Untold stories from the Middle East
Neil MacFarquhar was The New York Times’ Middle East correspondent from 2001 until 2006. But his new book introduces readers to an interesting cast of characters beyond the militants and politicians that typically occupy news headlines. It’s called The Media Relations Department of Hizbollah Wishes You A Happy Birthday. He speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins.
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