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...organization is best known for the exploits of its military wing, the Izzedine Al Qassam brigades. These operate entirely on a clandestine basis, and are currently believed to include up to 500 young volunteers for suicide missions. They are organized into small, discreet cells with multiple leadership structures that can quickly replace leaders eliminated by the Israelis or arrested...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hamas Explained | 12/11/2001 | See Source »

...People used to hold great fêtes," says Mabana Touré, 37. "Streets were blocked off, there was music and the girls would run around town all made-up and dressed in special clothes. Now, we might have a special meal together in the house - something much more discreet, because people are scared...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Last Rites | 12/3/2001 | See Source »

Karzai's foray into Afghanistan was more discreet than Haq's. On Oct. 8, Karzai spread word that he was traveling to Rome to confer with the aging King. Instead, Karzai and a group of armed and loyal tribesmen grabbed a sat-phone and headed into southwest Afghanistan, the Taliban stronghold. For weeks, Karzai met with tribal elders, probing what success an insurrection backed by U.S. firepower might have against Taliban leader Mullah Omar. Karzai eluded the Taliban until last week, when its network of spies picked up his movements along the mountain trails of Uruzgan. On Thursday, Karzai...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Taliban Spies: In The Cross Hairs | 11/12/2001 | See Source »

...seating, one can see each and every expression, tick and discreet glance of the actresses, which is a treat as they convincingly embody their respective characters...

Author: By Ian P. Campbell, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'Maids' Serves with Distinction | 10/19/2001 | See Source »

...reminded that non-students live in Cambridge too. Cute houses and droves of cars line the streets where lovers walk hand-in-hand through piles of fallen leaves. Harvard first-years can be spotted stampeding like herds of cattle to this or that rumored party carrying not-so-discreet brown bags. FM can only speculate about the contents...

Author: By William L. Adams, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A Night Out | 10/18/2001 | See Source »

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