FLASHPOINTS

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Explosive protests breakout against the United Nations Forces in several Haitian cities, as the cholera epidemic continues to grow: UN forces reportedly open fire on protesters: Meanwhile the death toll is nearing 1000, with at least 11 thousand more people infected: We’ll speak to Special Correspondent, Ansel Herz live in Haiti. We’ll also have a report about a new petition drive started by peace corp volunteers opposing the upcoming elections in Haiti. And We’ll be joined also by Special Correspondent Kevin Pina for analysis and a wrap up. And Kathy Kelly, just back from Afghanistan, will report on the expanding war and the toll its is taking on people all around the country.

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Guests:

Ansel Herz: independent reporter in Haiti

Keane Bhatt: Peace Corps petition to postpone the elections because of the Earth Quake and the Cholera Epidemic at change.org

Kevin Pina: Flashpoints corespondent on Haiti

Kathy Kelly: Death and destruction in Afghanistan