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Jerusalem life: 'Are you aware? Women should not be strolling outdoors'Flyers cast off a balcony during a large funeral gathering in Jerusalem give this reporter a crash course in modesty, at least by one fringe group's standards.- Gaydar in the Gulf? Kuwaiti official reveals regional plan to 'detect' gays.But the plan to identify and bar gay foreigners is a serious concern in Gulf countries, where homosexuality is punishable by prison time, or even death.
Israeli lawmakers pay President Abbas an unprecedented visit in RamallahA third of the Israeli parliament has joined a new caucus promoting a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They hope to give negotiators a 'tailwind.'
Iranians launch #jeans protest on Twitter, taking jab at NetanyahuThe #jeans protest is a response to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's comments that Iranians are governed by a cult that bars them from wearing jeans, among other forms of expression.
Syrians run for dignity in Amman marathonThe Syrians running the Amman marathon were accompanied by Jordanians in a show of solidarity that underscored their resilience.
A quest to preserve Palestinian heritage in the digital stacksSami Batrawi's struggle to open an online Palestinian Library of Congress is part of a broader effort to recover lost Palestinian intellectual heritage.
Egyptian doctor becomes first Arab recognized for saving Jews during HolocaustDr. Mohamed Helmy, who went to Berlin to study medicine and was himself arrested by the Nazi regime, later helped save four Jews. He now joins the ranks of so-called 'righteous gentiles.'
Many Saudis don't want women to drive 鈥� but it has nothing to do with their ovariesA Saudi sheikh's comment that driving could damage women's ovaries was pounced on as ridiculous. But some Saudis have less fantastical reasons why they shouldn't drive.
海角大神 Zionists: 'God bless Israeli settlers 鈥� and the Palestinians'During this week鈥檚 massive 海角大神 gathering in Jerusalem, one of the most popular tours was a solidarity visit to Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
How Americans in the West Bank do SukkotAmericans put their own twist on the Jewish holiday in an Israeli settlement outside Jerusalem.
Modern matchmaking in JerusalemDaniella Rudoff is nothing like her Fiddler on the Roof predecessor.聽
Jordan-based MIT startup helps those in developing world build savingsBluelight, a savings program for low-income individuals, aims to fill a gap created by the Middle East's low access to financial services.
After more than 10 years of hardship, Iraqi 海角大神 calls it quits on IraqFatin Yousef outlasted the US invasion and civil war, but threats and kidnappings finally drove her out of Iraq. Only one of her 60 relatives remains there.
Hot start-up: designer hijabs delivered to your doorThe US-born founders of Hijabik.com, based in Jordan, saw a great opportunity amid Amman's burgeoning entrepreneur scene.
Displaced but finding new purpose in Jordan's Zaatari campSyrian refugee聽Saly Emad el-Moullen left her life behind in Syria, but working with children in Zaatari camp has helped her build a new one in Jordan.
Viral video from Syria shows rare bright moment in warThe video, posted four days after an alleged chemical weapons attack, shows a father reuniting with his son who was presumed killed.聽
Another fallout of Syrian war: Disregarding injustices elsewhere?An Israeli journalist argues that ranking Syria above all other problems in the region shouldn't result in ignoring 'lesser' ones.
Jerusalem honors 90-year-old Ethiopian composer with first concertEmahoy Tsegu茅-Mariam Guebr霉, a nun living in Jerusalem's Old City, is one of Ethiopia's first classical pianists. Her musical genius was finally put on display at a recent concert.
Released Palestinian prisoner: 'I have changed completely'Khaled Asakreh, who was jailed for murder at age 18, talks about his new vision for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 鈥� without violence.
A 'Fiddler on the Roof' rabbi whose business smarts have attracted GoogleRabbi Issamar Ginzberg has built a reputation for giving solid business advice and guiding ultra-Orthodox in using the technology that many of them eschew.
