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We rarely get a glimpse into real life in Pakistan. One way to do that is through writing. Nadeem Aslam was born in Pakistan and moved with his family to England when he was fourteen. He has since written three novels in English. The World’s Carol Zall spoke with him about his work and has this profile. Download MP3
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The UN Security Council has condemned the recent spate of terrorist attacks in Iraq. The attacks are targeting Iraq’s large Christian minority. Five people died in attacks on Christian targets in Baghdad on Wednesday, last week, insurgents linked to al-Qaeda declared that all Christians in Iraq were legitimate targets. Jane Arraf is Iraq correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor. Download MP3Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
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Israelis recently watched as Iranian President Ahmadinejad addressed a rally near the border with their country. Ahmadinejad was on a trip to Lebanon, touring its southern border region. It was seen as a show of support for the Shiite militant group Hezbollah. Marco Werman talks with journalist Thanassis Cambanis (right), who spent time in Lebanon researching Hezbollah supporters. Download MP3Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
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The US continues to warn that al-Qaida may be planning to attack targets in Europe. The warning seems to be based largely on intelligence about a German-based group of militants. Yesterday, a US missile strike in Pakistan killed eight militants, including four suspected German nationals. And today, French police detained 12 people, suspected of links to Islamist extremism. Lisa Mullins gets an assessment from the BBC’s defense and security correspondent Nick Childs is in London. Download MP3Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Pakistan has been dragged down by natural disaster, violence, and political discord. That may sound like opportunity to Pervez Musharraf. Just two years ago, the former president faced impeachment. Now, with Pakistan unraveling, the former general is launching a new political party. Laura Lynch will have more in today’s show. Download MP3 (Photo: Michael Eleftheriades)Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Police in Paris evacuated the Eiffel Tower last night after they received a bomb threat. It’s the second time the tower has been emptied in two weeks. France is on a higher than normal state of alert after it got information that a female suicide bomber was planning an attack. Anita Elash reports from Paris. Download MP3Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Israel lifted some of the import restrictions on the Gaza Strip about a month ago. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from the Palestinian territory on how much has changed for people in Gaza. Download MP3Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
On this episode of How We Got Here we delve into personal history with terrorism expert Jessica Stern. Stern is perhaps best known for her work interviewing terrorists about their motivations, research that culminated in the acclaimed book Terror in the Name of God: Why Religious Militants Kill. She’s now written a very different book called Denial: A Memoir of Terror. It is a deeply personal account of the childhood traumas that have shaped her life and work. Stern discusses the book in detail on this week’s history pod which runs about 30 minutes.Download MP3
www.jessicasternbooks.com
Jeb Sharp’s radio interview with Jessica Stern
The Chronicle of Higher Education article on Denial: A Memoir of Terror
New York Times review
Washington Post Op-Ed
