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Investigative correspondent, Andrew Schneider of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, his book about Libby, Montana is titled, "An Air That Kills."
investigative correspondent andrew schneider of the seattle post-intelligencer his book about libby montana is titled "an air that
Investigative correspondent Andrew Schneider of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer his book about Libby Montana is titled "An Air That,
investigative correspondent, andrew schneider of the seattle post-intelligencer, his book about libby, montana is titled, "an air that kills."
This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Andrea Seabrook.
this is all things considered from npr news i'm andrea
This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News I'm Andrea
this is all things considered from npr news. i'm andrea seabrook.
And I'm Michele Norris.
and i'm michele
And I'm Michele
and i'm michele norris.
In California, marine biologists are trying to coax a humpback whale and her calf back into the ocean. Both whales are injured and they're a long way from home. As Tamara Keith reports from member station KQED, the whales traveled nearly a hundred miles upriver from the ocean of San Francisco all the way to the Port of...
in california marine biologists are, trying to coax a humpback whale, and her calf. back into the ocean both whales are injured and they're a long way from home as tamara keith reports from member station kqed the whales traveled nearly a hundred miles upriver from the ocean of san francisco all, the way to the port of...
In California marine; biologists are trying to coax a humpback whale and her calf back into the ocean Both whales are injured and they're a long way from home As Tamara Keith reports from member station KQED the whales traveled nearly a hundred miles upriver from the ocean of, San. Francisco all the way to the Port of
in california, marine biologists are trying to coax a humpback whale and her calf back into the ocean. both whales are injured and they're a long way from home. as tamara keith reports from member station kqed, the whales traveled nearly a hundred miles upriver from the ocean of san francisco all the way to the port of...
What do you do when you have two endangered whales swimming circles in a small shipping channel nowhere near their ocean home? Scientists here are trying the equivalent of ringing a dinner bell.
what do you do when you have two, endangered whales, swimming circles in a small shipping channel nowhere near their ocean home? scientists here are trying the, equivalent of ringing a dinner
What do you do when you have two endangered whales; swimming, circles in a small shipping channel nowhere near their, ocean home? Scientists here are trying the equivalent of ringing a dinner
what do you do when you have two endangered whales swimming circles in a small shipping channel nowhere near their ocean home? scientists here are trying the equivalent of ringing a dinner bell.
(Soundbite of humpback whale feeding call)
(soundbite of humpback whale feeding
(Soundbite of humpback whale feeding
(soundbite of humpback whale feeding call)
These are the sounds that humpback whales make when they're feeding and it's these sounds that the whale rescue team started piping underwater this morning from a coast guard cutter with the hopes that the mother whale and her calf will follow.
these are the sounds that humpback whales make when they're feeding and it's these sounds that the whale rescue team. started piping underwater this morning from a coast guard cutter with the hopes that; the mother whale and her calf will,
These are the sounds that humpback whales, make when they're feeding and it's these sounds that the whale rescue team started piping. underwater this morning from a coast guard cutter with the, hopes that the mother, whale and her calf, will
these are the sounds that humpback whales make when they're feeding and it's these sounds that the whale rescue team started piping underwater this morning from a coast guard cutter with the hopes that the mother whale and her calf will follow.
So far though, the whales just keep swimming in big circles. They almost seemed to be staying away from the boat. Pieter Folkens is with the Alaska Whale Foundation, one of several groups on hand to help with the rescue. He says there may be a language barrier.
so far though the whales just keep swimming in big circles they almost seemed to be staying, away from the boat pieter folkens is with the alaska whale foundation one of several groups on hand to; help with the, rescue he says there may be a language
So far though. the whales just keep swimming in big circles They; almost seemed to be staying away from the boat Pieter Folkens. is with the Alaska Whale Foundation one of several groups on hand to help. with the. rescue He says there, may be a; language
so far though, the whales just keep swimming in big circles. they almost seemed to be staying away from the boat. pieter folkens is with the alaska whale foundation, one of several groups on hand to help with the rescue. he says there may be a language barrier.
The sounds that we have are from Alaska humpbacks and this is a humpback probably from a different population, probably the Mexico, California population. So it's kind of like speaking Chinese to somebody from Boston, but at least you recognize that it might be another member of the same specie.
the sounds that we have are from alaska humpbacks and this is a humpback probably from a different population probably the mexico california population so it's kind of, like speaking chinese to somebody from boston but at least; you recognize that it might be another member of the same
The sounds, that we have are from Alaska humpbacks and this is a; humpback probably from a different population probably the Mexico California population So it's kind of like speaking. Chinese, to somebody, from, Boston but at least you recognize that it might be another member of the same
the sounds that we have are from alaska humpbacks and this is a humpback probably from a different population, probably the mexico, california population. so it's kind of like speaking chinese to somebody from boston, but at least you recognize that it might be another member of the same specie.
Ms. MARCIE DEANDA(ph) (Spectator, Sacramento River): Can you see it? There goes another one.
ms marcie deanda(ph) (spectator sacramento river): can you see. it? there goes another
Ms MARCIE DEANDA(ph) (Spectator, Sacramento River): Can you see it? There. goes another;
ms. marcie deanda(ph) (spectator, sacramento river): can you see it? there goes another one.
Wow.
wow.
Do you see it?
do you see
Do you see
do you see it?
Yeah.
yeah.
The wayward whales have attracted quite a following. Hundreds of people have gathered along the shore of the Sacramento River for a rare inland whale sighting. Marcie Deanda and her grandson, Elijah, came prepared. They brought lawn chairs, a video camera and an old encyclopedia open to the section about humpback whale...
the wayward, whales have. attracted, quite a following hundreds of people have gathered along the shore of, the sacramento river. for a rare inland whale sighting marcie deanda and her grandson elijah came prepared they brought lawn chairs, a video camera and an old encyclopedia open to the section about humpback whale...
The wayward whales have attracted quite a following Hundreds of people have gathered along the shore of. the Sacramento River for a rare inland. whale. sighting Marcie Deanda and her grandson Elijah came prepared, They brought lawn chairs a video camera and an old encyclopedia open to the section about humpback whales ...
the wayward whales have attracted quite a following. hundreds of people have gathered along the shore of the sacramento river for a rare inland whale sighting. marcie deanda and her grandson, elijah, came prepared. they brought lawn chairs, a video camera and an old encyclopedia open to the section about humpback whale...
