Iraqi virtual exchange inspires students to share stories
The virtual exchange program lets students at UNCG Greensboro "see" through the eyes of those living in Iraq.
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The virtual exchange program lets students at UNCG Greensboro "see" through the eyes of those living in Iraq.
Despite being over 6,000 miles apart, students in Iraq and North Carolina have found they have much to share with one another and plenty to learn on their weekly Zoom calls.
TV show in Iraq sparked outcry over fake ISIS fighters 'kidnapping' celebrities Show was banned for breaching broadcast rules after accusations of bad taste The stars believed they were visiting a displaced family for a charity show But once inside, actors disguised as jihadists stormed the home with gunfire The celebrities were tied up, blindfolded and strapped to suicide vests An actress in her 50s even passed out with fear during the horrifying prank
LONDON: A prank TV show in Iraq has sparked outrage after featuring fake Daesh fighters who kidnap celebrities, strap fake suicide bombs to their chest and threaten the celebrities with execution. The controversial program, called “Tanb Raslan,” invited celebrities to visit displaced Iraqi families who supposedly fled the clutches of the extremist terrorist group. As participants arrive at the alleged house, they are ambushed with actors disguised as Jihadist fighters who immediately threatened to kill them. Celebrities were then blindfolded and fake suicide bombs were strapped to their c...