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War News Radio fills the gaps in the media's coverage of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan by providing balanced and in-depth reporting, historical perspective, and personal stories. Today WNR is heard around the country on over 50 radio stations and around the world by thousands online.

This Week
February 5th, 2010

Up In Smoke

Tony Blair defends his decision to invade Iraq in front of a public hearing. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.
Bombings

This week on War News Radio, We investigate the US military’s use of burn pits to dispose of trash at military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how some veterans believe the pits have created serious health problems. Louis Katz reports.

Next, we hear from photojournalist about her experiences in Iraq at the beginning of the war. Sammia Abbas has the story.

Finally, we take a look at the building boom that is changing the face of cities in Iraqi Kurdistan. Kyle Goekner-Wald brings us more.

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

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    This week on War News Radio, we hear the stories of two young soldiers and their thoughts on the wars. Gabriel Ramirez reports.

    Next, we learn about Iraq’s efforts to recover its antiquities after the war. Sam Hirshman and Clare Kobasa have the story.

    Finally, we hear about military families against the war. Sammia Abbas brings us more.

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

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