Oh, look, folks, there it is. There it is again.
oh look folks there it is there it. is
Oh. look folks there it is There it is
oh, look, folks, there it is. there it is again.
Marcie is home schooling her grandson and she says this visit from the whale made for the ultimate science lesson.
marcie is. home schooling her grandson and she says this visit from the whale made. for the ultimate science
Marcie is home schooling her grandson and she says this, visit from the whale, made for the ultimate science
marcie is home schooling her grandson and she says this visit from the whale made for the ultimate science lesson.
This is something else. This is - because he asks, he goes, why are they out here? Are they - did they come out here to, you know, eat? And I say no, I think they got misdirected a little. And so they're out here and they have to get them back home or they can die.
this. is something else this. is. - because he asks he goes; why are they out here? are they - did they come. out, here to you know eat? and i, say no i think they got. misdirected a little. and so they're out here and they have to get them back home or they can
This is something else This is, - because he asks he goes why are, they out here? Are they - did they. come, out here to you know eat? And I say no. I think they got misdirected a little, And so they're out here and they have to get them back home or they can
this is something else. this is - because he asks, he goes, why are they out here? are they - did they come out here to, you know, eat? and i say no, i think they got misdirected a little. and so they're out here and they have to get them back home or they can die.
The concern is real. Frances Gulland, a veterinarian with The Marine Mammal Center, is monitoring the health of the animals.
the concern is real frances gulland a veterinarian with the marine mammal; center is monitoring the health of. the
The concern is real Frances Gulland a veterinarian with The Marine Mammal Center is monitoring the health of the
the concern is real. frances gulland, a veterinarian with the marine mammal center, is monitoring the health of the animals.
There are so many unknowns that we really can't be confident in anything that we say or believe that this time.
there are so, many, unknowns that we really can't be, confident in. anything that we say or believe that this
There are so many unknowns that we really can't be confident in anything that we say or believe. that this
there are so many unknowns that we really can't be confident in anything that we say or believe that this time.
Both whales have large gashes likely caused by boat propellers. And there isn't any food for them in the freshwater river where they've taken up residence. The only model scientists have to follow is the experience with Humphrey the whale who came for a lengthy visit in the Sacramento River back in 1985. He was eventua...
both, whales have large gashes likely caused by boat. propellers and there isn't any food for them in the freshwater river where they've taken up residence the only model scientists have to follow is, the experience with humphrey the whale who came for a lengthy visit in the, sacramento river back in 1985. he was event...
Both whales have large gashes likely caused by boat propellers And, there isn't any food for, them in; the freshwater, river where they've, taken, up residence The only model scientists have to. follow is the experience with Humphrey the whale who. came for a lengthy visit in the Sacramento River back in 1985. He, was ...
both whales have large gashes likely caused by boat propellers. and there isn't any food for them in the freshwater river where they've taken up residence. the only model scientists have to follow is the experience with humphrey the whale who came for a lengthy visit in the sacramento river back in 1985. he was eventua...
For NPR News, I'm Tamara Keith in Sacramento.
for npr news i'm tamara; keith in
For NPR News, I'm Tamara Keith in
for npr news, i'm tamara keith in sacramento.
Don't mess with the fried pies of Willie Watts. That's the clear message from the Georgia Legislature. Willie Watts has been making fried pies for the last 20 or so years at her home in Powder Springs, Georgia, and selling them to neighbors and a local restaurant, but last week, the State Agriculture Department shut he...
don't mess with the fried pies. of willie watts that's the clear message from the georgia legislature willie watts has been making fried pies for the last 20 or so years at her home in powder springs georgia and selling. them to neighbors. and a local restaurant, but, last week the state agriculture department shut her...
Don't. mess with the fried pies of Willie Watts That's, the clear message from the Georgia Legislature Willie Watts has been making fried pies for the last, 20 or so years at her. home in Powder Springs Georgia and selling them, to neighbors and a local restaurant but last week the State Agriculture Department shut her...
don't mess with the fried pies of willie watts. that's the clear message from the georgia legislature. willie watts has been making fried pies for the last 20 or so years at her home in powder springs, georgia, and selling them to neighbors and a local restaurant, but last week, the state agriculture department shut he...
After the Atlanta Journal Constitution ran a feature story about her, the Agriculture Commissioner said her home kitchen had not been inspected, and that's where the legislature comes in. Yesterday, the Georgia House of Representatives hastily and unanimously passed a bill that will exempt small operations like those o...
after; the atlanta, journal, constitution ran a feature story about her the, agriculture. commissioner said her home kitchen had not been inspected and that's where the legislature comes, in yesterday the georgia house of representatives. hastily and unanimously passed a bill, that will exempt. small operations like th...
After the, Atlanta Journal, Constitution ran a feature story about her the, Agriculture Commissioner said her. home kitchen had not been inspected and that's where the legislature comes in Yesterday the Georgia House of Representatives hastily and unanimously passed a bill that will exempt small operations like those o...
after the atlanta journal constitution ran a feature story about her, the agriculture commissioner said her home kitchen had not been inspected, and that's where the legislature comes in. yesterday, the georgia house of representatives hastily and unanimously passed a bill that will exempt small operations like those o...
And, Ms. Watts, I take it you were there when they passed that bill?
and ms watts i take it you were there when they passed that
And Ms Watts I take it; you were there when they, passed. that
and, ms. watts, i take it you were there when they passed that bill?
Yes, I was. It was my first time there.
yes i was it was; my first time
Yes I was It was my first time
yes, i was. it was my first time there.
Well, it sounds like you found something that those legislators could really rally behind.
well it sounds like. you. found something that those legislators could really rally
Well it sounds like you found something that those legislators could, really rally
well, it sounds like you found something that those legislators could really rally behind.
Yes, I did.
yes, i
Yes I
yes, i did.
