oct 06, 05:35 PM
Today's hot topics are whether you should check your political and moral views at the door when you go to work, and whether celebrity adoptions of children from developing countries are a good thing or not. You can read up on these stories in the blog posts below, use the link on the right to listen to the show over the internet, and then let us know what you think. You can email, text or call - the links on the right will tell you how.
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- David Mazower
- 4 Oct 06, 05:40 PM
In the wake of several school shootings in the United States, we're following up on yesterday's "More Guns, More Crime?" debate. There's been another huge response today, and you want to talk about safety in schools - how far should we go to make sure they are safe?
Tagyal thinks strong measures are needed:
"I would say each and every Student, Teacher and Staff to be thoroughly searched (and stripped of anything weapon-like) at the School gate and let them in. Also, searching and clearing the school compound of such things too. At least we know the compound is safe and so are people coming in. But we can never to be secured from social mishappenings."
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- Mark Sandell
- 3 Oct 06, 05:52 PM
There's no question that the "More Guns-More Crime?" debate has touched a nerve with you, though we are of course monitoring the hijack story in Brindisi.
Not everyone is impressed we're discussing this.. We had this comment from "ES" in Pennsylvania..
" Suicide notes and telephone calls indicated that Roberts was angry at life, he was angry at God. This had been brewing for 20 years, and all you can focus on is what he used to kill with? No wonder we have so many problems in the world."...
Joe and Kate were the first callers on...
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- Richard Bowen
- 28 Sep 06, 05:34 PM
As *Anu* wrote earlier, today we're talking about President Musharraf. We want to know if you think Pakistani president is doing enough to fight terrorism.
And, later in the show well be finding out your reaction to the decision by the International Cricket Council to find the Pakistan team not guilty of ball tampering but guilty of bringing the game in to disrepute by walking off the pitch during their test match against England this summer... Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Here goes...
Continue reading "Musharraf and Inzi - LIVE" »
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- Priya Shah
- 27 Sep 06, 06:03 PM
We're on air right now. Click here to listen now. And be sure to leave your comments, and we'll read out as many as we can during the programme.
We're an open news programme where you set the agenda and today you want to talk about the intelligence report by 16 US agencies which say the Iraq conflict has helped fuel terror around the world. Has it?
Continue reading "ON AIR: Has the Iraq conflict fuelled Terrorism?" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 25 Sep 06, 05:57 PM
As Ros wrote earlier, today we're talking about a new movie about - sort of - Kazakhstan, the rise of the Islamic Courts Union in Somalia, and asking if television shows are chasing too much danger.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "ON AIR - a journalist from Kazakhstan" »
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- David Mazower
- 22 Sep 06, 06:06 PM
Today in a special edition of the programme we're live on Jozi FM in Soweto as well as around the world on the BBC.
We've joined forces to pay tribute to a brilliant young reporter from Jozi FM, Jabulani Mlangeni. Jabu helped out with World Have Your Say's trip to South Africa in May, but was murdered three weeks ago.
Continue reading "South Africa Special" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 21 Sep 06, 05:57 PM
Today, as Thailand enters its third day under military rule, we're asking if a coup can ever be justified, and when a coup becomes a revolution.
Continue reading "Can a coup be justified?" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 20 Sep 06, 05:51 PM
...and London, which is where I am. So welcome to our EU accession special, which Richard has been working on for some time. He's in Bucharest with our audience there, while Priya is with our guests in Sofia and Ros is in charge of the discussion from Brussels.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well. And if you're torn between emailing or posting on the blog, please post a comment here as it's more likely to make it on to the site.
Continue reading "Brussels, Sofia, Bucharest..." »
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- Mark Sandell
- 19 Sep 06, 07:35 PM
Thanks very much to everyone in Thailand - from Qon in Pattaya to Ron in Bangkok- who took the time to speak to us on the programme. Without wishing to generalise, the "mood" of our contributors seemed to be that the coup isn't much of a surprise and it's unnerving rather than frightening. Many reported the international tv channels had been blocked. We also heard from Robert in Chang Mai who told us there are all sorts of rumours that phones and internet access is to be cut off.
later on we talked about politicians lying and had a lot of callers from Budapest-some of whom said their PM admitting to telling porkies had actually made him more popular.
