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Closing Out the Old Year and Ringing In the New
Guest host Sara Terry looks back at some of the biggest stories of 2010, including the economy and a shift to the right on the political front. How will those two stories play out in the year ahead? We also look at some simple and surprising ideas for how to make the world a better place, and we look at the years behind and ahead of us from a different perspective – the developing world. Also, Ivory Coast's UN ambassador warns of genocide, and tracking the flow of humanitarian dollars. How effective is aid money in reaching the people it's meant to help?
By Sara Terry • • 50m ListenGuest host Sara Terry looks back at some of the biggest stories of 2010, including the economy and a shift to the right on the political front. How will those two stories play out in the year ahead? We also look at some simple and surprising ideas for how to make the world a better place, and we look at the years behind and ahead of us from a different perspective – the developing world. Also, Ivory Coast's UN ambassador warns of genocide in his country. On Reporter's Notebook, how effective is humanitarian aid in reaching those who need it, in places like Haiti and other parts of the world?
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3 storiesUN Ambassador Warns of Genocide in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast's newly appointed ambassador to the United Nations says his country is on the brink of genocide , as the result of the ongoing dispute over who won last month's presidential election.
Read the story8 minClosing Out the Old Year and Ringing In the New
Those end-of-the-year wrap-ups are starting to show up everywhere, and they're not making for cheery reading. 2010 was a rough year for many people who continued to struggle. In the United States, the news was dominated by the economy and big changes on the political landscape as Tea Partiers shook up the status quo. What's ahead on horizon?
Read the story36 minDisasters and Humanitarian Aid in 2010
Each year brings with it some crisis that calls for huge amounts of aid. 2010 started with a devastating earthquake in Haiti. Governments, individuals and non-governmental organizations always respond to the need, but does aid always reach those who need it? Are there better ways to deliver humanitarian assistance?
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