Questions of Identity
The aftermath of an American drone strike in Yemen.
In December 2013, a US drone strike in Yemen killed 12 men. We鈥檒l revisit the attack and examine its shadowy aftermath.
Also on the programme, we鈥檒l hear how one Muslim American fought prejudice by running for political office in small town USA. We'll meet the American scientist helping grandmothers in Argentina find their stolen grandchildren. And a veteran of the Iraq War describes how he feels when he sees the embattled country unravelling again. Plus, we鈥檒l hear from a California-based rapper giving voice to young Iraqis abroad. And we鈥檒l learn about the latest trend in tourism that has travellers exploring the darker, dirtier corners of the world.
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After the Strike
Examining the aftermath of an American drone strike in Yemen
Tennessee Politics
A Bangladeshi man runs for office in a small town and his bid prompts a nasty response
DNA Test
How an American scientist helps identify the stolen children of Argentina
Iraq War Vet
A veteran of the Iraq War reflects on the country鈥檚 challenges today
Fire Versus Flow
An Iraqi-American rapper struggles to spit rhymes about ISIS
Anti-Tourism
Why some young travellers are seeking out gross and often dangerous locales
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- Sat 16 Aug 2014 03:32GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
- Sun 17 Aug 2014 14:32GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
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