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The US and Pakistan in the War on Terror
The US and Pakistan, a shaky alliance in the war on terrorism. What can be expected from a leader caught between the push for modernization and Islamic extremism? Plus, President Bush and GOP Senators strike a deal on detainee interrogations, and recruiting Christian children for God's Army.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenAs President Bush meets with Pervez Musharraf at the White House, has the President of Pakistan made a peace deal with the Taliban? Friday, the US is providing massive aid to this crucial ally in the war on terror. Is the money well spent? What can be expected from a leader caught between the push for modernization and Islamic extremism? Plus, President Bush and GOP Senators strike a deal on detainee interrogations, and recruiting Christian children for God's Army.
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President Bush and three Senators have reached an agreement on interrogating suspected terrorists. There are still questions whether the changes will be approved by the House . Both sides say the Geneva Conventions won't be changed, but the CIA will still be able to use harsh methods.
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Standing at the White House with President Pervez Musharraf today, President Bush said he was "taken aback" to learn that a US official threatened Pakistan after September 11. Despite that warm embrace, there are serious questions about what's been called a crucial alliance in the war against terror.
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Jesus Camp , which opens today in New York and Los Angeles, has already won awards at film festivals. The documentary is about a North Dakota summer camp called Kids on Fire--now Families on Fire , which prepares Christian children, ages 7 to 13, to be part of God's Army.
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