Richard Engel Under a decades-old agreement, Palestinian refugee camps are supposed to administer and police themselves. Lebanese troops are technically not allowed to enter them. – Richard Engel Administer Quotes Agreement Quotes Allowed Quotes Camps Quotes Decadesold Quotes Enter Quotes Lebanese Quotes Palestinian Quotes Police Quotes Refugee Quotes Supposed Quotes Technically Quotes Troops Quotes Lebanon does not have a powerful army. For years, Lebanese have known that Palestinian camps like Nahr al-Barid and Ain al-Helwe – hopeless slums crowded with generations of disenfranchised Palestinian refugees who can’t go home because of Israel, and can’t work because of Lebanese laws – are awash with gunmen, criminals and, since the war in Iraq, al-Qaida inspired jihadists.
Heidi Allen We must represent the interests and concerns of our constituencies, but also take National responsibility. Getting the balance right must surely be the constant focus of a diligent MP. – Heidi Allen
Sophie B Hawkins I remember the first time somebody played me Janis Joplin. My friend Donna put on Janis Joplin, and she said, ‘You’re like her.’ At the time, I wasn’t even a singer; I was a drummer. I just wanted to play the drums. – Sophie B Hawkins
AgeGeorge Clooney I don’t believe in happy endings, but I do believe in happy travels, because ultimately, you die at a very young age, or you live long enough to watch your friends die. It’s a mean thing, life. – George Clooney
Daniel H WilsonTechnology The goal for many amputees is no longer to reach a ‘natural’ level of ability but to exceed it, using whatever cutting-edge technology is available. As this new generation sees it, our tools are evolving faster than the human body, so why obey the limits of mere nature? – Daniel H Wilson
Jonathan Franklin Style-wise, Valle Nevado is what can only be described as ‘hip international.’ Brazilians, Chileans and Europeans make the place seem like an electronic music festival transported to an remote Andean valley. Huge speakers blare out thumping, bass-heavy music, while promotoras stalk the staircases selling everything from Red Bull to mobile phones. – Jonathan Franklin
Joe Rogan I’ve been involved in mixed martial arts since 1997 when I first started working for the UFC. – Joe Rogan
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