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Have you ever found yourself to be conquered by different temptations while studying at home? It seems everything at home are more appealing when you're spending hours and hours of time attempting to finish an...Afghan Suicide Bomber Kills Own Family
"KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A mother who tried to stop her son from carrying out a suicide bomb attack triggered an explosion in the family's home in southern Afghanistan that killed the would-be bomber, his mother and three siblings, police said Monday. The would-be bomber...Smart Multitasking
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