Middle East

Muslim men attend Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in the Queens borough of New York, U.S., July 6, 2016.

Muslims mark end of a Ramadan marred by deadly attacks

The three-day Eid al-Fitr festival traditionally means family gatherings and the exchange of gifts and sweets after a month of fasting from dawn until dusk.

Muslims mark end of a Ramadan marred by deadly attacks
Muslims break their fast at Sultanahmet square on the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Istanbul, Turkey, June 6, 2016.

Muslims mark start of Ramadan, many under cloud of war

Muslims mark start of Ramadan, many under cloud of war

'Maximum state of emergency' declared in Libya's capital

'Maximum state of emergency' declared in Libya's capital

The job market for terror recruits is booming

The job market for terror recruits is booming

Gene holds key to (no) grey hair

Gene holds key to (no) grey hair

The 2016 World Press Photo winners — in pictures

The topics range from the war in Syria to the illegal ivory trade in many parts of Africa.

The 2016 World Press Photo winners — in pictures

Bahrain releases US journalists after three days, but local reporters are still stuck in jail

Seven Bahraini journalists remain imprisoned in Bahrain.

Bahrain releases US journalists after three days, but local reporters are still stuck in jail

Happiness: Is it in your DNA?

Happiness is a state of mind, the gurus say. Turns out, it could be more a function of genes.

Happiness: Is it in your DNA?

New Year's Eve, without the letdown: Watch other people ring in 2016

Did your city cancel New Year's? Are you sick and staying in? You can still join the party.

New Year's Eve, without the letdown: Watch other people ring in 2016

Ireland had massive prehistoric migration from Middle East, Eastern Europe

Researchers say the massive wave of prehistoric migration could explain how modern farming arrived in the region.

Ireland had massive prehistoric migration from Middle East, Eastern Europe
Child refugees

Refugees, migrants — or just humans?

No child is born refugee or migrant. No child is born 'illegal.' Children deserve care, safety and dignity.

Refugees, migrants — or just humans?

The scene in Beijing right now is apocalyptic

There are way too many poisonous particles in the air. But hey, that's what the Paris talks are for, right?

The scene in Beijing right now is apocalyptic

This Iranian asylum-seeker crossed an ocean for her daughter

'Will they welcome us? Do they like Arabs? How about Iranians? Does it make a difference?'

This Iranian asylum-seeker crossed an ocean for her daughter

Laws matter — even in Libya

The front-runner to become Libya's next prime minister has allegedly been recorded ordering a political assassination. Why doesn't anyone care?

Laws matter — even in Libya

Global warming could make Persian Gulf region too hot for human habitation by 2100

Global warming could create peaks of humid heat in the Persian Gulf beyond human tolerance by century's end, according to a study published in the journal Nature Climate Change.

Global warming could make Persian Gulf region too hot for human habitation by 2100