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An Iranian border guard post on the Iran-Iraq border. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we take a look at US-Iran diplomacy and hear from analysts about what it means for the two countries to be engaging in talks. Asher Sered and Alex Imas report.

Then, three Iranian-Americans weigh in on US-Iran relations. Kristin Caspar reports.

Next, we hear about a boxing program in Afghanistan that is teaching young women how to roll with the punches. Listen now to Elise Garrity’s report.

Finally, we hear what Iraqi civilians have to say about the timetable for US withdrawal. Sonny Sidhu reports.

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An Iraqi army patrol at Kirkuk’s northern gate. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we examine why the negotiations over the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the Iraqi governments have stalled. Asher Sered and Sonny Sidhu prepared this report.

We also talk to two college professors who are sending help from America to Iraqi universities in the form of books. Elizabeth Hipple reports.

Next, we learn about the Chaldeans, a Christian minority with a 6,000-year presence in Iraq that is now struggling to survive. Listen now to Kristin Caspar’s report.

Finally, we take a look at how Iraqi athletes have bounced back from oppression under Saddam’s regime. Matthew Diaz reports.

These stories, this week on War News Radio.
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An insurgent in custody of the Iraqi army
in Mousel. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we consider the Awakening movement as a path to better security in Iraq. First, Iraqi civilians talk about how the Awakening Councils have affected their personal security. Elise Garrity reports.

Then, members of the US military talk about the value of this movement as a strategy for a safer and self-protecting Iraq. Kristin Caspar and Alex Imas prepared this report.

Next, we talk to experts about whether Iraq’s security gains will be enough without corresponding political gains. Listen now to Elizabeth Hipple’s report.

Finally, how a recent car bombing in Kabul may have consequences beyond Afghan borders. Asher Sered reports.

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A US humvee during a patrol in the
city of Kirkuk. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, the mother of a young Iraq veteran tells us about how the war has affected his return home. Elise Garrity reports.

Then, we hear about one soldier’s dissatisfaction with the media’s coverage of the war, and what he did about it. Elizabeth Hipple has the report.

In February of this past year the Iraqi government announced a new flag, we hear reactions to the change from Kurds in Iraq’s north. Listen now to Jess Engebretson’s report.

Finally we hear about some of the struggles that Iraqi immigrants in America face in their new homes. Sarah Whites-Koditschek reports.

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