Best Press Pause Radio Podcasts (2025)

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PPR 155

17d ago

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fter nearly ten years with everyone’s favorite console/handheld hybrid, Nintendo is FINALLY gracing the world with a grand-scale presentation of the Switch successor, the Nintendo Switch 2. So, what better way to hype ourselves up for the big N’s upcoming hardware than to fantasize a bunch of our pie-in-the-sky. “what-if” wishes that we want to see…

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Surprise Russian ceasefire announcement, but Ukraine alleges fighting continues 6:17

14m ago6:17

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Easter, but the government of Ukraine says Russian forces have continued artillery fire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Mr Putin cannot be trusted, and has called on Russia to implement the 30-day truce brokered by U-S President Donald Trump tha…

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Carney reveals Liberal platform as election campaign enters home stretch 29:09

4m ago29:09

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With just 9 days left to go in the federal election campaign, Mark Carney's Liberals unveil their new costed platform -- with promises of new funding for health and defence, and no tax hikes. But how much is it alll expected to cost? Plus, Pierre Poilievre promises that the Conservative platform is coming soon, as he pledges to create a mandatory d…

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Study finds rising temperatures pose a mental health burden 4:16

8m ago4:16

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Researchers are warning extreme heat is a threat to mental health. Doctors have long warned of the dangers of heat related stress and now a study suggests rising temperatures could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders by almost 50 per cent by 2050.

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The Frenchmen hailed as heroes reflect on one year since Bondi stabbing attack 4:40

6h ago4:40

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One year on from the deadly mass stabbing at a popular shopping centre in Sydney's Bondi Junction, the families of the victims, survivors and first responders are reflecting on the next steps of their recovery. The tragedy also saw members of the public step up to stop the attacker before first responders arrived on the scene. Damien Guerot and Sil…

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Water security a key issue for voters in Torres Strait Islands this federal election 2:56

28m ago2:56

2:56

Voters in the Torres Strait are preparing to cast their ballots in the May election. Climate change and water security have emerged as key factors in how leaders plan to vote.

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Re-enactments, remembrance, and reflection: how Christians around the world marked Good Friday 6:38

12m ago6:38

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Christians around the world have marked Good Friday with prayer, theatre and reflection. From the Middle East to Europe and the Americas, worshippers have marked the day they believe Jesus Christ died on the cross.

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Advance voting begins; U.S. ultimatum to leave Ukraine-Russia peace talks 29:22

29m ago29:22

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Advance voting is officially underway in Canada with more than a week until election day. How Liberal Leader Mark Carney is leaning hard into warnings about U.S. President Donald Trump. While the Conservatives are pledging to sack the ban on single-use plastics, there are questions about Pierre Poilievre's previous promise to fire the Bank of Canad…

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Nige has waited 16 years to reunite with his wife. Now, he fears they never will 7:18

9m ago7:18

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Immigration remains an election issue with both sides forecasting a fall in net migration, next financial year. That’s worrying for families waiting to reunite, including an asylum seeker from Sri Lanka.

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Croatian village preserves rare black Easter egg tradition 3:24

11m ago3:24

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In a small village in northern Croatia, a unique Easter tradition lives on: the making of black Easter eggs. It's a practice so rare that today only one family continues the festive craft.

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Rising insurance premiums: advocates say industry needs more oversight 6:56

5m ago6:56

6:56

A KPMG annual review of the insurance sector has found that insurance profits soared in 2024 as consumers saw steep hikes to their premiums. But as premiums and profits both go up, some experts say insurance companies could be doing more to keep insurance coverage affordable for Australians.

