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middle east

'Treated Like Slaves': Israel Faces Criticism Over Violations of Migrant Worker Rights
A new report from Human Rights Watch reveals terrible living conditions and untimely deaths among Israel's foreign agricultural workers, many of whom are from Thailand.
Harriet Salem
1.21.15
Games We Played

This Game Deserves an HD Remake More Than Any Other
Snatcher, the Mega CD's greatest game, is long overdue some modern love.
Mike Diver
1.21.15
Environment

Animation Shows Alarming Trend in the Arctic Ocean
The amount of sea ice in the Arctic that is more than a year old has been decreasing since the mid-1980s, meaning the ice pack is becoming more vulnerable to warming ocean temperatures.
Laura Dattaro
1.21.15
Arm Wrestling

Female Arm Wrestler is Terrifying, Victorious
Unhinged female arm wrestler is absolutely terrifying before, during, and after her match.
Sean Newell
1.21.15
Internet Videos Of Particular Importance

Here's a Video of Chad VanGaalen Getting Climbed Like a Jungle Gym on Late Show With David Letterman
"There's Mark and Chad from Canada" - David Letterman, after seeing greatness.
Noisey Canada Staff
1.21.15
News

How the FBI Busted Someone Trying to Buy the Deadly Poison from 'Breaking Bad'
Cheng Le got busted by a narc operating on the dark web.
Allie Conti
1.21.15
Words

Boom Bap in the Barkly – Check Australia’s Freshest Desert Beats
Meet the electronic producer working with some of Australia's best crews.
Kris Keogh
1.21.15
SEXISM

The 'Genius' Obsession May Be Why Men Outnumber Women in Academia
Disciplines that place more emphasis on raw talent include fewer women, but it's not necessarily because men are more brilliant.
Victoria Turk
1.21.15
triumph over adversity

Seagull Hit During Cricket Match Makes Heroic Comeback
This seagull was hit during a cricket match and left for dead, but then it came back to face its fears in triumph.
Sean Newell
1.21.15
americas

Nearly All of the World's 50 Most Violent Cities Were in Latin America in 2014
San Pedro Sula, Honduras, was named the world's most murderous city for the fourth year in a row, while 19 Brazilian cities, 10 Mexican cities, and four cities in the United States also made the list.
Andrea Noel
1.21.15
russia

Russia's New Combat Robot Is Basically a Glorified RC Car with Guns
Despite the android's sophistication, President Vladimir Putin seemed visibly bored by its antics at a recent demo.
Becky Ferreira
1.21.15
Politics

Asylum Seekers in Australia Could Soon Be Headed to Cambodia
Australia's immigration minister describes the Cambodian government as a "credible" partner, but human rights activists argue that Cambodia's refugee record is dreadful.
Max Rann
1.21.15
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