Weekly Newscast – December 12, 2014

United States: CIA Torture Report Released on Tuesday On Tuesday, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released its report on CIA interrogation and torture methods. The report criticized CIA methods on grounds that the “enhanced interrogation” was not effective at gaining information, that these methods were not necessary in providing…

Travelers

This month on War News Radio, “Travelers.” We consider the most recent wave of immigration, one that has attracted so much U.S. media attention. We recognize that it is both common and incredibly unique. It shares elements with previous migrations throughout history – clear reasons to abandon home, arduous journeys…

Weekly Newscast – December 5, 2014

This week on War News Radio, Boko Haram is suspected in a deadly attack on the Nigerian city of Damaturu, an Egyptian judge sentenced almost 200 members of the Muslim Brotherhood to death, a United Nations report found that the United States failed to comply with the international convention against…

Weekly Newscast – November 20, 2014

This week on War News Radio, North Korea threatened to conduct another nuclear test after the United Nations recommended its leaders face charges of crimes against humanity, 4 rabbis were killed in a Jerusalem Synagogue, President Obama unveiled a new immigration plan, Israeli forces destroyed the home of a Palestinian…

Facing the Unknown

This month on War News Radio, ” Facing the Unknown.” We are showcasing stories of protest and ongoing battles around the world. Take a listen. Special thanks to our audio editors: Jerry Qin and Lily Tyson.

Weekly Newscast – October 10, 2014

This week on War News Radio, despite airstrikes by the Unites States and its allies, ISIS now controls much of the Syrian city of Kobani, hostilities have broken out between Indian and Pakistani forces in the border region of Kashmir, the Canadian parliament approved anti-ISIS airstrikes, and more.

Voices of Discontent

This month on War News Radio, “Voices of Discontent.” We are showcasing different stories of protest and independence going on simultaneously around the world. First, we speak with demonstrators at the People’s Climate March. Next, we hear the first part of a two-part series about how living and traveling in…