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This week on War News Radio, we present the best of our stories from this spring.
First, we find out about a device that blocks electronic communications in Iraq.
Then, we hear from an Iraqi refugee about his struggle to land a job in the US.
We speak with a veteran about his two tours in Iraq, and about coming home.
Finally, an archaeologist tells us about his effort to protect Iraq’s artifacts, by talking with troops in training
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This week on War News Radio, we present the best of our stories from this spring.
First, we find out about a device that blocks electronic communications in Iraq.
Then, we hear from an Iraqi refugee about his struggle to land a job in the US.
We speak with a veteran about his two tours in Iraq, and about coming home.
Finally, an archaeologist tells us about his effort to protect Iraq’s artifacts, by talking with troops in training
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