And you better explain, for those of us who may not have had the pleasure of eating a fried pie, just exactly what it is.
and you better explain for those of us who may not have had the pleasure of eating a fried pie just exactly what it
And. you better explain for those of. us who may not have had the pleasure of eating a fried pie just exactly what it
and you better explain, for those of us who may not have had the pleasure of eating a fried pie, just exactly what it is.
It's dried fruit, dried apples and dried peaches, and I take them and soak them, then cook them, and I flavor them up, season them up real good, and, well, everybody knows sweet potatoes, that's an old tradition.
it's dried fruit, dried apples and dried peaches and i take them and soak them then cook them and i flavor them, up season them up real good and well everybody knows sweet potatoes that's an. old
It's, dried fruit dried apples. and dried peaches and I take them and soak, them then cook them and I flavor them up season them up real, good and well everybody knows sweet, potatoes that's an old
it's dried fruit, dried apples and dried peaches, and i take them and soak them, then cook them, and i flavor them up, season them up real good, and, well, everybody knows sweet potatoes, that's an old tradition.
And tell me about the dough.
and tell me about the,
And tell me about the
and tell me about the dough.
Yes, I make that up from scratch. It's with self-rising flour, Crisco, buttermilk and water.
yes i make that up from scratch, it's with self-rising flour crisco buttermilk and;
Yes I make that up from scratch It's with self-rising flour; Crisco buttermilk and
yes, i make that up from scratch. it's with self-rising flour, crisco, buttermilk and water.
And is it like a turnover? You put the filling in the middle, and you fold it over?
and is, it like a turnover? you put the filling in. the middle and, you fold it
And is it like a turnover? You put the filling in the middle and you fold it,
and is it like a turnover? you put the filling in the middle, and you fold it over?
Right.
right.
And then fry them?
and then fry
And then fry
and then fry them?
That's it, and it looks like a half-moon pie.
that's. it and it looks; like a half-moon
That's it and it; looks. like a half-moon
that's it, and it looks like a half-moon pie.
So how many might you sell in a week?
so how, many might you sell in a
So how many might. you sell in a
so how many might you sell in a week?
That's correct. And we found examples where the hospital retained their accreditation even after they had lost all their Medicare funding. And you have to understand; for the federal government to cut off Medicare funding is a very, very rare occurrence because it generally means the hospital goes out of business. But ...
that's correct and we found examples where. the hospital retained their accreditation even after they had lost all their medicare funding and you have to understand for the federal government to cut off medicare funding. is a very very rare occurrence because it generally means the hospital goes. out of business but wh...
That's, correct And we found examples where the hospital retained their accreditation even after they had lost. all their. Medicare funding, And you have to understand for the federal government to cut off Medicare funding is a very very rare occurrence because, it generally means the, hospital goes out of business. Bu...
that's correct. and we found examples where the hospital retained their accreditation even after they had lost all their medicare funding. and you have to understand; for the federal government to cut off medicare funding is a very, very rare occurrence because it generally means the hospital goes out of business. but ...
You write that one organization has a virtual monopoly on these inspections of psychiatric hospitals. It's called the Joint Commission. They decide whether a hospital gets accredited or not. When you showed them your findings, how did they explain their decision to let hospitals keep accreditation even after these egre...
you. write that one organization has, a virtual, monopoly on these inspections of, psychiatric hospitals it's called the joint commission they decide whether. a hospital gets accredited or, not when you showed them your findings how did they explain their decision to let hospitals keep accreditation even after these eg...
You write that one organization has a virtual monopoly on these inspections, of. psychiatric hospitals It's called the Joint Commission They. decide whether. a hospital gets accredited or not When you showed. them, your findings how did they explain, their decision to let hospitals keep accreditation even after these e...
you write that one organization has a virtual monopoly on these inspections of psychiatric hospitals. it's called the joint commission. they decide whether a hospital gets accredited or not. when you showed them your findings, how did they explain their decision to let hospitals keep accreditation even after these egre...
Well, they say that their role is very much to work with a hospital that has problems to help them improve, that they are not a, quote, "regulator," that they do not go in and punish a hospital. And they actually say that this process that they have allows hospitals to be much more forthcoming with them about potential...
well they say that their role is very. much to work with a hospital that has problems to help, them; improve that they are not a quote "regulator" that they do not go in, and punish a hospital and. they actually say that this process that they have allows hospitals to be much more forthcoming with them about potential
Well they say that their role is very much to work with a hospital that has problems to help them improve that they are not a quote "regulator" that they do not go in and punish a hospital And they actually say that this. process that they have allows hospitals to be much more forthcoming with them about potential
well, they say that their role is very much to work with a hospital that has problems to help them improve, that they are not a, quote, "regulator," that they do not go in and punish a hospital. and they actually say that this process that they have allows hospitals to be much more forthcoming with them about potential...
Do you find that a reasonable explanation?
do you find that a reasonable
Do you find that a reasonable
do you find that a reasonable explanation?
Well, we did find that hospitals that - the Joint Commission said, look; hospitals tend to get better after a violation when they retain their accreditation. But we found in our analysis that the vast majority of hospitals actually went on to have further violations.
well we did find that. hospitals that - the joint commission said look hospitals tend to get better after a violation when they retain their accreditation but we found in, our, analysis that the vast majority of hospitals actually went on to have further
Well we did find that hospitals. that - the Joint Commission said. look. hospitals, tend. to get better after a violation when, they retain their accreditation But we found in, our analysis that the vast; majority of hospitals actually went. on to; have further
well, we did find that hospitals that - the joint commission said, look; hospitals tend to get better after a violation when they retain their accreditation. but we found in our analysis that the vast majority of hospitals actually went on to have further violations.
So if there's more than a hundred psychiatric hospitals around the U.S. that have had egregious violations and yet still advertise this gold seal of approval, what does that mean for people who might be considering placing a loved one or themselves into a psychiatric hospital? What kind of guarantee can people have of ...
so if there's more than; a, hundred psychiatric hospitals, around the u.s that have had; egregious violations and yet, still advertise this gold seal of approval what does that mean for people who might be considering placing a loved one or themselves into a psychiatric hospital? what kind of guarantee can people have,...
