Tag: Middle East
Iranian officials ban necklaces on men
Iranian officials now forbid men from wear necklaces, adding to bans on hairstyles and tight clothing. ...
TV talk shows and Egypt's political future
In Egypt after Mubarak, television talk shows have become one of the major forums for political discussion and debate. But some topics are still off limits....
U.S. secret drone strikes in Yemen
While chaos is reigning in Yemen's government, drones and fighter jets operated by the US government have stepped up air strikes on militants....
Saudi Arabian women defy driving ban
Women aren't allowed to drive cars in Saudi Arabia, but some, inspired by the Arab Spring, are defying the ban and driving openly. ...
Tension in OPEC as oil prices rise and Saudi Arabia raises concerns
Saudi Arabia says that it wants OPEC to increase oil production to keep the price of oil down. Some think that high oil prices could, in fact, threaten the global economy....
Viral human rights activism
Syrian protests continue in the face of gruesome images of torture by the Syrian government. Human rights groups are making sure the world can see those images....
Syrian protests intensify after graphic video emerges
A video of a 13-year-old boy being brutally killed and brutalized has raised outrage and ignited more protests in Syria calling for regime change....
Afghan President Karzai to NATO: Don't be an occupying force
Hamid Karzai, the President of Afghanistan, has stepped up warnings to NATO, saying it risks becoming an "occupying force."...
FIFA bribery scandal: 2022 World Cup bought by Qatar?
Explosive new evidence has emerged about bribery surrounding Qatar's bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. ...
Palestinian plan for statehood in the United Nations
In September, Palestinians are expected to go to the United Nations to ask for statehood based on pre-1967 border....
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