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- Priya Shah
- 18 Sep 06, 05:53 PM
We're on air right now. Click here
to listen now. And be sure to leave your comments, and we'll read out as many as we can during the programme.
The bandwagon of criticism grew bigger today. Everyone from Chechen rebels to British Muslim clerics have condemned the Pope's speech in which he appeared to express negative views of Islam.
Continue reading "ON AIR: The Pope - Reaction to the reaction..." »
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- Priya Shah
- 13 Sep 06, 06:07 PM
We're on air right now. Click here
to listen now. And be sure to leave your comments, and we'll read out as many as we can during the programme.
Today we are talking about employers spying on their workers, and if there should be a ban on skinny fashion models... read on to find out what our callers are talking about right now....
Continue reading "ON AIR: Spying at work & Are models too skinny?" »
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- David Mazower
- 12 Sep 06, 06:02 PM
Today we're looking at the lives of children around the world. It follows the publication of a letter in the British newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, signed by several well-known experts on children. Tthey describe 'A sinister cocktail of junk food, marketing, over-competitive schooling and electronic entertainment'. The consequences, they warn, are increased child depression, slower learning, and weaker social skills. There's even talk of the 'death of childhood'.
We also talked about Madonna's controversial concert today in Moscow.
Continue reading "Children and Childhood" »
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- Priya Shah
- 11 Sep 06, 05:58 PM
We're on air right now. Click here to listen now. And be sure to leave your comments, and we'll read out as many as we can during the programme.
Almost 3000 people died in the 9/11 attacks. The World Trade Center in New York was destroyed, the Pentagon - the home of the US Defense Department - was badly damaged... and a United Airlines flight crashed into a field in Pennsylvania.
So what, on this anniversary, would you like to talk about? What are the issues, the feelings, the memories, that are most important to you today....
Later on, we will hear from Palestinians about the news the Hamas and Fatah are to form a governemnt of national unity...
Continue reading "ON AIR: September 11 Conversations" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 8 Sep 06, 05:52 PM
Today we discussed security on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, asked you if you think there's been too much coverage of the 9/11 anniversary (and it's still three days away...) and heared from Star Trek fans on the 40th anniversary of the first show.
As always, you can post your comment here and read emails and text messages from other listeners as well.
Continue reading "The long Star Trek to Pakistan, Afghanistan and Too Much 9/11?" »
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- Priya Shah
- 7 Sep 06, 06:12 PM
We're on air right now. Click here to listen now. And be sure to leave your comments, and we'll read out as many as we can during the programme.
We begin with Natascha Kampusch, abducted and held for 8 years in an underground cell, giving her first TV interview. It's the most read story on the web….what did people make of her interview? Are Austrians feeling collective guilt over her story? What chance of her leading a normal life now that she's done this round of interviews?
Continue reading "That girl in Austria, Life in Iraq and Vigilantes in Liberia" »
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- Richard Bowen
- 6 Sep 06, 06:26 PM
Sorry for no presenter blog post earlier today, Rahul is new and can't cope with too many things at once!
Anyway back to today, we spoke all about Blair, Tony Blair that is. Many of his friends and colleagues in the Labour party say its time for him to go, he says they are being disloyal.This is what you thought...
Continue reading "LIVE - Should he stay or should he go?" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 1 Sep 06, 05:58 PM
The programme is finished and we had a good time with it. Thanks for all your questions to Jesse Jackson - sorry we couldn't pput more of them to him - he wasn't able to be with us for as long as we had hoped.
