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Afghanistan’s “bravest woman” criticizes government

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November 6, 2009
Afghanistan’s “bravest woman” criticizes government

Worldfocus producer Mohammad Al Kassim interviews Malalai Joya -- the first Afghan woman to be elected to parliament. She has openly challenged the Afghan government, U.S. and NATO military presence, warlords and the Taliban.

Staying the course in Iraq, despite new violence

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October 26, 2009
Staying the course in Iraq, despite new violence

The U.S. plans to cut its troop levels next year if the security situation in Iraq is stable. If the security situation is not stable, should the United States withdraw its troops anyway? Tarek Bazley of Al Jazeera English reports from Baghdad.

H1N1 forcing governments to rethink health strategies

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October 21, 2009
H1N1 forcing governments to rethink health strategies

With concerns rising in the U.S. and abroad about the H1N1 virus, we want to hear your thoughts. Do you think the U.S. government is doing enough to protect American citizens from H1N1?

Western nations to assess Iranian trustworthiness

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October 19, 2009
Western nations to assess Iranian trustworthiness

Iran faces stiffer economic sanctions if it fails to follow through on a tentative plan to move most of its enriched uranium out of the country. This relocation could delay Iran's ability to make a nuclear bomb. Do you think that Iran can be trusted to make good on its promise to take concrete steps aimed at reducing tensions over its nuclear program?

American doctors aiding African medical programs

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October 15, 2009
American doctors aiding African medical programs

Doc to Dock collects surplus medical supplies - such as hospital beds from a facility that is upgrading - and ships them to Africa. Dalijit Dhaliwal spoke last week with Doc to Dock's founder, Dr. Bruce Charash.

U.S. mulls military options in Afghanistan

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October 12, 2009
U.S. mulls military options in Afghanistan

Contributing blogger S. Azmat Hassan is a career diplomat and former ambassador of Pakistan, where his postings have included Ambassador of Pakistan to Malaysia, Syria and Morocco. He writes for Worldfocus about the need for a new American strategy in Afghanistan.

How You See It: Should the U.S. send more aid to Pakistan?

How You See It

October 12, 2009
How You See It: Should the U.S. send more aid to Pakistan?

Today in the Swat Valley within 100 miles of the Pakistani capital city of Islamabad, at least 41 people were killed. The incident came as the Taliban claimed responsibility for a separate weekend attack on a Pakistani army facility that killed dozens more. Should the United States send even more money to Pakistan to try to quell the violence there?

How You See It: Obama and the Nobel Peace Prize

How You See It

October 9, 2009
How You See It: Obama and the Nobel Peace Prize

U.S. President Barack Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. His selection has generated broad reaction around the world. Should the Nobel Peace Prize have been awarded to President Obama? Tell us what you think.

A view from the East

Mohammad Al-Kassim (blog)

October 7, 2009
A view from the East

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah is on a two-day visit to Syria, his first since ascending to the throne in 2005, in a further sign of warming ties between the two Arab states.

Uncertainty on eighth anniversary of war in Afghanistan

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October 7, 2009
Uncertainty on eighth anniversary of war in Afghanistan

Wednesday marks the eighth anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan. After eight years of war in Afghanistan, are the United States and the world safer from terrorism? Tell us what you think.

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