An Afghan farmer working in his vegetable field in Nangarhar Province. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear about small businesses in Afghanistan that are trying to offer farmers an alternative to planting poppies – by making soap and perfume. Emily Hager reports.…

A roadside book market in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at how war in Iraq has affected local artists and their work. We meet an Iraqi filmmaker who dared to shoot a movie on the streets of Baghdad.…

An Iraqi police captain at a graduation ceremony for former Sons of Iraq at the al-Furat Police Training center. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we learn about the transfer of the Sons of Iraq from American to Iraqi control – and what awaits…

Market stands line Baghdad street. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we compile the most compelling stories that we’ve heard over the past year in our series, A Day in the Life. First, we hear from Fuad Mufta, an Iraqi refugee in Syria, about…

Iraqi women stand at a Baghdad checkpoint. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we learn about how the “Daughters of Iraq” have helped to decrease the rise of female suicide bombers in Iraq. Elizabeth Threlkeld reports. Read the transcript here. We also hear about…

US soldiers in Afghanistan honoring Veterans Day. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear US veterans talk about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. We hear from a soldier trying to put his mind – and marriage – back together. Wren Elhai reports.…

An Iraqi soldier paints over pro-Saddam graffiti in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear how Iraqis after the fall of Saddam found their voices through graffiti, and the impact of what they had to say. Dani Noble reports. We also speak…

Barack Obama and John McCain at the presidential debate in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we look at how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are playing into the American presidential election – and consider how the results of that election…

An Iraqi Christian carries humanitarian aid in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at the unfinished US-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement and its importance to both governments. Jess Engebretson and Daniel Symonds report. Next, we examine the wave of…

Afghan teachers in training. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear from an American elementary school teacher who has taught in Afghanistan nine times. Listen now to Cyrus Stoller’s report. We also examine how the militant presence in Pakistan is growing, despite generous…