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A Shi’a mosque in downtown Baghdad that was bombed in summer of 2007. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week, while War News Radio takes a week of winter vacation, we proudly present our favorite pieces from this past summer.

First, we hear about the survival tactics of interpreters in Iraq, and how they escape from the war zone. Listen now to Eric Chiang’s report.

We also hear about the challenges facing Iraqi journalists who choose to stay. Listen now to Meredith Firetog’s report.

Then, we find out how a surge in Shi’a apocalyptic belief is changing the politics of mosque bombings in Iraq. Listen now to Sonny Sidhu’s report.

Finally, we look back at the troubled history of Iraqi sports. Listen now to Matthew Diaz’s report.

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This week on War News Radio, we meet two couples who tell us about the difficulties of romance across cultural and political boundaries. Listen now to Candice Nguyen’s report.

And we speak with reporter Elizabeth Rubin, who tells us how life in Kabul is changing fast. Listen now to Emily Hager’s report.

In Iraq 101, we hear about the role Iraq has played in the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, and how the current war in Iraq has changed the dynamics of that conflict. Listen now to Meredith Firetog’s report.

And, in our series, A Day in the Life, an Iraqi journalist tells us more about the conditions in the city of Fallujah. Listen now.

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

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This week on War News Radio, we hear from Iraqis struggling to live with only a few hours of electricity a day, and learn why the Ministry of Electricity hasn’t been able to fix the problem. Listen now to Sam Barrows’s report.

Then, we turn the page and look at book markets in Iraq. Listen now to Elise Garrity’s report.

In Afghanistan 101, we hear about how land mines planted decades ago are still affecting life for Afghans today. Listen now to Dan Symonds’s report.

And we hear from a journalist in Nasriyah about life in one of Iraq’s more peaceful provinces. Listen now.

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

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AP Photo/Hadi Mizban.

This week on War News Radio, we hear from aid workers and refugees who discussed the issues surrounding the Iraqi refugee dilemma at a recent panel in New York. Listen now to Jordan Bernhardt’s report.

We also hear from Middle East expert Michael Oren, who gives his take on the historical context of America’s involvement in the Middle East. Listen now to Dan Symonds and Jon Erwin-Frank’s report.

Then, we delve into the debate over whether detainees at Guantanamo Bay have the right to habeus corpus. Listen now to Liz Beirut’s report.

Finally, in our A Day in the Life series, we learn how the war has affected the routine of an Iraqi imam, both inside and outside the mosque. Listen now.

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

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Iraqi soldiers on a patrol in Kirkuk. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we speak with a reporter in Kirkuk province who’s been following the Iraqi police and army as they take on a major security operation. Listen now.

We also learn how some Iraqis have developed a taste for American television. Listen now to Emanne Desjardins’s report.

Then, we hear about one man’s dream to rebuild Iraq’s film industry. Listen now to Hansi Lo Wang’s report.

Finally, in our A Day in the Life series, we hear the story of an Iraqi garbage collector. Listen now.

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

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Aid workers distributing drinking water in a refugee camp in southern Iraq. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we look at how the war has changed the lives and music of Iraqi musicians. Listen now to Dan Symonds’ report.

We also speak to one Iraqi family who received a special immigration visa to come to the United States. Listen now to Cyrus Stoller’s report.

And, in Iraq 101, we find out more about rival Shi’a groups in the Southern Iraqi province of Basra. Listen now to Calvin Ho’s report.

Finally, in our A Day in the Life series, we hear from an Iraqi refugee now living in Syria. Listen now.

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

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An old man reading the Kurdish weekly, Hawlati. Photo courtesy of the Hawlati.

This week on War News Radio, we hear from Iraqi fixers, who have helped western reporters in Iraq do their job. Listen now to Tally Sharma’s report.

We also learn about the Kurdish parliament’s new media law. Listen now to Calvin Ho’s report.

And, in Iraq 101, we find out more about the controversy surrounding Chemical Ali’s prolonged trial. Listen now to Meredith Firetog’s report.

Finally, in our A Day in the Life series, we hear from a chef in Baghdad who tells us what it’s like to work in an Iraqi restaurant. Listen now.

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

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