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Ideas | Oct 1, 2013
What is permissible and what is ethical behaviour in war? The American military's use of drones brings with it uncomfortable moral questions. Journalist Naheed Mustafa visits Pakistan and explores the dilemmas posed by drone warfare.
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Tapestry | Sep 27, 2013
A group of Muslim comics goes on the road just to say "hey" and to make people laugh. Here's the catch: they've chosen venues where people could, conceivably, never have met a Muslim. So, no pressure!
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The Story From Here | Oct 2, 2013
In part one of this episode. Larry Kwong only played one minute as a New York Ranger in 1947 but his legacy has lasted much longer. He became the first Chinese Canadian to play in the NHL. He was recently inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
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The Current | Oct 1, 2013
The leaders of the world remain divided over whether to intervene militarily in Syria. Syrians themselves aren't sure whether foreign involvement is needed or desirable. We speak with two Syrians living through the crisis.
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Quirks and Quarks | Sep 28, 2013
In its summary for policy makers, the IPCC report strongly suggests humans are responsible for climate change.
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