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Sudan’s ongoing ‘nightmare’, Trump’s deportation directives, and President Xi’s trade offensive 28:48

1d ago28:48

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In this episode: Mathilde Vu from the Norwegian Refugee Council and US politics expert, Chas Licciardello join our hosts to navigate Sudan’s escalating civil war and President Trump’s ongoing conflict with judicial authorities. Plus, we delve into Iran’s upcoming round of nuclear talks, and the mass moose migration that’s mesmerising millions!…

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Dissecting English leaders debate; Measles cases multiply in Canada; Is there life beyond Earth? 31:34

14h ago31:34

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It's debate night again in Montreal. The jabs each federal political party leader took at each other; how they defended their policies; how each leader fared; their change in demeanour compared to last night's French debate; and why news conferences with the leaders after the English debate were cancelled at the last minute. Measles cases are multi…

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Pleas for Australian support from Perth doctor who spent over a month in war-torn Gaza 3:13

8h ago3:13

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A Perth doctor who spent over a month treating patients in war-torn Gaza has returned home. This week the UN said the humanitarian situation in Gaza is as bad as it has been since the war started, with Israel stopping all aid from entering the strip nearly seven weeks ago.

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INTERVIEW: Dr Wenn Lawson on improving full and equal participation for people with autism 19:48

2d ago19:48

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A researcher, author and consultant with lived experience of autism, Dr Wenn Lawson has a unique vantage point when it comes to finding solutions to creating more inclusive workplaces. He says his work as a trained psychologist has been crucial in his understanding of how to effectively communicate the challenges of living with autism and its diver…

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It's not just chocolate: Popular Easter treats can be deadly for pets, vets warn 3:17

13h ago3:17

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With Easter festivities upon us, households can find they're filled with more sweet treats than usual. But for pet owners wanting to avoid an unwelcome visit to the vet, it's important to remember these delights can also prove tempting for animals, and leave them feeling unwell.

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Climate Wars (Revisited): Party Time Ep 3 26:41

14h ago26:41

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Climate change was a big deal last election, and it’s a big deal this time too. With nuclear now on the table, what is the next battle in Australia’s ongoing climate wars? How do you even say nuclear? And is it even possible for Australia to be run entirely on renewables?

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More than 32,000 jobs in created in March, and the impact of the federal election on the market 13:04

3d ago13:04

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The ABS says more than 32,000 jobs were created in March pushing the unemployment rate to 4.1%. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at what it means for interest rates in the face of a slowing global economy with David Robertson from Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, plus the day's market action, including the potential election impacts, wit…

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The Trump administration escalates its crackdown on US universities 13:02

1d ago13:02

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The Trump administration is escalating its crackdown on U-S universities, threatening funding cuts and punitive action against elite institutions like Harvard and Columbia. Critics say it's an unprecedented attack on academic freedom and student dissent in America.

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Belonging Nowhere: How hard is it to feel like you belong in Australia? 14:43

3d ago14:43

14:43

Many stateless people are displaced around the world, attempting to find somewhere they can call home. Their journeys can often take a heavy toll, as they deal with traumatic experiences, or need to hid their true identities as a persecuted minority. In this second episode of 'Belonging Nowhere' we’ll hear some of the many stories of how people fro…

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Israeli troops to remain indefinitely in Gaza 'buffer zones', Defence Minister says 5:16

1d ago5:16

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Israel’s Defence Minister has confirmed troops will remain indefinitely in what it has called buffer zones across Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, even if a ceasefire returns. His pledge has followed an intense day of air strikes that has killed at least 35 people.

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Leaders face off in French; Where interest rates could go; It's not easy being the Green Party; NSL kicks off 30:16

3d ago30:16

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Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet sparred in the French debate. How Carney tried to sell himself; how Poilievre softened his approach; Singh's message to voters; and the particular set of voters Blanchet is going after. Why the Green Party was dis…

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Supporters cheer UK court's historic ruling on the legal definition of a woman 5:53

3d ago5:53

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The UK's Supreme Court has unanimously ruled the law defines the terms 'woman' and 'sex' as referring to a biological women and biological sex. The much anticipated ruling centred on whether a trans woman with a gender recognition certificate (G-R-C), a formal document giving legal recognition of someone's new gender, is protected from discriminati…

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Cost of Living Secrets: Subscriptions 22:53

1d ago22:53

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Streaming services, meal plans, product deliveries, gym memberships just some of the subscription services on offer. What are the ways some companies encourage you to subscribe and to what extent do they make it hard to unsubscribe?

