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Norwegian resident Gunnar Farsund stands in front of the clear doorway of his house due to mild weather in the far northern city of Tromsoe January 9, 1998, in contrast with the same time last year (R) when he and the town were besieged with 143 centimete

Norwegian town has message for John Kerry: Shovel your sidewalk

Unlike the residents of Tromso, Norway, the US Secretary of State didn't immediately shovel sidewalks at his Boston home after a snowstorm. The residents of the "Capital of the Arctic" say they'd never let it slip. Why? Lutheran guilt, for one.

Norwegian town has message for John Kerry: Shovel your sidewalk
Screenshot of the video message from the Islamic State, in which a man believed  to be Kenji Goto warns that there are only 24 hours left to save his life and even less time for a Jordanian air force pilot Muath al-Kasasbeh, who is also being held hostage

Under pressure, Jordan proposes prisoner swap with ISIS

Under pressure, Jordan proposes prisoner swap with ISIS
President Barack Obama shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's King Salman at the start of a meeting at Erga Palace in Riyadh.

Would you take 100 lashes to spare a Saudi blogger? They say they will

Would you take 100 lashes to spare a Saudi blogger? They say they will
Saudi women drivers

Soon women in Saudi Arabia may be driving — as long as they don't wear makeup

Soon women in Saudi Arabia may be driving — as long as they don't wear makeup

Women Join Saudi Arabia's Shura Council: Change Can't be Forced, Needs 'to Grow Roots'

Women Join Saudi Arabia's Shura Council: Change Can't be Forced, Needs 'to Grow Roots'
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The Challenges Facing Jordan and its King

Jordan's King Abdullah has managed to mostly fend off demands for internal change inspired by popular uprisings in neighboring Arab states. But that may not work for much longer. Jordan is facing financial crisis.

The Challenges Facing Jordan and its King

New Saudi Interior Minister Moves Up Succession Ladder

The appointment of Prince Mohammed bin Nayef as interior minister represents a significant move in the complex political chess game that is being played out in the Saudi royal family.

New Saudi Interior Minister Moves Up Succession Ladder

Saudi woman who broke laws by driving granted reprieve

Shaima Jastaniah showed her independence last summer by driving. The simple act by her and other Saudi Arabian women broke the law, and Jastaniah was sentenced to 10 lashes for it. She was pardoned by the Saudi king, but police said they'd lash her anyway. Now the police have reversed course.

Saudi woman who broke laws by driving granted reprieve

A First Hand Account of Syrian Violence

A First Hand Account of Syrian Violence

Jordan's King Calls on Syria's Assad to Step Down

Jordan's king has become the first Arab leader to openly say Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should stand down.

Jordan's King Calls on Syria's Assad to Step Down
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Violence continues in Syria

The crackdown by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left more than 2,000 people killed by the count of some human rights groups. Anthony Shadid, Beirut bureau chief for our partner, The New York Times, reports on the latest developments.

Violence continues in Syria

Families Returning to Libya's Rebel Held Zintan

Rebel controlled Zintan, in Libya's mountainous west, is starting to see local families return after months of rocket attacks by government forces.

Families Returning to Libya's Rebel Held Zintan

Should the US Urge Democracy in Saudi Arabia?

Martin Indyk, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and Director of Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution, believes that President Obama needs to renew his relationship with Saudi Arabia — and guide King Abdullah toward a more open government.

Should the US Urge Democracy in Saudi Arabia?
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What protesters in Jordan want?

Reporter Dale Gavlak in Amman, Jordan caught up supporters of King Abdullah who don't want his powers diminished as the move to create a more Democratic form of government grows.

What protesters in Jordan want?

Women's rights in Saudi Arabia

Women in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to do many things we take for granted, such as driving a car or traveling without a guardian's permission. The World's Laura Lynch examines what life is like for Saudi women on this International Women's Day.

Women's rights in Saudi Arabia