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Middle East

Crime World

The World’s ‘Best’ Car Bombers?

An interview with an ex-CIA agent who is a world expert on the history of car bombing.

Christopher Watt The Walrus Sep 2008 15min Permalink

Science World

Bites of Passage

The battle to contain the Asian tiger mosquito–one suburban, above-ground pool at a time.

Tom Scocca The National Sep 2009 Permalink

Crime Tech World

Jihad 2.0

In the wake of 9/11, terrorist networks moved their recruitment and training efforts online, giving birth to Jihad-geeks like Irhabi_007.

Nadya Labi The Atlantic Jul 2006 15min Permalink

World

The Dark Side of Dubai

Seized passports, debtor’s prison, and slave labor prop up a Disneyland in the desert now in decline.

Johann Hari The Independent Apr 2009 35min Permalink

Arts World Media

The Most Hated Name in News

Al-Jazeera English dominated the international coverage of the 2008-2009 Gaza war. And now it’s poised to invade North America.

Deborah Campbell The Walrus Apr 2009 20min Permalink

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