Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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What's Funny For Pashto Speakers?

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On the face of it, there's nothing funny about suicide bombings and the Taliban. But members of RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal find humor in the daily realities of life in Pakistan's Pashto-speaking tribal areas. Produced by Margot Buff and Daisy Sindelar

What's Funny In Belarus?

Posted At: 21 January 14:47

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As the political crackdown continues under the "last dictatorship in Europe," members of RFE/RL's Belarus Service lighten the mood with a little dark humor. Produced by Margot Buff and Daisy Sindelar

What's Funny In Bishkek?

Posted At: 06 January 15:26

Kyrgyz lawmakers and officials in the capital Bishkek prove that politics can sometimes be a joke. Produced by Daisy Sindelar and Gulaiym Ashakeeva.

What's Funny In Tajikistan?

Posted At: 04 November 14:57

What's Funny In Georgia?

Posted At: 20 October 09:17

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The Best Medicine – In Any Language

Is humor universal? That's the riddle we're trying to solve in this video series as we ask RFE/RL broadcasters to share favorite jokes from their countries. Some common themes emerge: feckless leaders, dim-witted neighbors, and of course, the time-honored classic of talking animals. But a punch line can be better than a passport when it comes to marking a joke-teller's place on the map.

Heard Any Good Ones?

You know what they say: If you know how to laugh at yourself, you'll never cease to be amused. So share your jokes about your country with us! Send an e-mail to RFE/RL's webteam in English or your native language. Or upload to YouTube, or another video-sharing site, and send a link to RFE/RL's webteam. One small request: nothing mean-spirited or lascivious, please.