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PROGRAM NOTES 12/30/11

- This weeks show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, Spanish National Radio, the Voice of Russia, and NHK World Radio Japan.

From GERMANY  2011 was a rough, final year for several charismatic European leaders- Berlusconi, Papandreou, and Dominique Strauss-Kahn. What does this portend and who may be the next to fall?

From CUBA  Brazil surpassed Great Britain as the sixth largest economy in the world according to a research group in London. A senior advisor to the US Senate has proposed the elimination of state funded US programs to promote regime change in Cuba.

From SPAIN  Sexual discrimination has hit the headlines in both Israel and Egypt this week. Christmas day saw huge political rallies in both Pakistan and Russia. Russian Prime Minister Putin dismissed the idea of reviewing the accusations of electoral fraud in recent elections.

From RUSSIA  Under the Obama administration, a wide network of drones has been developed to carry out targeted killings of suspected terrorists and stealth surveillance around the world. This network involves dozens of secret facilities and six clandestine bases on two continents. A discussion of research from the New America Foundation.

From JAPAN  The governor of Fukushima prefecture has asked that all nuclear power plants be decommissioned there. The Japanese government wants to store radiation contaminated soil in 8 municipalities in the region, which the local citizens oppose. The government will buy up 4000 tones of contaminated rice. Japan is going to relax its long standing arms export ban, paving the way for weapons exports abroad. A Chinese state run firm has received the first contract to develop oil reserves in Afghanistan.

PROGRAM NOTES 12/23/11

- This weeks show features stories from China Radio International, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Spanish National Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, and the Voice of Russia.

From CHINA  The Chinese President expressed his condolences on the death of N Korean leader Kim Jung Il. Material from the Japanese earthquake which caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster has begun washing up along the west coast of North America from California to British Colombia.

From GERMANY  Reporters Without Borders has released the annual figures for journalists killed and arrested. The US failed to block plans for a carbon tax imposed on air flights across the EU. British PM Cameron’s decision to veto an EU treaty change has been called "The Great Divorce"- an analysis of the growing UK isolation from the continent. Russia has demanded an investigation of civilian deaths by NATO in the course of the Libyan regime change.

From SPAIN  Brazil is suing Chevron for a large offshore oil spill, and several firms including BP have purchased new drilling leases in the Gulf of Mexico. A Spanish journalist just published a book about Wikileaks, reviving unresolved issues about the freedom of speech and information.

From CUBA  Venezuelan President Chavez criticized President Obama who stated that "Venezuela threatens democratic values," and puts the region at risk by having alliances with Cuba and Iran. Venezuela is likely to become a full member of the political and economic alliance called Mercosur, the common market of the south.

From RUSSIA  Many Latin American leaders met in Mexico and condemned the US for contributing to the violent drug crime in their countries. They issued a joint declaration against the US drug policy and urged legalization of drugs if the US cannot restrict the demand from its citizens.

PROGRAM NOTES 12/16/11

- This weeks show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, Spanish National Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, the Voice of Russia, and NHK World Radio Japan.

From GERMANY- The UN Climate Change Conference ended with only a roadmap for further talks has draw criticism from scientists and environmentalists, including Greenpeace. Canada announced that it is formally withdrawing from the Kyoto Protocol, which France and Japan called bad news for efforts to slow down climate change. Labor unions in Italy are staging a week of strikes over austerity measures. EU ministers approved a deal with the US to keep airline passengers personal data for 15 years. The Euro currency fell to an 11 month low against the US dollar.

From SPAIN The head of the European Commission accused the UK of risking the integrity of Europe's single market when PM Cameron vetoed the new fiscal treaty. A commentary on how a taboo was destroyed when former Greek Prime Minister Papandreou proposed a referendum on leaving the EU.

From CUBA- Cuba joined in the criticism of the UN climate Change Summit. Military clashes have continued in Libya between rival groups of the former rebel armies. A 20 year old Palestinian protestor was killed by an Israeli soldier who shot him in the face with a tear-gas canister. The Cuban Ambassador to France spoke about the significance of the creation of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, "CELAC."

From RUSSIA- Russia has seen many large demonstrations following recent election controversies- the US has supported the Russian government's non-violent response to the people in the streets. Hillary Clinton questioned whether the elections were free or fair, angering PM Putin and bringing up the influence the US has in elections around the world.

From JAPAN- As the Japanese fleet gets ready to go whale hunting in the antarctic region, the Sea Shepherd prepares to interfere. The Japanese government and TEPCO have announced that it will take up to 40 years to decommission the Fukushima damaged nuclear reactors.

PROGRAM NOTES 12/09/11

- This weeks show features stories from Spanish National Radio, Radio Deutsche_Welle, NHK World Radio Japan, China Radio International, Spanish National Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, and the Voice of Russia.

From SPAIN- Eurozone countries are investigating ratings agencies for unfair influence on their economic problems. Spanish Indignatos are continuing their rallies and occupations of foreclosed housing. A cooperative bank in Catalonia has frozen all accounts due to lack of funds.

From GERMANY British PM Cameron threatened to block a new EU treaty designed to save the Euro. A review of the scope and impact of the 2 million public workers who went on strike last week in the UK.

From JAPAN- Another nuclear power plant has been shut down because of an internal radioactive water leak, leaving only 15% of Japan's nukes in operation. Radioactive cesium was found in powdered milk, leading to the recall of 400,000 cans intended for infants. The lower House of Japan has approved an accord to develop and build nuclear power plants in 4 other countries. A major solar energy trade show has opened near Tokyo, where interest has soared after severe power shortages following the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

From CHINA- A Chinese entrepreneur has won a Right Livelihood award for developing and deploying solar technology.

From CUBA- A Viewpoint on the dissolving relationship between the US and Pakistan, resulting in the US withdrawal from a strategic air base used by the CIA for launching and controlling drones.

From RUSSIA- 33 countries signed on for the new Latin American organization called the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, or CELAC. It has been largely caused by the overpowering influence of the US and the Monroe Doctrine.

PROGRAM NOTES 12/02/11

- This weeks show features stories from NHK World Radio Japan, China Radio International, Spanish National Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, and the Voice of Russia.

From JAPAN   For the second time in a month, Japan has banned rice found to be contaminated with cesium. Pakistan says that the NATO attack that killed 24 was deliberate. In an Insight episode, a Pakistani journalist describes the citizen and national reaction to the provocative attack by NATO.

From CHINA   China is making it easier for Beijing residents to purchase, register, and use electric vehicles.

From SPAIN  An editorial from Spanish newspaper El Pais on how US attempts to solve its economic crisis reveals the real motivation of most politicians- to win the next election. 8 out of 10 Spaniards do not believe taxes are collected fairly. Israel fired missiles back at Lebanon, while Spain reiterated the need for Israel to cease illegal settlement construction. The world is getting hotter and human beings are to blame according to the World Meteorological Association at the UN Climate talks in Durban, S Africa.

From CUBA  A Viewpoint on the UN Climate talks in Durban South Africa, describing the politics of the meeting, and raising questions about the influence of wars on climate change. Millions of public sector workers in the UK staged a massive strike against pension cuts and other austerity measures.

From RUSSIA  Several scientists have reported evidence that NATO and the US used depleted uranium weapons in overthrowing Libya. The story includes the history of using depleted uranium munitions and the long term consequences to humans and the environment.

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