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Boston Calling: Aleppo's Ancient Souk

A souk in Aleppo, Syria

13/10/2012

Aleppo's Ancient Souk

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Aleppo’s ancient souk, a Norwegian statesman's rock ballad and brave New York foodies.

Take a tour Aleppo’s ancient souk. Also, Norwegian statesman Jan Egeland gets his own rock ballad. And we have the story of some New Yorkers who aren’t afraid of any food.

This week, we tour Aleppo’s ancient souk. 

Also, Norwegian statesman Jan Egeland gets his own rock ballad. 

Plus, some Bostonians try to lift Indian kids out of poverty. 

And we have the story of some New Yorkers who will tuck into any type of food - even duck embryo.

(Image: Shops are shuttered in the souk in the old city of Aleppo. Credit: MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/GettyImages)

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