So, if there's. more than a hundred psychiatric hospitals around, the U.S that have had egregious, violations and yet still advertise this. gold seal of approval what does that mean for people, who might be considering placing a loved one or themselves into a. psychiatric hospital? What kind of guarantee; can people ha...
so if there's more than a hundred psychiatric hospitals around the u.s. that have had egregious violations and yet still advertise this gold seal of approval, what does that mean for people who might be considering placing a loved one or themselves into a psychiatric hospital? what kind of guarantee can people have of ...
There is, I think, a concern that there's a false sense of safety that hospitals are able to promote and advertise. You have to also understand that the Joint Commission, which inspects and reviews hospitals often in lieu of regular state inspections - all of their surveys and inspections are private, where - if a stat...
there is i think a concern that there's a false sense of safety that hospitals are able to promote and advertise you have. to also understand that the joint commission which inspects and reviews hospitals; often in, lieu of regular state inspections - all of their surveys and inspections are private where - if, a, stat...
There is I think a concern that, there's a false sense, of safety that hospitals are able to promote and advertise You have to also understand that the Joint Commission which inspects and reviews hospitals often in lieu of. regular state inspections - all of their surveys and inspections are private. where - if a state...
there is, i think, a concern that there's a false sense of safety that hospitals are able to promote and advertise. you have to also understand that the joint commission, which inspects and reviews hospitals often in lieu of regular state inspections - all of their surveys and inspections are private, where - if a stat...
Stephanie Armour is a health policy reporter for The Wall Street Journal. Thanks for joining us today.
stephanie armour. is a health policy, reporter for the wall street journal thanks for joining us
Stephanie Armour is a health, policy reporter for. The Wall Street. Journal, Thanks for joining. us
stephanie armour is a health policy reporter for the wall street journal. thanks for joining us today.
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From the studios of NPR West, this is DAY TO DAY. I'm Alex Cohen.
from the studios. of npr. west this is day to day i'm alex
From the studios of NPR West this is DAY TO DAY I'm Alex
from the studios of npr west, this is day to day. i'm alex cohen.
And I'm Madeleine Brand.
and i'm madeleine
And, I'm Madeleine
and i'm madeleine brand.
Coming up, I speak with an Iranian-American who spent months in solitary confinement in an Iranian prison. He still doesn't know for sure why he was held or why he was released.
coming up i speak with an iranian-american who spent months in solitary confinement in an iranian prison he. still doesn't know. for sure why he was held or why he was
Coming up I speak with an Iranian-American who spent months in solitary confinement in an Iranian prison He still doesn't know for sure why he was held or why he was
coming up, i speak with an iranian-american who spent months in solitary confinement in an iranian prison. he still doesn't know for sure why he was held or why he was released.
But we begin today in Turkey, where the parliament approved a measure authorizing military attacks against the Kurdistan Workers Party in northern Iraq. The Kurdistan Workers Party, also known as the PKK, has been fighting for a separate state that would include territory now in Turkey.
but we begin today; in turkey where the. parliament approved a measure authorizing military attacks against the kurdistan workers party in northern iraq the kurdistan, workers party also known; as the pkk has been fighting for a separate state that would include territory now in
But we, begin today in Turkey where the parliament approved a measure authorizing military attacks against the Kurdistan Workers Party in northern Iraq The Kurdistan Workers Party also known as the PKK has been fighting for a separate, state that would include territory now in
but we begin today in turkey, where the parliament approved a measure authorizing military attacks against the kurdistan workers party in northern iraq. the kurdistan workers party, also known as the pkk, has been fighting for a separate state that would include territory now in turkey.
Iraqi leaders have been urging Turkey to not send troops across the border. We're joined now by Mahmoud Othman. He's a member of Iraq's parliament and he's from Kurdistan. Welcome back to the program.
iraqi leaders have been urging turkey to not send troops across the, border we're joined now by mahmoud othman he's a member of iraq's parliament and he's from kurdistan welcome back to the
Iraqi leaders have been urging Turkey to not send troops across the, border We're joined now by Mahmoud Othman He's a member of Iraq's parliament and he's from Kurdistan. Welcome back to the
iraqi leaders have been urging turkey to not send troops across the border. we're joined now by mahmoud othman. he's a member of iraq's parliament and he's from kurdistan. welcome back to the program.
Thank you.
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thank you.
So what's your reaction to today's vote?
so what's your reaction to today's
So what's your reaction to today's
so what's your reaction to today's vote?
Well, that was expected. But I think if it is implemented, because it's not very clear whether it's already implemented or more than when it will be, I think people are worried about it in Iraq and in the Kurdish area especially, because that is a stable area, and military incursions have been made in the last 25 years...
well that was expected but i think if it is implemented because it's not very. clear whether it's already implemented or more than when it will be i think people are worried about. it in iraq and in the kurdish area. especially because. that is a stable area and. military incursions have been made in the last 25 years ...
Well that was expected But I think if it, is implemented, because it's not very clear whether it's already implemented or, more; than when it will be I think people are worried about it in Iraq and in the Kurdish area especially because. that is a stable area and military incursions have been made in the last 25 years ...
well, that was expected. but i think if it is implemented, because it's not very clear whether it's already implemented or more than when it will be, i think people are worried about it in iraq and in the kurdish area especially, because that is a stable area, and military incursions have been made in the last 25 years...
And without solving any problem, more victims on the Turkish side, on the Kurdish side, and the aggression is still there. So that's why I think Turkey should think twice and try to solve this problem through peaceful means.
and without solving any problem more, victims, on the turkish, side on the kurdish side and the aggression is still there so that's why i, think turkey should think twice and try to solve, this problem. through peaceful
And without solving any problem more victims on, the Turkish side on the Kurdish, side and the aggression is still there So that's why I think. Turkey should think twice and try to solve. this problem through peaceful
and without solving any problem, more victims on the turkish side, on the kurdish side, and the aggression is still there. so that's why i think turkey should think twice and try to solve this problem through peaceful means.
You yourself are Kurdish. I'm wondering what kind of support these PKK rebels have among Iraqi Kurds.
you yourself are kurdish i'm wondering what kind of support these. pkk rebels have among iraqi
You yourself are Kurdish I'm wondering what kind of support these PKK rebels have among Iraqi
you yourself are kurdish. i'm wondering what kind of support these pkk rebels have among iraqi kurds.
