Taking Control

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080912pic_small This week on War News Radio, we take a closer look at the recent hand over of Al-Anbar Province to Iraqi Security Forces, and learn why this transfer of power is especially significant. Priya Johnson reports. Then, we get the latest on the cholera outbreak that is threatening southern Iraq. Cyrus Stoller reports. And, Muslims across the world are celebrating Ramadan this month. We find out how Iraqis are marking the holiday. Charlotte Gaw reports. Finally, we speak with a former Marine who shares his reflections on serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and offers advice to troops heading off to war. Dan Symonds reports. These stories, plus the week's news, on War News Radio.

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This week on War News Radio, we take a closer look at the recent hand over of Al-Anbar Province to Iraqi Security Forces, and learn why this transfer of power is especially significant. Priya Johnson reports. Then, we get the latest on the cholera outbreak that is threatening southern Iraq. Cyrus Stoller reports. And, Muslims across the world are celebrating Ramadan this month. We find out how Iraqis are marking the holiday. Charlotte Gaw reports. Finally, we speak with a former Marine who shares his reflections on serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and offers advice to troops heading off to war. Dan Symonds reports. These stories, plus the week's news, on War News Radio.