Ghostly Applause for a News Blackout

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke evaluates the effect of the news blackouts surrounding the Israel and Palestinian peace talks and reflects on their joint history and turbulent relationship.

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Fri 21 Jul 200021:00

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Fri 21 Jul 200021:00
BBC Radio 4

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