Well, you see, we don't want to interfere in the Turkish affairs, but, you know, Kurds are a nation. They are divided between Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey. And these people - they have sympathy for each other, you know, but we don't want to interfere.
well you see we don't want to interfere in the, turkish affairs but you know, kurds are a nation they are divided between iraq iran syria and turkey. and, these. people - they have sympathy for each other you know but we don't want, to
Well, you see we don't, want to interfere in the Turkish affairs but you know Kurds are a nation They are. divided between Iraq Iran Syria and Turkey And these people - they have sympathy for each other you know but we don't want to
well, you see, we don't want to interfere in the turkish affairs, but, you know, kurds are a nation. they are divided between iraq, iran, syria and turkey. and these people - they have sympathy for each other, you know, but we don't want to interfere.
But because part of these Turkish Kurds are in our area, they have run away from fighting in Turkey, a lot of them are civilians. Some of them are armed. It's a problem which concerns us. Then we want to have a solution for it in a way that we could avoid fighting in the area.
but because part of these turkish kurds are in our area they have run away from fighting in turkey a lot of them are civilians some of; them are armed it's a problem which concerns us, then we want to; have a solution for it in a way. that we could avoid fighting in the
But, because, part of these Turkish, Kurds are in, our area, they have run away from fighting in Turkey a lot of them are civilians. Some, of them are armed It's a problem which concerns us Then, we want to have a solution for it in a way that we could avoid fighting in the
but because part of these turkish kurds are in our area, they have run away from fighting in turkey, a lot of them are civilians. some of them are armed. it's a problem which concerns us. then we want to have a solution for it in a way that we could avoid fighting in the area.
This week here in the U.S., the House will be considering a resolution that would officially refer to what happened in 1915 with the killing of Armenians as genocide. What effect do you see that vote having on this situation here in northern Iraq?
this week here in, the, u.s., the house will, be considering a resolution that would officially refer to what happened in 1915 with the killing of armenians as genocide what effect. do you see that vote. having on this situation here in northern
This week here in the U.S., the House will be considering a resolution; that would officially refer to. what happened in 1915 with the killing of Armenians as genocide What effect do you see. that vote having on this situation here in northern
this week here in the u.s., the house will be considering a resolution that would officially refer to what happened in 1915 with the killing of armenians as genocide. what effect do you see that vote having on this situation here in northern iraq?
Well, I think it has, because Turkey is very angry about it. And I think they have already said that if that resolution is passed by the House and then finally by the Congress, it will affect seriously their relation with the United States. And because Iraq is now under the control of the United States, so it may be re...
well i think it has because turkey is very angry about it and i. think they have already said that if that resolution is passed, by the house and then finally by the congress it will affect seriously their relation with the united states and because iraq is now under the control of the united states so it may be reflec...
Well I. think it has because Turkey is very angry about it. And I think they, have already said that if that, resolution, is passed by the House and then finally by the, Congress it will affect seriously their relation with the United States And because Iraq is now under the control of the United States so it may be re...
well, i think it has, because turkey is very angry about it. and i think they have already said that if that resolution is passed by the house and then finally by the congress, it will affect seriously their relation with the united states. and because iraq is now under the control of the united states, so it may be re...
So far diplomacy hasn't worked to resolve this conflict. What do you think can be done differently? What can your government do differently to try to resolve this?
so far diplomacy hasn't. worked to resolve this conflict what. do you think can be, done differently? what can your government, do differently to; try to resolve
So far diplomacy; hasn't worked to resolve this conflict What do. you think can be done differently? What can your government do differently to try to resolve
so far diplomacy hasn't worked to resolve this conflict. what do you think can be done differently? what can your government do differently to try to resolve this?
Well, I think the United States could (unintelligible) especially United States now is responsible for security of Iraq and its borders. They could do - that's very important for United States because stability in Iraq is important for them. And they have too many problems in Iraq. They don't want to add to it.
well i. think the. united. states could (unintelligible) especially, united states now is responsible for. security of iraq and. its borders they could. do - that's very important for united states because stability in iraq is important. for them and they have too; many. problems in iraq they, don't want to add to
Well I think the United States could (unintelligible) especially United States now is responsible, for security of, Iraq and its borders They could do - that's very important, for United States, because stability in Iraq is important for them And they have too many problems in Iraq They don't want to add to
well, i think the united states could (unintelligible) especially united states now is responsible for security of iraq and its borders. they could do - that's very important for united states because stability in iraq is important for them. and they have too many problems in iraq. they don't want to add to it.
We, in our government, say Kurdish regional government, and then in the Iraqi government in general, we are ready to guarantee that nothing negative, nothing bad, no military activity will come out from our area against Turkey. And whatever Turkey wants as guarantees for that, we are ready to accept it.
we in our government say kurdish regional government and then. in, the iraqi government in general we are ready to. guarantee that nothing negative nothing bad no military. activity will come out. from our area against turkey and, whatever. turkey wants, as guarantees for that we are ready to accept
We in our government say Kurdish, regional government and then in the, Iraqi. government, in general we are ready to guarantee that nothing negative nothing bad no military activity will come out from our. area against Turkey, And whatever Turkey wants as guarantees for that we are ready to accept
we, in our government, say kurdish regional government, and then in the iraqi government in general, we are ready to guarantee that nothing negative, nothing bad, no military activity will come out from our area against turkey. and whatever turkey wants as guarantees for that, we are ready to accept it.
Jayantha's general secretary of Sri Lanka's Working Journalists Association. He'd been campaigning against government restrictions on the media. He says he doesn't know exactly who attacked him. But in the days beforehand, he was repeatedly vilified in the state-run media. The attack on Jayantha took place after the en...
jayantha's general, secretary of sri lanka's working journalists association he'd, been campaigning against government restrictions on the media he says he doesn't know exactly who attacked him but; in, the days, beforehand he was repeatedly vilified in the. state-run media the attack on jayantha took place after the e...
