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How Iraqi lonelyhearts use Facebook for romance, marriage, and sex

In Iraq, Facebook changes the dating game  

On Dec 31, 2013 by Kate Knibbs

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Iraq’s plan to cut off Internet access foiled by Kurdistan

Iraq's censorship plan was foiled by Kurdistan.

On Oct 14, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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500 inmates freed in attack on Abu Ghraib prison

The Baghdad prison was hit by a military-style raid Sunday night, freeing senior members of al Qaeda and others.

On Jul 22, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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Jihadis: The unlikely proponents of music videos

The world of the Islamic terrorist borrows deeply from the vocabulary of the onetime MTV staple.

On Jul 19, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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How Edward Snowden and Bradley Manning really stack up

Supporters and detractors alike have compared Snowden to Manning, but how much do the two whistleblowers and their situations really have in common?

On Jun 12, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Iraq is on track to let its citizens talk smack (online)

Iraq's heavily criticized Information Technology Crimes Act is apparently almost off the table.

On Feb 6, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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The scientific truth about Hurricane Sandy

Also in today's Reddit Digest: 946 days as a prisoner in Iraq, how to whistle, and a first-hand account of Scientology.

On Oct 29, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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“Leave Britney Alone” star opens up in new interview

Five years after a viral video made him famous, Chris Crocker talks about his new documentary. 

On May 7, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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The weird, scary online war against two “USA Today” journalists

Did Pentagon contractors launch an online smear campaign against USA Today reporters Tom Vanden Brook and Ray Locker?

On Apr 20, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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Mission accomplished in Iraq—or mission reelection?

Most American troops will pull out of Iraq by the end of the year, Obama announced today. Mission well, not exactly accomplished.

On Oct 21, 2011 by Justin Franz