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Luc BessonDifficult Journeys
Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena talks about being held hostage by Iraqi insurgents in 2005, then shot by US forces on the day of her release. Later on, Colum McCann shares his new novel about a young Gypsy woman. And director Luc Besson talks about his new film, “Arthur and the Invisibles.” Plus, Sebastian Junger examines the conflict and controversy over Nigeria’s oil pipelines.
Friendly Fire
In 2005, Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena was kidnapped in Iraq. Then, on the day of her release, US soldiers fired on her vehicle, killing the Italian intelligence officer who was protecting her. She tells her story in Friendly Fire.
Friendly Fire is available for purchase at amazon.com
The Story of a Gypsy
Colum McCann tells us about his new novel Zoli--about a Gypsy woman in pre and post WWII Europe.
Zoli is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Colum McCann will be speaking and signing books
He will be introduced by Frank McCourt
Tuesday, January 9 at 7 pm
Union Square Barnes and Noble
Arthur and the Invisibles
Director Luc Besson (perhaps best known for “La Femme Nikita”) explains why he won’t direct anymore after his tenth film, “Arthur and the Invisibles.”
Backstory: Nigeria's Oil Pipelines
On today’s Backstory, Sebastian Junger tells us about his recent trip to Nigeria to cover the conflicts and controversies surrounding the country’s oil pipelines.
"Blood Oil" in Vanity Fair
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