Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Iraq’s prohibition zeal threatens Baghdad’s boozy subculture
The smell of dampness rises through the dust at a private club in central Baghdad, one of many shut in a crackdown on alcohol sales in Iraq. “We appealed to all authorities in the country, but no one listened to us,” said the owner, a Christian… Continue Reading
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Elderly and critically ill hostages on the humanitarian list – Israel News
As hopes rise for the return of the hostages, discussions focus on the “humanitarian list,” which prioritizes the release of those whose lives are at clear and immediate risk. After nearly 500 days in captivity, experts believe many… Continue Reading
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Amnesty criticizes Hezbollah over rocket fire on Israel
Amnesty International criticizes Hezbollah for launching unguided rocket salvos at civilian areas in Israel during the recent conflict. Continue Reading
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Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian Man Near Jenin |
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian young man on Saturday, while he was near the Apartheid Wall in the village of Faqqu’a, northeast of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society… Continue Reading
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Tunisia women herb harvesters struggle with drought and heat
On a hillside in Tunisia’s northwestern highlands, women scour a sun-scorched field for the wild herbs they rely on for their livelihoods, but droughts and rising temperatures are making it ever harder to find the precious plants. Yet the… Continue Reading
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In ruined homes, Palestinians recall Assad’s torture
School lessons ended in Syria’s biggest Palestinian refugee camp on October 18, 2012, judging by the date still chalked up on the board more than a decade later. “I am playing football”; “She is eating an apple”; “The boys are flying a kite” are… Continue Reading
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Education Ministry to investigate student’s low STEM test scores – Israel News
A special team will examine Israel’s Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) test results from May 2023, according to a statement released by the Education Ministry last week. According to the statement, Education… Continue Reading
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US approves sale of military equipment to Egypt, despite human rights concerns
State Department notifies Congress it approved the sale of $4.69 billion worth of equipment to Egypt. Continue Reading
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Former Syrian soldiers seek amnesty, return to civilian life
DAMASCUS, SYRIA — Hundreds of former Syrian soldiers on Saturday reported to the country’s new rulers for the first time since Bashar al-Assad was ousted to answer questions about whether they may have been involved in crimes against… Continue Reading
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US judge rules against Israeli firm NSO Group
US judge rules favor of WhatsApp in a lawsuit accusing Israel’s NSO Group of exploiting a vulnerability in the messaging app to deploy spyware. Continue Reading
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