On Newsline (23 September 2009): Worldwide corruption and widespread corporate fraud key factors in last year's credit crisis, says Transparency International; Dutch/Argentinian pilot arrested in Spain on charges that he flew 'death flights' during Argentina's military junta; and will President Barack Obama's call for a nuclear-free world become reality?

Listen to today's programme:

Global corruption instrumental in last year's credit crisis

Corporate fraud, bribery, cartels and widespread corruption were key factors in last year's credit crisis, says Transparency International, a group which monitors the worldwide impact of corruption. In a report published today, it says that ongoing corruption makes it difficult to realise sustainable economic growth in the world.

Listen to an interview with Transparency's Christiaan Poortman

Dutch pilot arrested for his alleged role in Argentina's 'dirty war'

A Dutch/Argentinian pilot was arrested in Spain on Tuesday on charges that he flew 'death flights' for Argentina's military dictatorship in the '70s and '80s. Since a 2005 reversal of an amnesty for those involved in the 'dirty war', Argentina has been actively pursuing former members of the security forces.

Listen to an interview with human rights expert Vidal Martin from Spain's international think tank Fride.

Barack Obama's nuclear free world: fantasy or reality?

On Thursday US President Barack Obama chairs a special meeting at the UN Security Council which focuses on nuclear non-proliferation. Earlier this year he called for a nuclear free world but how realistic can that be?

Listen to an interview with David Andelman, editor of the World Policy Journal. 

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