Before we talked to Rev Jackson, we discussed the case of 12-year-old Molly Campbell, who says she wants to be known by her Islamic name, Misbah Iram Ahmed Rana, and to stay in Pakistan. When do you think a child should be allowed to decide which parent he or she lives with?
Your emails and text messages are here, along with a hint of how the conversation went, and of course you can post your own comments to continue the discussion.
Continue reading "Molly/Misbah and Jesse Jackson" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 30 Aug 06, 05:51 PM
We've finished for today - but our discussion about who should get fertility treatment and Bob Dylan continues here as always.
As Anu wrote earlier, we looked at the proposal of an organisation of fertility experts in the UK that called for a blanket ban on IVF treatment for very obese women but would treat same sex couples and single women in the same way as heterosexual couples, and that smokers should not be barred from having the treatment.
And of course, the everlasting Bob Dylan released his 44th album this week - why is his appeal so universal?
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Who gets IVF, and Bob Dylan" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 29 Aug 06, 06:01 PM
Tonight, we're returning to the subject of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It wreaked havoc over an area the size of England, and the region is still working to recover. As Richard is just saying on air, the storm also wreaked response on President Bush's political profile. We'll hear more stories and talk about the political fall out.
And we're also going to talk a new peace deal in Uganda after 20 years of conflict. Will it hold?
Continue reading "ON AIR: Katrina one year on and peace in Uganda" »
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- Rabiya Parekh
- 28 Aug 06, 05:24 PM
As Anu wrote earlier, today we're talking about Lebanon and what life is like one year on from hurricane Katrina. Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "ON AIR: Lebanon and New Orleans" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 25 Aug 06, 06:11 PM
As Anu wrote earlier, today we're talking about rape in Pakistan, Natascha Kampusch and the reclassification of Pluto Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "ON AIR: Abduction, rape and Pluto" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 24 Aug 06, 06:07 PM
Anu looked at the tally of kidnappings around the world. She found reports of extraodinary plots being hatched in Bangladesh, Colombia, Italy, India, US, Turkey, Argentina, many many incidents in Central and South America.
We started off speaking to Cliff Van Zandt, a former FBI specialist in kidnapping, and Thomas Clayton of Thomas Clayton Consultants in California, which compiles a list of kidnappings around the world. Thomas called kidnapping the "crime du jour".
Continue reading "ON AIR: Kidnapping around the world" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 23 Aug 06, 05:46 PM
We're starting the programme hearing from people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There is an uneasy truce there after eight people died in fighting over the weekend. What is it like there? We'll speak with Congolese there and abroad.
Then, we'll talk about Iran. Should Iran be allowed to sell its oil on the world market if it doesn't stop its uranium enrichment programme?
And we'll talk about whether Tom Cruise's star is merely tarnished or extinguished. It is one of the most read stories on the BBC News website today, and we had more than 100 e-mails about it. But there is still time to have your say.
Continue reading "ON AIR: Congo, Iran and Tom Cruise" »
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- Priya Shah
- 22 Aug 06, 05:57 PM
Today we are talking about Immigration - is the mass movement of people bringing changes to your country? Or how about peacekeeping forces: the world is still haggling over which troops should go to southern Lebanon. Are we letting the Lebanese down with these arguments and delays? And of course there is THAT film: Snakes on a Plane....
Click here to listen now. And be sure to leave your comments, and we'll read out as many as we can during the programme.
Continue reading "ON AIR: Peacekeepers, Immigration and Planes with Snakes on it" »
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- Priya Shah
- 21 Aug 06, 06:03 PM
Allegations of cheating at cricket - drug taking in athletics, cycling and baseball ; are you losing faith in international sport?
And 2 Asian men are thrown off a plane after passengers thought they were acting suspiciously; sensible vigilance or a racist over reaction? Would you report somebody you didn't like the look of if you had to fly on a plane with them?