Jayantha's general secretary of, Sri Lanka's Working; Journalists Association He'd been campaigning against government restrictions on the media He says he doesn't know exactly who attacked him But, in the days beforehand he, was repeatedly vilified in the state-run media The attack on Jayantha took place. after the en...
jayantha's general secretary of sri lanka's working journalists association. he'd been campaigning against government restrictions on the media. he says he doesn't know exactly who attacked him. but in the days beforehand, he was repeatedly vilified in the state-run media. the attack on jayantha took place after the en...
Rohan Edirisinha from the Center of Policy Alternatives in Colombo says there are moderates within the government. But he's worried about what he calls a drift towards authoritarianism in Sri Lanka. He says a culture of intolerance is lingering on.
rohan edirisinha from the center of policy alternatives in colombo says there are, moderates. within the government but he's worried about what he calls a drift towards authoritarianism in sri lanka he. says a culture of intolerance is lingering
Rohan Edirisinha from, the Center of Policy Alternatives in Colombo says there are moderates within the government But he's, worried about what he calls a drift towards authoritarianism in Sri. Lanka He says a culture of intolerance is lingering
rohan edirisinha from the center of policy alternatives in colombo says there are moderates within the government. but he's worried about what he calls a drift towards authoritarianism in sri lanka. he says a culture of intolerance is lingering on.
And so NGO's and people who might just articulate a different point of view continue to be targeted. And remember, there are whole lot of journalists who have fled the country, as well. So this is why I think there's a lot of concern about the future of democracy in Sri Lanka.
and so ngo's and people who might just articulate a different point, of view continue to be targeted and remember there are whole lot; of journalists who. have. fled; the, country as. well so this is why i think there's a lot of concern about, the, future. of democracy in sri
And so. NGO's, and people who might just articulate a different point of view continue, to be targeted And remember there are, whole lot of journalists, who have, fled the country as well So this is why I think there's a, lot of concern about the, future, of democracy in Sri
and so ngo's and people who might just articulate a different point of view continue to be targeted. and remember, there are whole lot of journalists who have fled the country, as well. so this is why i think there's a lot of concern about the future of democracy in sri lanka.
These concerns appear widely felt. They're shared by Jehan Perera of Sri Lanka's National Peace Council. But Perera says the island has a strong tradition of democracy. He hopes that'll now reemerge.
these concerns appear widely felt they're shared; by jehan, perera of. sri lanka's national peace council but perera says the island has a strong tradition. of democracy he hopes that'll now
These concerns appear widely felt; They're shared by Jehan Perera of Sri Lanka's National Peace Council But Perera says the island has a; strong tradition of democracy He hopes that'll now
these concerns appear widely felt. they're shared by jehan perera of sri lanka's national peace council. but perera says the island has a strong tradition of democracy. he hopes that'll now reemerge.
Now the war is over, and the government does not have the excuse of the war. And people will begin to start asking questions. And I'm hopeful that our past traditions will reassert themselves. At the moment, though, most people are, indeed, afraid to speak up.
now the war, is over and the government does not have the excuse of. the war and people will begin to start asking questions and i'm hopeful that our past traditions will, reassert themselves at the moment though most people are indeed, afraid to speak
Now the war is over and the government does not have the excuse, of, the war And. people will begin to start; asking. questions And I'm hopeful that our past traditions, will reassert themselves At the moment though most people are, indeed, afraid to speak
now the war is over, and the government does not have the excuse of the war. and people will begin to start asking questions. and i'm hopeful that our past traditions will reassert themselves. at the moment, though, most people are, indeed, afraid to speak up.
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In the bars of Colombo, there's a celebratory mood. People from the island's Sinhalese majority appear specially relieved. Now there'll be no more suicide bombings, they say. On the streets outside, the victorious face of the president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, beams down from the walls. There are still checkpoints and lots ...
in the bars, of colombo. there's a celebratory mood people from. the island's sinhalese majority appear specially. relieved now, there'll be no more suicide bombings they say on the streets outside the victorious face of the president mahinda rajapaksa beams down from the walls there are still checkpoints, and lots of ...
In the bars of Colombo there's; a celebratory mood People from the island's Sinhalese majority appear specially relieved, Now there'll be no more, suicide bombings they say On the streets outside, the victorious face of the president Mahinda Rajapaksa beams down from the walls There are still checkpoints and lots of so...
in the bars of colombo, there's a celebratory mood. people from the island's sinhalese majority appear specially relieved. now there'll be no more suicide bombings, they say. on the streets outside, the victorious face of the president, mahinda rajapaksa, beams down from the walls. there are still checkpoints and lots ...
The inspector general of police recently said that one of his objectives in the immediate future is to establish police stations throughout the north and the east. Most of these police personnel will be Sinhalese.
the inspector general of police recently said that one of his objectives in. the immediate future is to establish police stations throughout the north, and the east most of these police personnel will be
The inspector general, of police recently said that one of his, objectives. in the immediate future is, to establish police stations throughout the north and the east Most. of these police personnel will. be
the inspector general of police recently said that one of his objectives in the immediate future is to establish police stations throughout the north and the east. most of these police personnel will be sinhalese.
The national security has to be number one, for the next 10 years, at least.
the national security has to. be number one for the next 10 years at
The national security has to be number one for the next 10 years at
the national security has to be number one, for the next 10 years, at least.
Lakshman Hulugalle is director general of the Sri Lankan Government's Media Center for National Security.
lakshman hulugalle is director general of the sri lankan government's media center for national
Lakshman Hulugalle is director general of, the Sri Lankan Government's Media Center for National
lakshman hulugalle is director general of the sri lankan government's media center for national security.
Because country should have discipline. Country should have security. If we had proper security like what we are having today 25 years back, then this problem wouldn't have arise.
because country, should, have discipline country should have security. if we had proper security, like what we are having, today 25 years back. then this problem wouldn't have
Because country should have discipline. Country should have security If we had proper security like what we are having today 25 years back then this problem wouldn't have
because country should have discipline. country should have security. if we had proper security like what we are having today 25 years back, then this problem wouldn't have arise.
