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Local residents share sweets after the government decision to implement Islamic Law in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we profile an independent theater production that examines the ways the national media shapes conversations between individuals. Dani Noble reports.

Then, we find out more about the deal between the Pakistani government and militants in the Swat Valley, and what it might mean for Afghanistan. Emily Hager reports.

Finally, we hear from an Iraqi refugee who made it to the UK – but now regrets leaving home. Listen now to this report.

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