Continue reading "Faith in Sport and Passenger Panics" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 18 Aug 06, 06:10 PM
We've had a lot of comments to the blog over the last week expressing scepticism over the foiled terror plot. We spoke to Marcos who was waiting for a plane at Heathrow, and he thought the timing of the uncovering of the plot was designed to divert attention from the political problems of Prime Minister Blair and President Bush.
Click here to listen now. And be sure to leave your comments, and we'll read out as many as we can during the programme.
Continue reading "ON AIR: The battle for hearts and minds" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 17 Aug 06, 05:54 PM
We're on air now - click here to listen.
As Anu wrote earlier, today we're focusing on the struggles in Gaza, Afghanistan and Darfur.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well
Continue reading "Forgotten Conflicts? ON AIR" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 16 Aug 06, 06:07 PM
We're talking about the past today, about the World Wars of the 20th Century. The Ministry of Defence in the UK has decided to pardon more than 300 soldiers who were shot for military offences in World War I. Some members of the families have fought for almost a century to clear the names of their family.
The Nobel Foundation has rejected calls to revoke Guenter Grass' prize for literature despite his admission that he served in the Waffen SS in World War II.
Continue reading "Forgiveness for past sins?" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 15 Aug 06, 06:04 PM
As Rabiya wrote about earlier, we decided to talk about multiculturalism today because of an editorial in the Daily Telegraph by the Bishop of Rochester Michael Nazir-Ali. In the editorial, the Bishop said that there is a link between multiculturalism and rise of extremism amongst British Muslims.
Playwright Parv Bancil said that he has a problem with multiculturalism as it has developed. He said that many times community leaders wanted to keep 'to keep them into boxes'. This was years before the idea of a British Asian identity was common.
Continue reading "Your comments on multiculturalism and extremism" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 14 Aug 06, 05:53 PM
Today we talked about the end of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Most callers from Israel and Lebanon felt safer - in many cases safe enough to return home - but still worried the conflict would start up again.
You can read a selection of the emails and text messages sent to us during the programme, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Israel and Hezbollah Cease Hostilities - On Air" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 11 Aug 06, 06:01 PM
Today we heard Muslims discussing whether Islam is inherrently violent and if western foreign policy is to blame for the radicalisation of Muslims around the world. Do they feel their community is under attack, and if so do they feel it is justified?
You can listen again until Friday August 18 via the link on the main page, or post your comment anytime.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "Muslim voices" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 10 Aug 06, 06:01 PM
We're off air now but you can listen again for a week using the link on the main page.
We heard your views on the alleged plot foiled by British authorities to blow up several planes travelling between Britain and the United States. Post your comment now.
You can read emails and text messages here, and of course post your own comments as well.
Continue reading "UK terror alert" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 9 Aug 06, 05:58 PM
Yesterday, Mike in New York City left this comment:
In Lebanon, what's happening to the childeren whose parents have died? Who and how are they being taken care of? For some reason this has not been covered by the media.
Well, Mike, this is your programme. We've got Lebanese and Israeli children to tell you how they are being taken care and how the violence is affecting them. We've got three Lebanese girls between the ages of seven and 13.
We're also going to talk to women who are marching in South Africa to mark a groundbreaking march. If you want to listen live, click here.
Continue reading "ON AIR: Children in war and women's march" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 8 Aug 06, 06:09 PM
The programme has just started, and we started off speaking to Shlomo Kessel, who is taking care of children who have left northern Israel, and then we spoke to Nicolas in Beirut. He told us about the air raids.
We're on air now - click here to listen. Read on for a snapshot of the conversation and some of your comments.
Continue reading "ON AIR: Lebanon, Sri Lanka and cricket" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 7 Aug 06, 06:04 PM
Today, we're talking about the rules of war. Anu asked a series of questions this morning in her post that we hope to answer tonight.
We're on air now - click here to listen.
Continue reading "ON AIR: The rules of war" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 2 Aug 06, 06:00 PM
We’ve just come off air, if you missed the programme you’ll find a copy on our website until the 8th of August. Today we looked at three issues; Israel in Lebanon, Mel Gibson's outburst and the treatment of pregnant women.