Hulugalle denies any suggestion this means Sri Lanka maybe heading towards becoming a police state.
hulugalle denies any suggestion this means sri lanka maybe heading towards becoming a police,
Hulugalle denies any suggestion, this means Sri Lanka maybe heading, towards becoming a police
hulugalle denies any suggestion this means sri lanka maybe heading towards becoming a police state.
No, not at all. We all want to sleep well in the night without fear. For that, we have to have security. We should have a powerful army. We should have a very powerful police force to ensure the civil security.
no not at all we all want to sleep well in; the night without fear for that we have to have. security we should have a powerful army we should have a very powerful police. force to ensure the civil
No not at all We all want, to sleep well. in the night without fear For that we have, to have. security We should have a powerful army, We should have a very powerful police force to ensure the civil
no, not at all. we all want to sleep well in the night without fear. for that, we have to have security. we should have a powerful army. we should have a very powerful police force to ensure the civil security.
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Back in the hospital, it'll be a long while before Poddala Jayantha sleeps well in the night. He'll be out of action for weeks, if not months. In the meantime, he says, it's hard to see who'll take up his cause.
back; in the hospital it'll be a long while before; poddala jayantha sleeps well in the. night he'll be out of action for weeks if not months in the. meantime he says it's hard to see who'll take up his
Back in the. hospital it'll be a long while before Poddala Jayantha sleeps well in the night He'll be out of action for weeks if not months In the meantime he says it's hard to see who'll take up his
back in the hospital, it'll be a long while before poddala jayantha sleeps well in the night. he'll be out of action for weeks, if not months. in the meantime, he says, it's hard to see who'll take up his cause.
(Through translator) People I have worked with for the media freedom in this country, and even the leaders, has fled. But I can't think even what I can do, because I am all alone.
(through translator) people i have worked with for the media freedom in this country and even the leaders has fled but i can't think even what i can. do because i am all
(Through, translator) People I have worked with for the media freedom in, this country and even the leaders has fled. But I can't think even what I can do because I am all
(through translator) people i have worked with for the media freedom in this country, and even the leaders, has fled. but i can't think even what i can do, because i am all alone.
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We begin the hour in Libya, where sounds of jubilation broke out in the eastern oil town of Ajdabiya.
we begin, the, hour in libya where sounds of jubilation broke out in the eastern oil town of
We begin, the hour in Libya where sounds of jubilation broke out. in the eastern oil town of
we begin the hour in libya, where sounds of jubilation broke out in the eastern oil town of ajdabiya.
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A week ago, the rebels lost control of the town. Today, they took it back.
a week ago the rebels lost control of the town today they took, it
A, week ago the rebels. lost control of the town, Today they took it
a week ago, the rebels lost control of the town. today, they took it back.
NPR's Eric Westervelt is there and filed this report.
npr's eric westervelt is there and filed this
NPR's Eric Westervelt is there and filed, this
npr's eric westervelt is there and filed this report.
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Jubilation in Ajdabiya as Western airstrikes destroyed Colonel Gadhafi's remaining tanks and heavy armor that were dug in along the northwestern gateway to this city of more than 130,000.
jubilation in ajdabiya as, western airstrikes; destroyed colonel gadhafi's remaining tanks and heavy armor that, were dug in along the northwestern gateway to, this city of more than
Jubilation in Ajdabiya as Western airstrikes destroyed Colonel Gadhafi's remaining, tanks and heavy. armor that were dug in. along the northwestern gateway to this city of more than
jubilation in ajdabiya as western airstrikes destroyed colonel gadhafi's remaining tanks and heavy armor that were dug in along the northwestern gateway to this city of more than 130,000.
Today, rebels and local residents swooped into the area, firing their weapons in celebration and picking through the wreckage. Scattered in the sand were metal tea kettles and food of the government soldiers - sitting next to the mangled and charred remains of tanks and armored troop carriers.
today rebels and local residents swooped into the area firing their, weapons in celebration. and picking through, the wreckage scattered in the sand were metal. tea kettles and food of the government soldiers - sitting. next to the mangled and charred remains of, tanks and armored troop
Today rebels and, local residents swooped into the area firing their weapons in celebration and picking through the; wreckage Scattered in the sand were metal tea kettles and food of the government, soldiers - sitting next to the mangled and, charred remains of tanks and. armored troop
today, rebels and local residents swooped into the area, firing their weapons in celebration and picking through the wreckage. scattered in the sand were metal tea kettles and food of the government soldiers - sitting next to the mangled and charred remains of tanks and armored troop carriers.
All over, people are celebrating the fall of Ajdabiya. And they're going through the leftovers, destroyed equipment of the Gadhafi military here - amid water bottles and tins of tuna and spent cartridges. They're grabbing old ammunition boxes and anything else they can find.
all over. people are, celebrating the fall of ajdabiya and they're going through the leftovers destroyed equipment of the gadhafi military here - amid water bottles and tins of tuna and spent cartridges they're grabbing old ammunition boxes and anything else they can
All over people are celebrating the fall of Ajdabiya And they're going through the leftovers destroyed equipment of the Gadhafi. military here - amid water bottles and tins of tuna and spent cartridges They're grabbing old ammunition boxes and anything. else. they can
all over, people are celebrating the fall of ajdabiya. and they're going through the leftovers, destroyed equipment of the gadhafi military here - amid water bottles and tins of tuna and spent cartridges. they're grabbing old ammunition boxes and anything else they can find.
In Tripoli today, a Gadhafi government spokesman called the pullback a tactical move, not a retreat. Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Kaim also lashed out at the West, accusing the coalition of effectively providing close air support for rebel troops, not just enforcing the U.N. resolution. Their aim is to push our armed...
in tripoli today a, gadhafi government spokesman called the pullback a tactical move not a retreat deputy, foreign minister khaled; kaim also lashed out at the west accusing; the coalition of effectively providing close air support for rebel troops not just enforcing the u.n resolution, their aim. is to push our armed ...
In Tripoli today a Gadhafi government spokesman called the pullback a tactical, move not a retreat Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Kaim also lashed out, at the West accusing the coalition of effectively providing close air support for rebel troops not just enforcing the U.N resolution Their aim is to push our armed forc...
in tripoli today, a gadhafi government spokesman called the pullback a tactical move, not a retreat. deputy foreign minister khaled kaim also lashed out at the west, accusing the coalition of effectively providing close air support for rebel troops, not just enforcing the u.n. resolution. their aim is to push our armed...
