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Young and futureless in Iraq under ISIS

Mosul’s youth are desperate, disillusioned and terrified because “ISIS will never let us have a future, we could die any second.”

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Smoking, from sticks to carrots

Belgian MPs raised eyebrows with their recent banning of facial coverings. Now, with a twist, factions have set their sights on smokers and work.

Khaled Diab April 26, 2008June 25, 2023 addiction, alcohol, environment, health, smoking, society

Extinguishing old flames: The persistent appeal of smoking

Like someone who hitches up with a despised ex after years apart, I’m kicking myself for having taken up smoking again.

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Khaled Diab September 8, 2003October 24, 2023 0 Comments Belgium, environment, health, smoking

Burning issues on Belgian trains

Belgian trains are about to become off-limits to smokers and the debate over extending the ban to other public spaces simmers on in Belgium – and across Europe.

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