Thank you for all your texts, emails and comments during the programme. You can read many of them here...
Continue reading "Israel, Mel Gibson and pregnant commuters" »
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- Peter van Dyk
- 25 Jul 06, 07:03 PM
We had another busy programme today, you obviously have a lot to say about the reporting of crisis in the middle east. Here's are just some of the email messages, texts and comments we've received...
Continue reading "Your comments on the reporting of the Middle East crisis" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 21 Jul 06, 06:00 PM
We've just started the programme. George Matlock, editor-in-chief for Radio Orla, says that12,000 Poles live in the Jersey Islands, and just this year, they had their first summer Polish festival on the island. It's just one of the many changes that the Polish community is bringing to Britain.
We started at the Patio restaurant in West London, but quickly went to Northern Island to talk to Katrina Codorla on how Poles are integrating there.
Continue reading "Live with Poles in London and around the world" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 6 Jul 06, 06:03 PM
We're starting off discussing a public health campaign in the US to encourage breastfeeding. The Best for Mom, Best for Baby theme is also mixed with adverts that compare those who don't breastfeed to women who smoke when they are pregnant. You can go here to see some of the ads and make up your own mind.
After that, we discussed the controversial film, The Yacoubian Building, what some are calling Egypt's Brokeback Mountain.
Continue reading "Your comments: Breastfeeding and Egyptian film" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 5 Jul 06, 06:16 PM
We started off talking about North Korea's missile launch overnight. What do you think? Are you concerned? Or do you think that this is a senseless act of provocation from a weakened regime?
We started talking to Toe Hakata in Japan. She said that most Japanese found the launch very difficult to understand. Robert, who writes the blog, The Marmot's Hole, said that it was becoming hard to understand South Korea's 'easygoing' approach. Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about the missile is here on Robert's blog.
Continue reading "Your comments: North Korea and French immigration" »
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- David Mazower
- 4 Jul 06, 05:56 PM
. . . not necessarily in that order! Tonight we touched on 3 continents, 4 topics and quite a few nerves.
Continue reading "Tonight's comments: sex ed, Big Bruv, integration and Mexico" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 3 Jul 06, 06:11 PM
We started off talking about Muslim role models. The great Zizou, Zinedine Zidane, is powering his national side, France through the World Cup. The son of an Algerian immigrant to France, he is set to retire from international competition after this Cup. With the loss of this role model, who will young Muslims look up to?
Later on in the programme, we'll move on to witches, as Zimbabwe passes a law recognising witches. And then English in the US. Should you have to order your dinner in English at a restaurant?
Continue reading "Your comments: Muslim role models, and witches" »
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- Priya Shah
- 30 Jun 06, 05:54 PM
Tonight we have Italian and French outrage from the world of football. We followed that up with comment on the horrors of the recent Belgian child murders and the never-ending Ayaan Hirsch Ali saga over in the newly government-less Netherlands.
A packed show as usual and blogging it was made all the more tricky with a rather tense penalty shoot-out going on in the corner of my eye.
Continue reading "Scandal, castration and sacked cabinets" »
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- Priya Shah
- 29 Jun 06, 05:54 PM
In tonight's show we had in the studio Professor Manuel Hassassian, the main Palestinian representative in London, while on the line from Jerusalem we were joined by Dore Gold, Israel's former ambassador to the UN. The conversation was augmented by callers from around the world and debate was lively, lucid and stimulating.
In the second half we talked about the hot news in the US this evening: the US supreme court's decision that the Guantanamo military tribunals were a violation of US law and the Geneva convention. We got reaction from legal guru and staunch Guantanamo defender David Rivkin.
Continue reading "Tonight's show: Israel, Palestine and Guantanamo" »
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- Priya Shah
- 28 Jun 06, 06:01 PM
In a packed programme tonight we talked about:
- Gilad Shalit, the abducted Israeli soldier
- The Indian prince who has outed himself
- The legacy of Uganda's Joseph Kony and the LRA
- FAT: is it the last acceptable prejudice?
