Iraq: 'Like a Bad Relationship'
An American soldier who fought in Iraq wonders what his efforts mean now
With parts of Iraq that US troops once fought to defend now in the hands of Islamist militants, one US soldier who saw combat there tells us what he thinks America’s responsibility is now. We hear what's behind America’s longstanding suspicion of beards, how a tiny wasp from Pakistan might be able to save the US citrus industry and how group prenatal care is becoming more popular across America, leading to healthier babies.
Also, we hear why Americans call football soccer and we find out why legendary Top 40 DJ Casey Kasem is also a hero for Arab-Americans.
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Iraq and the US
A US soldier reflects on events in Iraq, a nation he once fought to defend
Duration: 03:40
Fear of Beards
Are beards un-American?
Duration: 05:10
Saving American Citrus
A tiny wasp takes on an invasive bug
Duration: 04:36
Centering Pregnancy
Lessons for healthy babies
Duration: 04:52
World Cup Words
Soccer or Football?
Duration: 03:57
Casey Kasem
The Top 40 DJ and Arab-American legend
Duration: 03:30
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- Sat 21 Jun 2014 03:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
- Sun 22 Jun 2014 14:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
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