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Outlook: 24/08/2011

24/08/2011

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An Iraqi family destroyed by bombs and bullets and the man trying to hold it together.

An Iraqi family destroyed by bombs and bullets - we speak to the man who is trying to look after and feed 18 traumatised relatives.

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.

Today, a year after combat troops left Iraq, we hear from Nathir Bashir Ali who has a family of 18 to care for after the deaths of relatives during the violence. 

He describes how his five year old sister-in-law was left traumatised after witnessing the deaths of her parents when their car was fired at by US troops, the horrific scene was captured by a photographer. 

Also, dreaming of home - the BBC's Natia Abramia speaks to Georgian artist Andro Wekua about his recreation of the Abkhaz city he fled as a child.

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