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This Week
July 9th, 2010

The Invisible Threat

An IED exploding next to an American tank in Iraq. Photo courtesy of Associated Press.
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This week on War News Radio, we take a look at improvised explosive devices and their impact on fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Amandine Lee reports.

Then, we talk to ordinary Iraqis who live near high-profile figures. Karim Sariahmed and Bennet Goeckner have the story.

Finally, we talk to the director of a new documentary about fighting in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley. Kyle Crawford reports.

These stories, plus this week’s news.

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  • Last Week
    July 2nd, 2010

    Passing Time

    US soldiers in Afghanistan watch movies on their laptops. Photo courtesy of Reuters.
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    This week on War News Radio, we take a look at how service members stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan spend their free time and the various projects that they have come up with to keep themselves entertained. Emily Crawford reports.

    Then, we examine peace movements in Afghanistan, including President Karzai’s own peace jirga. Karim Sariahmed has the story.

    Finally, we talk to the director of a new documentary about the individual journeys of several Iraqi refugees. Marina Tucktuck reports.

    These stories, plus this week’s news.