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Source: NPR "All Things Considered"

Roundup

11-4-05

Arab TV Show Dramatizes Lives of Suicide Bombers

A TV series about suicide bombers has drawn a wide audience in the Arab world during the Ramadan season. Roughly translated as Maidens with Beautiful Eyes, the title of the program refers to the heavenly virgins said to be awaiting those who carry out suicide missions.

Read entire article at NPR "All Things Considered"