Caption: Local residents share sweets after the government decision to implement Islamic Law in Pakistan's Swat Valley., Credit: Associated Press
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Local residents share sweets after the government decision to implement Islamic Law in Pakistan's Swat Valley. 

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From: War News Radio
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News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read the full description.

Wnr090220-swatvalley_small This week on War News Radio, we profile an independent theater production that examines the ways the national media shapes conversations between individuals.

Then, we find out more about the deal between the Pakistani government and militants in the Swat Valley, and what it might mean for Afghanistan.

Finally, we hear from an Iraqi refugee who made it to the UK - but now regrets leaving home.

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

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This week on War News Radio, we profile an independent theater production that examines the ways the national media shapes conversations between individuals.

Then, we find out more about the deal between the Pakistani government and militants in the Swat Valley, and what it might mean for Afghanistan.

Finally, we hear from an Iraqi refugee who made it to the UK - but now regrets leaving home.

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

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