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    US Military Launches Offensive in Afghanistan

    A US soldier reportedly has been captured by a terrorist group in Afghanistan. Not much is known, but the Agence-France Press says the group is promising a videotape along with some kind of demands. Meantime 4000 other marines are in involved in an offensive in Helmand Provence.

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

    A US soldier reportedly has been captured by a terrorist group in Afghanistan. Not much is known, but the Agence-France Press says the group is promising a videotape along with some kind of demands. Meantime 4000 other marines are in involved in an offensive in Helmand Provence. Ben Arnoldy is South Asia correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor.

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    Human Rights, the Law and the Ongoing Threat of Terror
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    2. 7:37Human Rights, the Law and the Ongoing Threat of Terror
    3. 44:15Documents Show Saddam Bluffed on WMD's out of Fear of Iran
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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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      Ben Arnoldy

      South Asia Correspondent, Christian Science Monitor

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Human Rights, the Law and the Ongoing Threat of Terror
    1. 0:00US Military Launches Offensive in AfghanistanYou’re reading this
    2. 7:37Human Rights, the Law and the Ongoing Threat of Terror
    3. 44:15Documents Show Saddam Bluffed on WMD's out of Fear of Iran
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