Archive for February, 2010
Up For Grabs
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This week on War News Radio, we’ll explore the popular Afghan game of Buzkashi. Alan Zhao reports.
Then, Iraq’s Parliamentary election is just around the corner. We’ll hear about what some Iraqis want from their future government. Gabriel Ramirez has the story.
Finally, we’ll learn about the dangers facing Iraqi journalists. Abdulla Mizead brings us more.
These stories this week, plus the week’s news.
Campaigning
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This week on War News Radio, The question of debaathification has dominated most of Iraq’s parliamentary campaign. But for many, that’s not the top issue. We speak with a candidate who hopes to use his seat to battle corruption. Abdulla Mizead reports.
Then, we’ll hear from a candidate for the United States Congress who says his service in Iraq will inform his work on Capitol Hill. Kyle Goeckner-Wald has the story.
Finally, traumatic brain injury affects more than one in five veterans coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan. We hear about researchers who are trying to understand it better. Emily Hager brings us more.
These stories this week, plus the week’s news.
Ballot Battles
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This week on War News Radio, we investigate how the Baathist issue has disrupted the upcoming parliamentary elections. Abdulla Mizead reports.
Next, we take a look at the hardships of homeless American veterans. Caitlin Jennings has the story.
Finally, we speak to Iraqi interpreters about their work translating for the US military. Louis Katz brings us more.
These stories this week, plus the week’s news.
Up In Smoke
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This week on War News Radio, We investigate the US military’s use of burn pits to dispose of trash at military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how some veterans believe the pits have created serious health problems. Louis Katz reports.
Next, we hear from photojournalist about her experiences in Iraq at the beginning of the war. Sammia Abbas has the story.
Finally, we take a look at the building boom that is changing the face of cities in Iraqi Kurdistan. Kyle Goekner-Wald brings us more.
These stories this week, plus the week’s news.
