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What hashing is, how it can protect your privacy and contact information in social media apps.
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One of Islam’s major themes is that of equity and justice. The Qur’an details equitable divorce proceedings, fair treatment of orphans and just conduct when it comes to prisoners of war — situations that differ in details and circumstances in our modern times, but which are often fraught with unfairness and injustice. When I read the holy book, the themes of justice and dignity for humanity stand out to me.
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Activists in Bahrain have set up a makeshift “Freedom Square” – ahead of next week’s one year anniversary of the protests against the government.
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Civilian casualties due to NATO air strikes have been a serious issue of contention between the Afghan president and his western military allies.  
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Adam Greene is on his stomach as a pack of police officers pile on him, driving their knees into his back and wrenching his arms and legs. One officer knees him in the ribs; another kicks him in the ribs; another kicks him in the face.
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A federal appeals court on Wednesday revived a Malaysian woman’s legal fight against the United States’ no-fly list, ruling that she may challenge her two-hour airport detention on allegations she was wrongly singled out as a suspected terrorist.
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A measure passed by the Senate on Monday would require the Federal Aviation Administration to give unmanned aerial vehicles, more commonly known as drones, expanded access to America’s airways.
Via thelede.blogs.nytimes.com

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The Post has just released some new polling that demonstrates very strong support for Obama’s counterterrorism policies, including 83 percent of Americans approving of his use of drone strikes against terror suspects overseas.
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