Continue reading "Your comments: Israeli soldier, the gay Indian prince, Joesph Kony and the fat issue." »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 26 Jun 06, 06:07 PM
We started the programme talking to Israelis about what they wanted their government to do in the wake of an attack by three militant groups who abducted a young Israeli Army corporal. The groups have called for the release of Palestinian women and young people in Israeli custody, according to our correspondent in Gaza.
Leave your comments here during the programme. Include your phone number if you want to join us on the programme.
Continue reading "Your comments: Gaza tensions, equality, HIV testing" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 23 Jun 06, 06:03 PM
We're talking about paedophiles. It's a large talking point in the UK, with the tabloid newspapers spearheading a campaign to implement a form of Megan's Law, a law in the US that allows parents to know if paedophiles had moved into their neighbourhoods.
In the second half of the programme, we'll talk about scams. Have you been a victim? We have a former scammer coming on the programme.
Continue reading "Your comments: Sex offenders and scams" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 21 Jun 06, 07:21 PM
I'm getting a late start with my liveblogging tonight in our discussion about crime. It's a problem all around the world. We've talked about knife crime in the UK, and tonight, we talked about crime in South Africa, the US and Jamaica.
South Africans have protested after a government minister said those who 'whinge' about rapes and murder should emigrate.
And we closed out the programme talking to women who blog in Saudi Arabia.
Continue reading "Your comments: Crime and blogging from Saudi" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 20 Jun 06, 06:06 PM
We're just starting off the programme. With North Korea fuelling a missile which could theoretically reach the west coast of the United States. The US, Japan and Australia have warned North Korea not to take such provocative action. South Korea has been relatively calm on the subject.
We had a roundtable of Korea experts, and we also took your calls about one of the most secretive states in the world.
Continue reading "Your comments on North Korea" »
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- Mark Sandell
- 19 Jun 06, 07:13 PM
A phrase coined by our Environment Correspondent Richard Black in his excellent piece on the BBC website and repeated at the top of our programme. He talked with Annie in Bermuda and Michelle in Ontario to start with. Michelle took the view that the west shouldn't be interfering with Japanese culture, while Annie was apalled by the ending of the commercial ban and talked about the tourist money Bermuda gets from whale watching trips.
John, a caller from Farnborough in the UK, thought the debate wasn't about the west against Japan, but he questioned why they were killing whales "for scientific purposes" but the meat was ending up in shops. Richard told him that the convention allowed this.
We received this e-mail from Y.Katakura in Japan, and read it out on air : "Many believe whales are intelligent with no proof. I am sure people shouting whales are endangered don't even want to know about various types of them, some of which are not endangered. It bugs me when some nations killing tons of pigs and cows pompously lynch our culture. I hate eating smelly whale meat, but I refuse to see our sovereign right restricted by self-righteous and uneducated mass. Endangered? Prove it. Intelligent? Prove it. Cruel to kill and eat them? Then, you stop eating pigs"
Richard Black told us the e-mail reflected the views of many people in Japan.
William in Canada e-mailed us and irritatingly included one of those " i bet you don't publish this" lines which usually winds me up, but we read it out anyway "Yes, the whaling ban should be lifted. There is an abundance of whales and they are animals like any other, and there is no reason they should be protected. Japan, Norway, Iceland and aboriginal people have hunted whales for centuries.
No, this comment will not get published. It does not fit in with the anti-whaling propaganda campaign."
Later in the debate we heard from Karl in Bridgetown, Barbados and Jonathon in Portland,Oregon. Karl felt the Caribbean countries who took part in the vote had been "manipulated". Beth in Perth, Western Australia, fears for the future of the planet if we don't take conservation seriously.
