A Sabian Mandaean prepares for baptism in the Tigris. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. We’ll learn about the Sabian Mandaeans, a persecuted minority religious group in Iraq. Listen now to this report. Then, we’ll hear about the issues facing newly arrived refugees in America. Listen here. Finally, we’ll hear…
A child sleeps on the streets of Kabul. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. We’ll learn about an Afghan program that takes a new approach to reconstruction aid. Rosanna Kim reports. Then, we’ll hear about the controversy surrounding Iraq’s census. Gabriel Ramirez has the story. Finally, we’ll hear several perspectives…
Iraqis prepare election posters. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear about the negotiations necessary to form a majority coalition in the Iraqi government. Madeleine Abromowitz and Emily Hager report. Next, we learn about attempts to revive the conversation about the wars on…
Men dance during the celebration of the Nowruz holiday in Kabul. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. 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…
An Iraqi official displays a recovered stolen artifact. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. 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…
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.…
Buzkashi is the Afghan national sport. It is a combination of rugby and polo. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we’ll explore the popular Afghan game of Buzkashi. Alan Zhao reports. Then, Iraq’s Parliamentary election is just around the corner. We’ll hear about what…
Bryan Lentz is running for Congress from Pennsylvania’s 7th district. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, The question of debaathification has dominated most of Iraq’s parliamentary campaign. But for many, that’s not the top issue. We speak with a candidate who hopes to use…
An Iraqi election official checks the seals on a ballot box at a polling station. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we investigate how the Baathist issue has disrupted the upcoming parliamentary elections. Abdulla Mizead reports. Next, we take a look at the hardships…