Market stands line Baghdad street. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we compile the most compelling stories that we’ve heard over the past year in our series, A Day in the Life.

First, we hear from Fuad Mufta, an Iraqi refugee in Syria, about his hopes for getting political asylum in the United States. Elise Garrity prepared this report.

Next, we speak with a refugee who found his way to the United Kingdom, but is now second-guessing his decision to leave. Listen now to this report.

We also talk with a garbage collector about his work. Ayub Nuri reports.

Then, we speak with a chef in Baghdad about his restaurant’s day to day operations. Listen now to this report.

Next, we hear from an Imam from the town of Hawija about his struggles to guide the faithful through difficult times. Listen now to this report.

Finally, we talk with a nurse in Kirkuk’s general hospital about how he treats victims of explosions. Listen now to this report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

Iraqi women stand at a Baghdad checkpoint. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we learn about how the “Daughters of Iraq” have helped to decrease the rise of female suicide bombers in Iraq. Elizabeth Threlkeld reports. Read the transcript here.

We also hear about why the reopening of a Baghdad bridge has brought hope to Sunnis and Shiites alike. Elise Garrity reports.

Then, we find out about the challenges facing Iraq’s internally displaced people as they think about how – and where – to vote in the upcoming provincial elections. Jess Engebretson reports.

Finally, we check in on the current state of higher education at two very different universities in Iraq. Dani Noble reports.

These stories, plus the week’s news, this week on War News Radio.

US soldiers in Afghanistan honoring Veterans Day. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we hear US veterans talk about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

We hear from a soldier trying to put his mind – and marriage – back together. Wren Elhai reports.

We also hear how being a marine changed one man’s life. Duncan Gromko reports.

Then, we hear from soldiers on active duty who are also actively against the war. Max Parke reports.

Finally, the mother of a young Iraq veteran speaks about her son’s challenges readjusting to life in the United States. Elise Garrity reports.

These stories on this week’s War News Radio.

An Iraqi soldier paints over pro-Saddam graffiti in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we hear how Iraqis after the fall of Saddam found their voices through graffiti, and the impact of what they had to say. Dani Noble reports.

We also speak with Iraqis and Afghans about their reactions to news of Obama’s victory. Ankhi Thakurta and Jessi Holler report.

Then, we learn about a program working to get Arabic storybooks into the hands of Iraqi children. Anna Shechtman reports.

Finally, we speak with an expert about the challenges facing Afghanistan and how to confront them. Emily Hager reports.

These stories, plus the week’s news on War News Radio.