American Activists and the Birth of Bangladesh

Looking back 40 years to a civil war in Pakistan and a group of American peace activists whose weapons blockade helped end the war and aided the independence of Bangladesh.

Is War Going Out of Style?

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Joshua Goldstein of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, about his book “Winning the War on War: The Decline of Armed Conflict Worldwide.”

Swaziland Chief Fought With Allied Forces in WWII

The World’s Alex Gallafent brings us the story of an 88-year-old tribal chief from Swaziland. He’s also a veteran of World War Two.

British Army Museum Exhibit Features War Horses

A new exhibition at the British Army museum highlights the hidden heroes of war – the 100′s of thousands of horses who were sent to the frontlines.

Obama Announces US Leaving Iraq

All US troops will be pulled out of Iraq by the end of the year, President Barack Obama announced Friday.

Fawzia Koofi, Afghanistan’s First Female President?

Fawzia Koofi is embracing a dream for herself and her country. She wants to become the next president.

Exposing The Brutality Of Sexual Violence In Congo

A journalist in Congo encourages rape survivors to share their stories to publicize the use of rape as a weapon of war.

What Afghans Think About the War

Badkhen traveled around Afghanistan talking to Afghans.

More warning signs on Korean peninsula

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North Korea said today that military acts are pushing the Koreans to the brink of war, but China warned against such acts near its coastline. Three days ago North Korean artillery shells rained down on the small South Korean island of Yeonpyeong. The World’s Jason Strother has more. Download MP3

Capturing the war in cameras

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We have seen a lot of pictures from Iraq and Afghanistan over the past decade. Chances are that many of them were actually taken by the military. Combat cameramen and women, document everything from battles to the daily life of the soldiers. Most of the soldiers in training will be deployed either to Afghanistan or Iraq. Correspondent Jake Warga has more. Download MP3 (Photo: Jake Warga)

Slideshow: Images from the war

Global Political Cartoons: August 28 – September 3, 2010

This week, a melange of Middle East messes. Perhaps a little harsh but we get a lot of visual comments on President Obama bellying up to the Mideast peace bar; the attempt to tie a bow on Iraq; and the uncertainty of a US success in Afghanistan.

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Reflections on Serving in Iraq

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Former U.S. Army Captain Blake Hall reflects on his time in Iraq. A shorter version of this interview ran on the radio show on August 19, 2010.

Re-opening tourism in Liberia

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The problem with a good stretch of beach is that once word gets out, the word is out. You have to fight for waves or a patch of sand. That won’t happen for a while in Liberia. The West African nation was torn apart by 14 years of Civil War. The country has been peaceful since UN peacekeepers arrived in 2003. But before Liberia descended into war, the country was a West African travel hotspot: five-star hotels, beautiful beaches, and a rich cultural history. Today, tourism dollars would certainly help that country with its economic recovery. But is Liberia ready to re-open for tourists? The World’s Jason Margolis had a look. Download MP3

• Jason Margolis’ Rebuilding Liberia series
• Photos: Tourism in Liberia

Programming an ethical robot warrior

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Can a robot be programmed to make life-and-death decisions on the battlefield? Some researchers are currently working to develop software that will help robots make moral and legal decisions on their own. Later today, we speak with Ronald Arkin, a professor of computer science at Georgia Tech who has just completed a three-year research project for the Army looking into the use of ethical battlefield robots. Download MP3

• Ronald Arkin’s homepage
• BBC: Can battlefield robots take the place of soldiers?
• BBC: Robots of the future unveiled

Weird words like whiffling, and the elusive meaning of peace

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A conversation with Adam Jacot de Boinod, a seeker of obscure but colorful English expressions. If you read his new book, “The Wonder of Whiffling”, you’ll know whether you prefer to muppet shuffle or dwile flunk. You’ll know if you are a pozzy-wallah. Some of expressions are brand new, others long gone. Also, the meaning of the word peace. Barack Obama was the latest figure to tweak its definition when he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize and made the argument for “just war”. Download MP3