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Friday, 27 February 2014

ISIS Burns Mosul Library in Iraq, Destroys Thousands of Valuable Manuscripts and Books

In an act described as “cultural cleansing, ISIS fighters unleashed their anger on thought, culture and history, burning thousands of rare manuscripts, documents and books.

Banksy visits Gaza, Calls on World to Act

Famous British street artist Banksy went undercover in Gaza and released a series of thought-provoking graffiti as well as a mini documentary, calling on the world to act.

Why Egyptians Tied and Beheaded a Dog as On-Lookers Watched?

News of the public "slaughtering" of a dog in Cairo as on-lookers watched has sent shock waves around the world, with many questioning how people have become this violent.

Netizen Report: US Loosens Tech Restrictions on Sudan. But Is It Enough?

This week’s report begins in Sudan, where Internet users welcomed new regulations on technology exports from the United States.
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