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Housing dominates second leaders debate ahead of 2025 federal election 5:39

1d ago5:39

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Housing policy and national security issues have dominated the second leaders debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Housing affordability in particular has been as a key issue in the campaign, with both parties aiming major policies at first homebuyers in recent days.…

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China's economy expands ahead of trade war escalation 8:33

2d ago8:33

8:33

China's economy expanded by a more than expected 5.4% in three months to March, year-on-year, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Yu Li from Blackmore Capital to find out how it is placed to ride out higher US import tariffs.

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Security concerns test diplomatic reflexes of the two leaders 4:57

2d ago4:57

4:57

Defence Minister Richard Marles says that Indonesia has assured Australia that it will not allow Russia to access one of its military bases. But the ordeal has been a diplomatic test for the two candidates for Prime Minister, as we hit the halfway point of the election campaigns.

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Nearly 13 million displaced as civil war in Sudan enters third year 6:27

2d ago6:27

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Aid agencies have called it the largest and fastest displacement crisis on record. As the civil war in Sudan enters its third year, almost 13 million have been displaced. The country is also experiencing a growing hunger crisis, with around half the country’s population – 24.6 million people – considered acutely food insecure.…

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Fears grow for young Israeli American hostage held by Hamas in Gaza 5:40

2d ago5:40

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Fears are growing over the fate of 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living US hostage held by Hamas in Gaza. After releasing a video at the weekend in which Mr Alexander pleads for help, Hamas’ armed wing now claims it has lost contact with the militants holding him, allegedly due to an Israeli airstrike.…

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Housing: Different plans to ease the crisis, but will any of them work? 11:13

2d ago11:13

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From tax write offs to 5 per cent deposits - the major parties have now put forward their pitches to first home buyers. Economists have warned the policies could drive up house prices, making it even harder to buy your first home.

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Honda denies moving out of Canada; How low gas prices could drop; Ultimate Montreal Canadiens mancave 29:28

4d ago29:28

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Honda denies a Japanese news report claiming the automaker was considering moving production from Canada to the U.S. due to tariffs. The company's reassurances, and how the trade war is driving uncertainty in the auto industry. The Liberals' pledge to help mid-career workers with retraining; and the Conservatives' promise to help protect seniors fr…

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lllegally deported - but hope fades for a speedy return for Kilmar Abrego Garcia 6:19

5d ago6:19

6:19

Donald Trump met El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele at the White House today. Both men say they have no intention of returning an undocumented migrant who was illegally deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison. That's despite a court order demanding the Trump Administration bring Kilmar Abrega Garcia back. In fact, the presidents are now exploring …

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Some global businesses press pause as tariff uncertainties persist 7:21

3d ago7:21

7:21

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Walsh from Sarto Advisory Pty Ltd who explains how international businesses are responding to the global tariff tensions and the implication for investments

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Massive research project finds new ways to treat Osteoarthritis 10:14

3d ago10:14

10:14

A global study conducted on osteoarthritis has revealed hundreds of genetic links to the disease. This comes as the group of international researchers have identified potential new drug targets that could fast track the development of more effective treatments.

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LGBTIQ+ events banned by Hungary's government 5:08

5d ago5:08

5:08

Hungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution, allowing the government to ban public events by LGBTIQ+ communities, a move legal scholars and critics say is another step toward authoritarianism.It was proposed by the ruling Fidesz party, led by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán - the European Union's longest-serving leader who…

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Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew to the edge of space 6:35

3d ago6:35

6:35

Katy Perry, Gayle King and four other prominent women have gone to the edge of space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard, marking the first all-female spaceflight since 1963. The 11-minute suborbital journey's crew, included figures from media, science and entertainment.

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Alberta separation anxiety grows; Carney's defence procurement promise; Poilievre eyes notwithstanding clause on mass murder sentences 28:46

5d ago28:46

28:46

The federal Liberals' resurgence ahead of the 2025 election campaign has led to an increasing number of Albertans wanting to break up from Canada. Dawna Friesen speaks with a prominent separatist about why he thinks Alberta should gain independence. Plus, Dawna looks at how the movement is putting Premier Danielle Smith under increasing pressure. H…

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It's not adding up: Australia's 'mediocrity in maths' and how to fix it 4:08

4d ago4:08

4:08

The Grattan Institute says one in three Australian school students is failing to achieve proficiency in maths. In a new report, the institute argues Australia has deprioritised maths, with governments too slow to rule out "faddish" teaching techniques.

