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Two Afghan interpreters, targeted for helping the US military, finally make it to America.
We meet Ajmal Faqiri and Janis Shinwari, who worked as interpreters for US troops in Afghanistan, and we speak with the former American soldier who is helping them start new lives in America. Plus, how to walk on ice and other essential winter survival tips for newly-arrived refugees in the States.
Also, a Cambodian immigrant finds peace in the mountains of New England. An American journalist on a seven-year trek meets a shepherd who is bidding farewell to an ancient ruin about to be flooded by a dam. And, a composer is inspired by his own fear of flight to write music to help other nervous flyers relax.
(Photo: Two men walking under the sun in eastern Turkey. Credit: Paul Salopek/outofedenwalk.nationalgeographic.com)
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No One Left Behind
Matt Zeller, a former US soldier, helps Afghan and Iraqi translators resettle in the US
Duration: 06:20
Surprise Reunion
The story of two Afghan interpreters and their journey to America
Duration: 03:05
Refugee Winter
Newly arrived refugees learn to deal with the Arctic sting of the American mid-west
Duration: 04:06
Cambodian Hiker
Hiking once saved Van Pol’s life and now it is his therapy
Duration: 03:30
Seven-Year Trek
A US journalist takes a seven-year walk to retrace the path of early humans out of Africa
Duration: 03:55
Fear of Flying
An American composer’s fear of flying inspired him to write music for other travellers
Duration: 04:14
Broadcasts
- Sat 6 Dec 2014 04:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
- Sun 7 Dec 2014 15:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
- Sun 7 Dec 2014 22:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
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