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Iraq is famous for its oil fields. But Iraqis still have to wait in long, dangerous lines to buy gas. This week on War News Radio, we find out why. Listen now to Hansi Lo Wang’s extended report.

Then, we hear a Vietnam veteran’s reaction to President Bush’s State of the Union Address. Listen now to Michael Drezner’s report.

Finally, time for another lesson: it’s Taliban 101. Listen now to Emily Hager’s report.

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

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This week on War News Radio, we take a look at Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s recent diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. Listen now to this report.

And, how has Egypt responded to recent U.S. efforts to turn around the situation in Iraq? Listen now to Reuben Heyman-Kantor’s report.

We also hear from Individual Ready Reservists who never expected to get called up for duty. Listen now to John Williams’s report.

Finally, we speak with one young Iraqi man about the life he’s hoping to have in Warsaw, Poland. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

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

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Despite mounting pressure to start withdrawing U.S. forces, President Bush announced this week his decision to send more than 20,000 additional troops to Iraq.

This week on War News Radio, we examine the president’s latest war plan for Iraq. Is it a change in policy, or just more of the same? Listen now to this report.

We also explore the illegal market for Iraqi antiquities. Trading priceless relics is not just a risky business; for some it can mean life or death. Listen now to Part 1 and Part 2 of this report from Hansi Lo Wang and Shelley Salant.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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This week on War News Radio, we hear the voices of U.S. forces and the individual stories of those serving in Iraq.

First, is it the fast road to citizenship that inspires non-citizens to enlist in the U.S. army, or is it patriotism? Listen now to this report from Aaron Schwartz & Hansi Lo Wang.

And, we hear from students at the U.S. service academies, where a diploma can be a ticket to Iraq. Listen now to Sarah Manion’s report.

Then, thousands of private military contractors are performing jobs once reserved for enlisted forces. But, are they doing a good job? Listen now to Alex Marlowe Ginsberg’s report.

Finally, one Marine began his life-changing journey while the world around him was changing too. Listen now to Duncan Gromko’s report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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