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China's trade balance swells & gold continues to trade at near record 16:41

6d ago16:41

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China's exported 12.4% more in March as it looked to beat US import tariffs so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Raymond Chan from Morgans Financial Limited to find out what next for the ongoing trade dispute, plus Rhayna Bosch talks with Clive Maguchu from State Street Global Advisors on the future direction of gold.…

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'We're all living in misery': Mohamed lost more than 13 relatives to the latest violence in Sudan 5:50

6d ago5:50

5:50

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has announced it has taken control of a famine-hit camp in the Darfur region, after two days of fighting.The attacks have left more than 100 civilians dead according to United Nations estimates and Relief International says nine of their humanitarian workers were killed by the militants.Sydney man Mohamed E…

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What's a minority government? 5:16

4d ago5:16

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With a federal election just weeks away, a minority government seems increasingly likely. So, what is minority government?

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'Deeply alarmed', 'barbaric': swift global condemnation of latest Russian strike in Ukraine 4:46

6d ago4:46

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Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes killed at least 34 people in the northeastern city of Sumy [[soo-me]] in one of the deadliest attacks in months. The attack injured nearly 120 people and prompted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to renew his calls for a tougher international response to Russia's aggression.…

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Liberal lead in the polls dips as election campaign enters 4th week 28:23

4d ago28:23

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New data from Ipsos – provided exclusively to Global News – suggests the gap between the Liberals and the Conservatives is narrowing. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promises to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials. And, the book industry worries U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could mean the next chapter is the las…

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Housing takes centre stage at Labor and Liberal official campaign launches 4:56

5d ago4:56

4:56

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have formally launched their parties' respective election campaigns, with Labor holding its event in Perth and the Coalition in Sydney. The launches have been dominated by the release of competing housing policies aimed at helping first home buyers.

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Sydney remembers Bondi stabbing attack, one year later 5:18

5d ago5:18

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It has been a year since six people died in an attack at the Westfield shopping centre in Sydney's eastern suburbs. A memorial has now been set up near the site, showing photographs and messages collected in the days afterward. A WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS

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Opponents attack Carney as week 3 of election campaign wraps 28:26

5d ago28:26

28:26

Liberal Leader Mark Carney veered away from the campaign trail for a second straight day on Saturday, after spending Friday in Ottawa chairing a special meeting on U.S.-Canada relations. His opponents are accusing Carney of taking a “free ride” and “hiding” from the public. Plus, the chilling effects of Trump’s actions are being felt across the U.S…

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"Magic" unusual bird sightings emerge after floods in central Australia 2:32

5d ago2:32

2:32

More than 150,000 livestock are dead or lost following widespread flooding in northeastern Australia. But researchers say the floods will provide a lifeline for some species, reviving bird populations who will breed and feed in new wetlands across Australia.

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INTERVIEW: Why action on diversity and inclusion can help to boost Australian business 7:32

7d ago7:32

7:32

Women in Australia are still under represented in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers, holding only 15 per cent of STEM jobs. Amid recent threats to diversity and inclusion programs, Sally-Ann Williams CEO of Cicada Innovations and chair of the government's Pathway to Diversity in STEM review explains why a diverse workforce c…

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Misinformation and disinformation appears rife on non-English social media 8:16

6d ago8:16

8:16

In 2016, Chinese super app WeChat caught the attention of the Australian media after Chinese Australian voters were found to be engaging with the federal election on the platform. Since then, there's been ongoing discussion about misinformation targeting multicultural communities on non-English social media platforms like WeChat. Despite the increa…

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Vietnam's battlefields drawing tourists, 50 years on from war 6:12

6d ago6:12

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Some remember the Vietnam War battles from the headlines of the 1960s and 1970s, and some from movies and history books. Others know them as the graveyards of loved ones who died fighting more than a half-century ago. Today the battlefields of Vietnam are sites of pilgrimage for veterans from both sides who fought there, and tourists wanting to see…

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