In Ajdabiya today, some civilians began to return. Chicken vendor Hani Abu Saoud Ali warily headed back to his poultry farm, with 200 birds packed high in cages on the back of his pick-up truck.
in ajdabiya today some civilians began to return chicken vendor hani abu saoud ali warily headed, back to his poultry farm with 200 birds packed high in cages. on. the back; of his pick-up
In Ajdabiya today, some civilians. began to, return Chicken, vendor Hani Abu Saoud Ali warily headed back to his poultry farm with 200 birds, packed high in cages on the back of his pick-up
in ajdabiya today, some civilians began to return. chicken vendor hani abu saoud ali warily headed back to his poultry farm, with 200 birds packed high in cages on the back of his pick-up truck.
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A chicken vendor is handing half a dozen live chickens to two men with rocket-propelled grenades, giving chickens to the rebels.
a chicken vendor is handing half a dozen live chickens to two men with rocket-propelled grenades giving chickens, to the.
A chicken vendor is handing half a dozen live chickens to two men with rocket-propelled grenades giving chickens to, the
a chicken vendor is handing half a dozen live chickens to two men with rocket-propelled grenades, giving chickens to the rebels.
At Ajdabiya's hospital, there were no patients - just a few very tired doctors. Near a cinderblock building on the hospital's edge, five bodies of Gadhafi soldiers lay outside.
at. ajdabiya's. hospital there were no patients - just a few very tired doctors near a cinderblock building, on the hospital's edge five bodies of, gadhafi, soldiers lay
At. Ajdabiya's hospital there. were no patients - just. a few very tired. doctors Near a cinderblock building on the hospital's edge five bodies of Gadhafi soldiers lay
at ajdabiya's hospital, there were no patients - just a few very tired doctors. near a cinderblock building on the hospital's edge, five bodies of gadhafi soldiers lay outside.
Peter Bouckaert, emergencies director at Human Rights Watch, says hospital staff have already started removing the dead.
peter bouckaert, emergencies. director at human rights watch, says hospital staff have already started removing the
Peter Bouckaert emergencies director at Human Rights Watch says hospital staff have already started removing the
peter bouckaert, emergencies director at human rights watch, says hospital staff have already started removing the dead.
They said that they've already buried most of the bodies in the graveyard outside so - and that there were quite a lot of casualties. So they were just photographing the bodies and burying them right away, without identification.
they said that they've, already buried most of the bodies in the, graveyard outside so - and, that there were quite a lot of casualties so they were just photographing the bodies and burying them right away without
They said that they've already buried most of the bodies in the graveyard outside so - and that there. were quite a lot of casualties So they were just photographing the, bodies and burying them. right away without
they said that they've already buried most of the bodies in the graveyard outside so - and that there were quite a lot of casualties. so they were just photographing the bodies and burying them right away, without identification.
As far as I'm concerned he should be, if necessary, packaged up and dropped into Jordan as quickly as possible. Apart from a few lawyer-whores, who queue up like taxis to defend the indefensible as long as they have some vast (unintelligible) in hand, winging bed-wetting liberals who prepared to actually fund this absu...
as far; as i'm concerned he should be if necessary packaged up and dropped; into jordan as quickly as possible apart from a few lawyer-whores who queue up like taxis to defend the, indefensible as long as they have some vast (unintelligible) in hand winging bed-wetting liberals, who prepared to actually, fund this absu...
As far as I'm, concerned he should be if necessary. packaged up and dropped into Jordan as quickly as possible Apart from a few lawyer-whores who queue up like taxis to defend the indefensible as long as they have some vast (unintelligible) in hand winging, bed-wetting liberals who prepared to, actually fund this absur...
as far as i'm concerned he should be, if necessary, packaged up and dropped into jordan as quickly as possible. apart from a few lawyer-whores, who queue up like taxis to defend the indefensible as long as they have some vast (unintelligible) in hand, winging bed-wetting liberals who prepared to actually fund this absu...
It's complete absolute rubbish, utter baloney. He is certainly not an apologist for Osama Bin Laden.
it's complete absolute rubbish utter baloney he is certainly not an apologist. for osama bin
It's complete absolute rubbish utter baloney He is certainly not an apologist for. Osama Bin,
it's complete absolute rubbish, utter baloney. he is certainly not an apologist for osama bin laden.
Gareth Pierce is Abu Qatada's attorney. The softly-spoken human rights lawyer made her name when she successfully overturned the wrongful convictions of four Irishmen accused of being IRA terrorists. Pierce says Abu Qatada's case strikes at the heart of centuries-old British freedoms.
gareth pierce is abu qatada's attorney the softly-spoken human rights lawyer made her name when she successfully overturned the wrongful convictions of four. irishmen accused of being ira terrorists pierce says abu qatada's, case strikes at the heart of centuries-old british
Gareth, Pierce is Abu Qatada's attorney, The softly-spoken human rights lawyer made her name when she successfully overturned the wrongful convictions of four Irishmen accused of being. IRA terrorists Pierce says Abu Qatada's case. strikes at the heart of centuries-old, British
gareth pierce is abu qatada's attorney. the softly-spoken human rights lawyer made her name when she successfully overturned the wrongful convictions of four irishmen accused of being ira terrorists. pierce says abu qatada's case strikes at the heart of centuries-old british freedoms.
Inevitably a deportee, a foreign national, a perceived radical, a perceived supporter of terrorism is going to attract no sympathy whatsoever. However, it's all the more important that we fight for the rights of those people.
inevitably a deportee, a foreign, national, a perceived radical a perceived supporter. of terrorism is going to attract no sympathy whatsoever however it's all the more important that we fight for the rights of. those
Inevitably a deportee a foreign, national a perceived. radical a perceived supporter of. terrorism, is going to attract no sympathy whatsoever However it's all the more. important that we fight for; the. rights of those
inevitably a deportee, a foreign national, a perceived radical, a perceived supporter of terrorism is going to attract no sympathy whatsoever. however, it's all the more important that we fight for the rights of those people.