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    Ethnic Violence Begins to Ebb in Kyrgyzstan

    The UN says a million people could be in need of food and other assistance in Kyrgyzstan, where ethnic clashes threaten the country with disintegration. In addition to the humanitarian crisis, Kyrgyzstan houses both American and Russian military bases.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The UN says a million people could be in need of food and other assistance in Kyrgyzstan, where ethnic clashes threaten the country with disintegration. In addition to the humanitarian crisis, Kyrgyzstan houses both American and Russian military bases. Clifford Levy, Moscow Bureau Chief for the New York Times, speaks to us from Osh, Kyrgystan’s second largest city.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Clifford Levy

      Moscow Bureau Chief, New York Times

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Wikipedia: The Wisdom and the Folly of Crowds
    1. 0:00Ethnic Violence Begins to Ebb in KyrgyzstanYou’re reading this
    2. 7:47Wikipedia: The Wisdom and the Folly of Crowds
    3. 43:36Coming Back: Lakers Win, US Soccer Ties
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