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The Shopkeeper Defusing IS Booby Traps
Abu Ahmad decided to start work defusing bombs planted by so-called Islamic State in Syria after his nephew was injured by one.
Abu Ahmad decided to start work defusing bombs planted by so-called Islamic State in Syria after his nephew was injured by one.
American Rita McMahon used to work in television. Now she runs a sanctuary for injured wild birds in New York City.
Jack Green is a British athlete who spoke out about how depression affected his career.
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