Israel to cut electricity in Gaza

This BBC World Service podcast covers major global news stories from March 9th, including the escalating violence in Syria against the Alawite community (resulting in hundreds of civilian deaths), Israel's decision to cut off electricity to Gaza to pressure Hamas for hostage release, Mark Carney's landslide victory as Canada's next Prime Minister, and the banning of Romania's far-right presidential candidate. The podcast also features a retrospective on the life and work of South African playwright Athol Fugard and discusses the use of 3D printing technology for affordable housing in Australia. A segment highlights the WTA's new maternity leave policy funded in part by Saudi Arabia, sparking debate about "sportswashing." Listeners gain an understanding of current global events and their implications.