On air: Should lost national treasures be returned?

A Chinese bidder has refused to pay up over 30 million dollars that he successfully bid for two sculptures taken from Beijing in the 19th century. He’s being hailed as a hero in China, and it’s once again raised the issue of who owns items taken during past wars or colonial rule.

Should we help to rebuild Gaza while there’s no peace?

We can expect a meeting today in Cairo to produce millions and millions of dollars to help rebuild Gaza. But is that the right thing to do while Israel and Hamas continue to exchange fire? Should the world be concentrating on the establishing which, if any, of the two carried out war crimes? And do you object to so many countries being so ready to pay to repair the damage caused by Israeli rockets?

Citizen journalism on WHYS

Hi, I’m Nina and I look after Your Story – it’s a place where you can share your personal stories on issues close to your heart. Here I am in video explaining more about what I do…you can also learn more on the Your Story blog.

Basically it’s a place where you can talk about personal experiences in more depth – where you can also report on stories from your perspective.

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Among other things right now I’m working on the issue of racism in Ukraine and sexual abuse within a strict Islamic family in Abu Dhabi. Read more about this here

You could get your stories, photos, perspectives on air and online by getting in touch with me by posting right here or on my blog, especially if you have something more you want to say on a WHYS debate and need more time to say it, then why not try telling me about it?

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Talking Points: 2 March

The war in Iraq will leave the country in a better place, says British Commander Lieutenant General Cooper. But not everyone shares his optimism. Is he being over confident or have things  really changed? Are we afraid to admit success in Iraq?