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When a Priest is Your Fixer

To document border crossings, Christof Putzel needed a “fixer” — a contact who helps a journalist manage logistics on the ground. His turned out to be the local priest.

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When a Priest is Your Fixer

From Russia With Hate

Russian skinheads attacked concert-goers and killed a teenage girl. The lack of government response isn’t surprising, according to Christof Putzel’s previous reports on nationalist violence in the region.

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From Russia With Hate

BBC News – ‘Poo-powered’ car seen on the streets of Bristol

No , it doesn't smell bad ! added by: artemis6

Jersey Shore + Shark Week =<br>Jersey Sharks

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Jersey Shore + Shark Week =<br>Jersey Sharks

Fighting Alongside<br>Al-Shabaab

In this scene from “American Jihadi,” Christof Putzel interviews a young Somali-Canadian about deciding to join the terrorist group, and then to leave.

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Fighting Alongside<br>Al-Shabaab

Who Are Al-Shabaab?

In this scene from last month’s “American Jihadi,” Christof Putzel investigates American participation in the Somali group suspected in the bombing of Uganda bars during the World Cup. WATCH PREVIEW (1:51)

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American Jihadi: Vanguard Trailer

In “American Jihadi,” Vanguard correspondent Christof Putzel traces the journey of a small town kid from Alabama to Somalia, where as part of Al-Shabab he is now recruiting young Muslims from the west to wage jihad overseas. “American Jihadi” premieres on Current TV on Wednesday, June 30 at 10/9c. “Vanguard,” airing weekly on Current TV Wednesdays at 10/9c, is a no-limits documentary series whose award-winning correspondents put themselves in extraordinary situations to immerse viewers in global issues that have a large social significance. Unlike sound-bite driven reporting, the show's correspondents, Adam Yamaguchi, Kaj Larsen, Christof Putzel and Mariana van Zeller, serve as trusted guides who take viewers on in-depth real life adventures in pursuit of some of the world's most important stories. For more, go to http://current.com/vanguard . added by: Christof

River of Sh*t: Adam’s Vanguard Update

I'm currently working on a story for the next season of Vanguard about toilets, or the lack thereof, in much of the world. Our journey starts here in India, which has the largest toiletless population. We went on a river ride, which was the most disgusting smell ever. I threw up, and was sick for about 24 hours. Vanguard is Current TV's original documentary series. Led by correspondents Mariana van Zeller, Christof Putzel, Adam Yamaguchi and Kaj Larsen, Vanguard features enterprising reports from around the globe. It airs every Wednesday at 10pm on Current TV. You can view all Vanguard stories by visiting current.com/vanguard. added by: Adam_Yamaguchi

Laura Ling and Euna Lee Update

An update on the reported release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee from their teammates Mariana van Zeller and Christof Putzel. added by: ctv 5 responses

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