Archive for November, 2009
Word for Word
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This week on War News Radio, we speak to Iraqi interpreters about their work translating for the US military. Louis Katz reports.
Then, we find out what life is like for the many Afghans disabled by war and illness. Maggie Delorme has the story.
And, a refresher on the historic links between Iraq and Israel. Dani Noble reports.
Finally, we check in with a women’s rights activist who is working to change opinions — and laws — in Iraq. Gabriel Ramirez reports.
Contentious Count
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This week on War News Radio, we learn about the political tension that is delaying Iraq’s census. Gabriel Ramirez reports.
We also take a closer look at Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan’s recently re-elected president. Will Treece has the story.
Finally, we hear about the challenges that soldiers with traumatic brain injuries face after they return home. Emily Hager reports.
These stories this week, plus the week’s news.
Memory Lane
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This week on War News Radio, we learn about Baghdad’s famous Al-Rashid Street and how it has changed since the war. Madeleine Abromowitz reports. Read the transcript here.
We also hear about veterans who find themselves homeless after returning from war. Caitlin Jennings has the story.
Finally, we hear from an Iraqi writer about the challenges of life without regular electricity- and his plea for asylum in Mozambique. Listen now to this report.
These stories this week, plus the week’s news.
Dropping Out
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This week on War News Radio, we find out about Abdullah Abdullah’s withdrawal from the Afghan elections. Emily Hager and Clare Kobasa report.
We hear about the real estate boom in the Kurdish region of Iraq. Kyle Goeckner-Wald reports.
Finally, we hear about the Sabian Mandaeans, an ethnic and religious minority forced to flee Iraq after the 2003 US invasion. Caitlin Jennings tells us more.
These stories this week, plus the week’s news.
