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Men dance during the celebration of the Nowruz holiday in Kabul. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.
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This week on War News Radio, we learn about the Persian New Year, a holiday that has been celebrated for over 3000 years. Jared Nolan and Gabriel Ramirez report.

Next, we hear about attempts to restore Iraq’s national museum, which was looted during the 2003 invasion. Clare Kobasa and Sam Hirshman have the story.

Finally, we hear from a combat medic about his experiences in Iraq. Jared Nolan has more.

These stories this week, plus the week’s news.

Categories : 2010 Spring
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An Iraqi official displays a recovered stolen artifact. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.
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This week on War News Radio, we hear about a groundbreaking partnership that seeks to protect antiquities in Iraq and Afghanistan. Kyle Goeckner-Wald and Aaron Moser report.

Next, we explore the world of Arabic literature. Anna Shechtman has the story.

Finally, we hear about Iraq’s struggle with drugs. Kyle Goeckner-Wald has more.

These stories this week, plus the week’s news.

Categories : 2010 Spring
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An Afghan girl carries water to her Kabul home. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.
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This week on War News Radio, we learn about an aid program that seeks to have a more direct impact on the lives of Afghans. Rosanna Kim reports.

Then, we speak with two members of the newest generation of US soldiers. Gabriel Ramirez has the story.

After that, we learn about the controversy surrounding temporary marriages in Iraq. Emily Hager brings us more.

Finally, we hear about the plight of Afghanistan’s dancing boys. Kyle Goeckner-Wald reports.

Categories : 2010 Spring
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From left to right, US screeenwriter Mark Boal, US director Kathryn Bigelow, producer Greg Shapiro and French Nicolas Chartier, pose for the photographers with their awards for Best Film for ‘ The Hurt Locker’, in the media room at the British Academy Film Awards. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.
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This week on War News Radio, we talk to veterans about the accuracy of the Iraq War film ‘The Hurt Locker’. Aaron Moser, Alan Zhao and Louis Katz report.

Then, we speak with a US combat medic who served in Iraq. Jared Nolan has the story.

And, we hear about Iraq’s parliamentary elections and what’s being done to ensure that votes from refugees outside the country count. Sam Hirshman has the story.

Finally, we’ll learn about the complex relationship between Iraq, Israel, and Palestine. Dani Noble has the story.

These stories this week, plus the week’s news.

Categories : 2010 Spring
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