Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'anticipating'

Anticipating Obama With A Debate Team

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama will be giving his big speech on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous I Have a Dream speech, meaning the stakes are extremely high. We visit with a local speech and debate team in Denver to see what they are looking for.

Red Sox and Oakland Athletics Play in Tokyo

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:51:00 EDT

The Major League Baseball season swings into action on Tuesday, when the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics tangle in Tokyo. Takashi Shimada, a Japanese businessman and baseball fanatic, says he's eagerly anticipating the game and the return of Daisuke Matsuzaka, a superstar in Japan who now pitches for the Sox.

Vancouver Prostitutes Plan Ahead for Olympics

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST

The Winter Olympics are still years away, but a group of Vancouver prostitutes is acting prophylactically. Anticipating a surge in business, they're seeking official approval for a "co-op" brothel -- a facility to provide testing and other services for Vancouver's men and women of the street.

Middle East Considers Impact of U.S. Leaving Iraq

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 08:00:00 EST

The long-awaited Baker-Hamilton report is expected to be released Wednesday, and Americans aren't the only ones anticipating the recommendations; Iraq's neighbors are also waiting to see what the panel will say. Middle Eastern journalists describe the area's expectations about the pending Iraq report. They include Ibrahim Hamidi, Damascus Bureau chief for Al Hayat; Nabil al-Sharif, Editor in Chief of Ad-Dustour; and Rami Khori, Editor at Large of the Daily Star.

Bush, Blair Cite Progress, Missteps in Iraq

Fri, 26 May 2006 09:08:00 EDT

President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Thursday night they will stay the course in Iraq, but they expect Iraq's new government to begin taking a larger security role. Asked about regrets, the president cited his "tough talk" in challenging insurgents. Blair said he regretted not anticipating so much bloodshed in Iraq.

Arroyo's Troubles Stir Speculation in Philippines

Sun, 12 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo became president of the Philippines after corruption charges forced her predecessor from power. Now Arroyo's husband, son and nephew face similar accusations. Filipinos anticipating Arroyo's departure face an old problem: Who will replace her?