southern Lebanon

A Syrian refugee girl helps her brother walk

One result of Syria’s war is an outbreak of polio

Health & Medicine

The war that began almost three years ago in Syria has left the country’s health care system crumbling. There are shortages of facilities, doctors, and medications. And now, an outbreak of polio.

Amidst violence, hunger emerges as major threat to Syria

Former New York Times executive editor remembers colleague Anthony Shadid

Does Israel have a friend in Glenn Beck?

Global Politics

Israel on the ground in Gaza