President Obama outlines his Afghan strategy in a televised address. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we hear from military experts about US strategy in Afghanistan. Jared Nolan and Louis Katz report.

And, we learn what some Afghans feel about President Obama’s new plan for their country. Sam Hirshman tells us more.

Finally, we take a look at press freedom in Iraq. Abdulla Mizead has the story.

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

Two Afghan boys from Khost province, Afghanistan.Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we hear about Afghanistan’s dancing boys, children who are exploited to entertain wealthy adults. Kyle Goeckner-Wald reports.

We also find out about the toll that a severe water shortage has been taking place in Iraq. Louis Katz tells us more.

Finally, we learn about how Afghanistan’s schools are suffering from limited resources. Samia Abass has the story.

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

The aftermath of a car bomb near Al-Rashid Street in 2004. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

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.

Abdullah Abdullah, former Afghan Presidential candidate, speaks during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

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.

A man walks past the crater caused by a massive bomb attack in front of the building of the Ministry of Justice in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we find out about the bombings which rocked Baghdad this week. Abdulla Mizead reports.

Then, we hear about gangs in the military. Alan Zhao and Kyle Goeckner-Wald report.

Finally, we hear about the situation of Palestinian refugees in Iraq. Samia Abbass tells us more.

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