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    Hearts and Minds

    February 22nd, 2008
    Father and child viewing a procession. Photo courtesy of the AP.

    This week on War News Radio, we hear about how an American non-profit is sending Kurdish children overseas for heart treatment they can’t get back home. Listen now to Laura Bolger’s report.

    We also hear about a newly reopened language school in Sulimaniyah that teaches students about the finer points of American English. Listen now to Michael Xu’s report.

    In Iraq 101, we learn more about the Mahdi Army and its feud with the Badr Brigade. Listen now to Emanne Desjardin’s report.

    And, in our series, A Day in the Life, we hear from a member of Iraq’s Commission on Public Integrity. Listen now.

    Finally, in Afghanistan 101, we find out how Afghanistan’s neighbors have influenced the war. Listen now to Emily Hager and Aaron Schwartz’s report.

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

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    One Response to “Hearts and Minds”

    1. Communa Says:
      February 23rd, 2008 at 1:06 am

      Hi, Why is this week’s news labelled WarNewsRadio080215.mp3，Not WarNewsRadio080222.mp3 ? I download it and last week’s report got deleted.

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