Continue reading "The Flipper Generation" »
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- Kevin Anderson
- 16 Jun 06, 06:01 PM
Liveblogging is normally a challenge, but it's even harder today with the Holland v Ivory Coast game on as well. It's 2-1 to Holland after an electric first half. i'll post some updates about the match as well as your comments on 30 years after the Soweto uprising in South Africa and Bill Gates decision to focus on his philanthropy.
We'll also talk about what cheap goods are worth to you.
Continue reading "Your comments: Soweto uprising, Bill Gates and more" »
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- Fiona Crack
- 15 Jun 06, 05:30 PM
64 people have been killed, and a further 80 wounded when a mine blast ripped through a bus in Sri Lanka. The government has blamed the Tamil Tigers, but they deny the attack, blaming a paramilitary group linked to the government instead. We'll be talking to Dr. Chris Smith, an expert on the Sri Lanka conflict, as well as hearing from Sri Lankans all over the world. How serious is the violence? Is Sri Lanka on the brink?
Then for Ramallah where tensions between Fatah and Hamas supporters have led to infighting and protests. Fatah supporters have shot at and entered the parliament building. They are calling on the government to pay them. "We are hungry," some of them said. Meanwhile Hamas supporters marched outside parliament calling for an end to inter-factional violence. We'll be talking to Palestinians in both camps and asking: What's it like there? And, who do you blame for these problems?
Brazilian papers have called it 'the ghost of '98', Brazilian fans have called it 'the end of his career'. Some have said he's too fat, his too slow, or simply he's too old. Others feel he is such a genie that he can always pull it off. So we'll be asking Brazilain fans: what is going wrong with Ronaldo?
Continue reading "What is going on in Sri Lanka, in Ramallah and with Ronaldo?" »
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- Fiona Crack
- 14 Jun 06, 05:31 PM
It's a packed program today with five subjects and many subthemes to get all of us, and you talking.
The line up starts with the release of the Indonesian muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, who was found guilty in connection with the Bali bombings in 2002. Some Australians are angry at his early release, while some in Indonesia have come out to greet the man and express their happiness at his release.
Then we'll be hearing your tales of world cup blues. Whether it's riots in Croatia, switching off the big screen in Liverpool, or power cuts in Uganda: not everyone has had an easy time watching the world cup.
On Tuesday women police in Iran broke up women protesting for equal rights. Many were shocked at the violent pictures of women beating their 'sisters'. But is the phenomenon of women fighting women against change, more widespread than we thought? What do you think?
And finally we'll be hearing from kids in Soweto and Wigan today. They took part in a video and internet link up and learnt about each other's schools and daily routines. We'll be hearing from children from both schools that took part and getting them to carry on their conversation by radio and phone.
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- Fiona Crack
- 12 Jun 06, 05:57 PM
Today we'll be focussing on three issues:
Whose fault is it that three men committed suicide in Guantanamo?
Who is winning the media war in the Israeli Palestine conflict?
And wiki politics: is this a new era for democracy, or will those without computers feel left out?
The team has been speaking people all day to hear your views and invite you to join our program. Call us or text us on the numbers alongside this blog, or post a comment on this blog.
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- Kevin Anderson
- 9 Jun 06, 06:14 PM
Lots of people across the Middle East cannot afford to watch the World Cup. Many like Nimrod in northern Israel who called us cannot afford the more than $100 cost of the satellite package to watch all of the matches.
Haitham said that King Abdullah in Jordan put up many large screens across the country so that people can go watch. Karim in Cairo says the atmosphere is great in these huge outdoor areas, but families have difficulty finding a place to watch.
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- Fiona Crack
- 5 Jun 06, 05:44 PM
Today we will be talking about two cities and two of the biggest police anti-terror raids in living memory: Terror suspects seized in Toronto and Man shot in anti-terror raid.
In the UK there have been wide-ranging reports on what happened but still nothing to show for the three year long police investigation. Meanwhile in Toronto, police have arrested eight people involved in a "home grown terror cell."
