Oct 15, 2012 (All Things Considered) — The 15-year-old Pakistani school girl shot by the Taliban has been flown to the United Kingdom for treatment. Malala Yousafzai leaves behind her a country that is full of outrage and disgust over the attack. Yet the reaction to her shooting is much more complicated than that.
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Pakistani Girl Shot By Taliban Transported To U.K.
Oct 15, 2012 (All Things Considered) — The 15-year-old Pakistani school girl shot by the Taliban has been flown to the United Kingdom for treatment. Malala Yousafzai leaves behind her a country that is full of outrage and disgust over the attack. Yet the reaction to her shooting is much more complicated than that.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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