Word: behavior
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...according to the teachings of Islam, and how angry she was that her government did not support her. Students and teachers from both the men's and women's schools have embarked on an antivice campaign in the capital, shutting down video and music shops for promoting un-Islamic behavior. Twice now, the female students have abducted alleged prostitutes, saying that if the government doesn't cleanse the capital of sin, they will. "A man goes to medical school and becomes a doctor," says Aman. "We go to a madrasah, so we must practice Islam. But the government...
...sexually harassed and raped female underlings. Katsav denies the charges. On June 28, Mazuz dropped his bombshell. Instead of indicting the President on rape charges, the Attorney General cut a deal with him. Katsav is expected to resign and be indicted on lesser charges of sexual harassment and indecent behavior. And, to the outrage of many Israeli commentators and feminists, Mazuz recommended that Katsav serve no jail time. The Attorney General, according to aides, believed that the public disgrace of having to resign was punishment enough. Many Israelis disagreed. On TV and in newspapers, they demanded to know why Mazuz...
...with Olmert's ill-conceived war in Lebanon last summer, have turned Israel against him. Polls give him a near-zero approval rating. Most Israelis are convinced that the current generation of political leaders lacks the idealism and honesty of the pioneering giants of the past. "Judging from their behavior, they have no shame," says former Justice Minister David Libai. Despite the public outcry over his handling of the Katsav case, Mazuz is still Israel's best bet for instilling a sense of shame - and fear - in dubious politicians...
There is, however, more than money at stake. Muslims say the cafes are an alternative to rough pubs and provide a safe environment for kids to socialize. Many fear the ban will drive more young people into pubs, bringing an upsurge in the anti-social behavior and binge-drinking for which Britain has become notorious...
...almost goes without saying that Dengler's story would attract (and obsess) Werner Herzog, a director drawn to portrayals of men driven to extreme behavior in extreme situations. Herzog's features - Aguirre the Wrath of God, Fitzcarraldo - and his conditions - notably the great Grizzly Man- provide ample and thrilling testimony to the uniqueness of his enterprise. He is willing to go places no other filmmaker goes and he simply has no competitors when it comes to strenuous risk-taking. About a decade ago he made a hypnotic documentary about Dengler's exploits, entitled Little Dieter Needs...