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- Kevin Anderson
- 2 Jun 06, 06:12 PM
We started off talking about female genital mutilation (FGM). A study has found that the practice caused complications for women during birth.
Efua Dorkenoo, founder of the Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development, said that this was against human rights and the practice needed to stop.
Later on in the programme, we'll talk to two people in Basra about how the state of emergency is affecting their lives. Also in the wake of last year's record-breaking hurricane season, how are people preparing. Do they feel ready? Do they feel safe?
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- Peter van Dyk
- 1 Jun 06, 06:05 PM
We're kicking off today with Iranians talking to Americans. Chris in New York and Amir in Tehran laid out their countries' positions.
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- Kevin Anderson
- 31 May 06, 06:02 PM
We're starting off the programme tonight talking about the allegations that US Marines killed some 20 unarmed civilians in Haditha Iraq last November. Originally, the Marines said the civilians were killed in a road side bombing.
The US government has promised a full report on the investigation. We asked you what you made of the allegations and whether it would impact your view of the war.
Later on, we'll talk about knife crime and the unrest in East Timor.
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- Kevin Anderson
- 30 May 06, 07:07 PM
As Ros said, many of you wanted to talk about riots in Afghanistan after a US military vehicle crashed in Kabul and killed several people. The US military said that the vehicle's brakes failed. They said that the families would be compensated.
Here is a round up of your views, and the conversation can continue long after we go off air. Ou first caller, Farima said that US forces cannot act as they would in the West, and drive around and 'hit and run'.
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- Mark Sandell
- 29 May 06, 05:46 PM
Today ....
Tents, medicine and food are just starting to trickle into Indonesia, where more than five-thousand people were killed by Saturday's earthquake. The quake injured another 20-thousand people... and destroyed most buildings.
Lots of you with friends of family in Yogyakarta have been writing to us to talk about what's happening...and raising questions about the aid.......we'll be hearing from them...
We're in Namibia where the world is welcoming the arrival of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt , born to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt The couple -- dubbed "Brangelina" by the tabloids -- sparked a media frenzy when they arrived in Namibia seven weeks ago. Their bodyguards and Namibian officials responded with a major security operation that involved beach and road patrols around their luxury resort in the tiny village of Langstrand.
Green cloth screens mask the resort and bodyguards have hounded some journalists out of town. We'll get the mood in Namibia and finding out if they've oustayed their welcome...
and we'll also be talking about the latest Amnesty International campaign about internet freedom
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- Kevin Anderson
- 26 May 06, 05:50 PM
You have been e-mailing us in outrage over a report that claims that Pakistan's politicians live as paupers.
Next up on the programme, American Idol. It wasn't the story we thought it was, but we're still going to talk about what the millions of votes cast in American Pop Idol says about the state of democracy in the US.
And we had to console Jamaicans as some of those we called hadn't heard the news that reggae legend Desmond Dekker had died. Want to have your say? E-mail us. Text us at +44 77 86 20 60 80, or leave a comment here. Have your say. I'm listening from live in the studio.
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- Peter van Dyk
- 19 May 06, 06:05 PM
Starting off the programme today, we're talking to Gyula Hegyi, a Hungarian Socialist MEP who says that the countries of the former Yugoslavia should form a loose union that would join the eU en masse.
In reply, gordana Djurovic - the minister for European Integration in the Montenegrin government - who says that the federation of Serbia and Montenegro is disfunctional and therefore independence is essential.
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- Kevin Anderson
- 18 May 06, 06:07 PM
We first went to the packed streets of Ankarra, Erkan and Gozzy, joined us from protests in Turkey. They were in the streets to protest the killing of a judge by a suspected Islamist gunman.
In Uganda, Joseph Kony, leader of the rebel Lord's Resistance Army rebels, has struck a peace deal with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, but the International Criminal Court wants the rebel leader arrested. Is it peace or justice?
Later in the programme, we
