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French forces in Afghanistan, November 2001

The assassinations of Lincoln and Kennedy. Plus UN debate on war with Afghanistan.

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The Terrorists' Trojan Horse

Born in the USA? Alistair Cooke reflects on Al-Qaeda's use of home grown terrorists.

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Security, Civil Rights and New Laws

Racial profiling at airports since 9/11 is an ethical dilemma for Alistair Cooke.

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The Golden Gate

Alistair Cooke discusses the rumour of a potential attack on the San Francisco Bridge.

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The Messiah at Christmas

In the wake of 9/11, Alistair Cooke remembers introducing Bernstein to Handel's Messiah.

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Tears and Anthems

Alistair Cooke reflects on why the national anthem is more emotive since the 9/11 attack.

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Ringing the Changes

Alistair Cooke muses on George Bush's election and President Putin's visit to New York.

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There's No Place Like Home

Alistair Cooke examines changes to US law making after 9/11 and Milosevic at the Hague.

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Living Like a Queen

Would you live like a Queen? Alistair Cooke examines the lifestyles of the Royals.

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Batten Down the Hatches

Alistair Cooke examines the very real impact of inaccurate weather forecasts.

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Aftermath of War

Alistair Cooke examines the ever changing nature of war and the Geneva Conventions.

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Pork and Dogs

Alistair Cooke explains why we should all be interested in the President's budget.

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The Next Step for the USA

Alistair Cooke expresses his concern about the US government's desire to invade Iraq.

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Giuliani Receives Knighthood

Alistair Cooke reveals America's objections and misconceptions of honours.

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High Noon

Alistair Cooke considers the flawed ideology behind the idea of an "axis of evil".

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The Day the Money Stopped

Alistair Cooke recalls the day in 1933 when every bank in America shut.

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Memory of a True Great

Alistair Cooke pays tribute to the champion golfer and lawyer Robert Tyre Jones.

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The Unsung Heroes

Alistair Cooke praises unseen fighter pilots protecting New York.

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Persian Poets Need Not Apply

Alistair Cooke contrasting the ways in which English and American schools teach science.

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Medical Buzz Words

Alistair Cooke considers the use of medical buzz words such as virus and Alzheimer’s.

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Middle East: Mind Your Language

Alistair Cooke examines the US involvement in the Isreal and Palestinian conflict.

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A Window of Relief

Alistair Cooke examines the political split over the attitude of Ariel Sharon.

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The Catholic Church and Child Sex Abuse

Alistair Cooke on the scandals of child sex abuse by clergy in the Roman Catholic Church.

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New York: How are you Doing?

Alistair Cooke considers the psychological damage of the 9/11 attacks on school children.

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Princes of the Church Live as Princes of the World

Alistair Cooke explores how the Roman Catholic Church uses canon law to defend its clergy.

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Joy and Sorrow for the Libertarians

Alistair Cooke analyses why China's newfound capitalism is fully sanctioned by Marx.

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Secret of Eternal Youth

Alistair Cooke examines the alleged forewarnings of 9/11, and the new elixir of life.

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Fountains and Trade Wars

Alistair Cooke examines George Bush's visit to Europe in the midst of a trade war.

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A Ruin Running to the Horizon

Alistair Cooke reflects on the removal of the Twin Towers debris from Ground Zero.

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The Last of the Old Time Gangsters

Alistair Cooke remembers the life and death of infamous American Mafia boss John Gotti.

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