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Charlie Chaplin

Karim Asir performs for school kids in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Charlie Chaplin on the streets of Kabul? One Afghan takes on the Little Tramp.

August 24, 2018Arts

For the past five years, Karim Asir has been recreating some of Charlie Chaplin’s sketches on the streets of Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Marco Werman: The first time I protested

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A narrow tunnel inexplicably flanked by metal claws deep inside Tel Aviv's Central Bus Station.

You want scary? Check out Tel Aviv’s Twilight Zone of a bus station

October 31, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Newly Released Files Reveal Controversy Over Chaplin’s Knighthood

August 15, 2013

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