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First LookKuwait seeks Gulf crisis resolution as nearby Arab states sever ties with QatarQatar's neighbors accuse the state of engaging with extremist groups responsible for destabilizing the region. In an effort to begin building peace in the region, Kuwait is trying to navigate the biggest diplomatic crisis in the Persian Gulf since 1991.
With Ramadan miniseries, Arab TV takes on ISISBy dramatizing the hardships and brutality of life under ISIS, the producers of 'Black Crows' hope to sway viewers' opinions about the jihadists.
First LookArab nations cut ties to Qatar as unrest in the region growsFour Arab nations sever diplomatic ties over Qatar's support of Islamist groups. The nations vow to cut air and sea traffic, sending Qatari's stock market tumbling.
How cultural biases obscure women's true role in ISISWhile women are portrayed often in Western and Arab media as 'victims' who have been 'brain-washed' by jihadists, they increasingly are highly motivated planners and attackers, experts warn.
First LookAfghan protesters, angry over truck bomb, call for resignation of President GhaniThousands took to the streets on Friday to protest Wednesday's bombing in Kabul, the worst the city has seen since聽the US-led campaign to topple the Taliban began in 2001.
For Syrian refugees in Jordan, a path to financial independenceA UN pilot program funded by Germany offers educated Syrian and Jordanian partners the training to launch their own start-ups, promoting self-reliance while benefiting the financially stressed host society.
First LookLarge bomb kills at least 80 in KabulThe bomb, one of the deadliest in the city, exploded in the center of Afghanistan's capital in the middle of the morning rush hour.
First LookIraqis demand compensation from US for bombing that killed more than 100 civiliansOn March 17, US forces reportedly targeted two IS snipers in a single building, which set off a series of explosives in the house that killed many civilians. Iraqi officials, however, say that there were only civilians killed in the blast, and that there were no hidden munitions.
First LookMilitants attack bus of Coptic 海角大神s in EgyptThe attack reportedly bears the hallmarks of groups linked to the Islamic State.
Rouhani's election victory in Iran was dramatic, but how deep did it go?For President Rouhani to parlay his reelection mandate into real changes in Iran's 'deep state' power structure, he would need the support of conservatives. For now, that is unlikely.
In Jordanian city hit by ISIS, old lessons on 海角大神-Muslim coexistenceMuslim and 海角大神 residents of Karak, Jordan, say putting community first, and respecting each other's religious sensitivities, are key to more than coexistence. They call it interdependence.
With huge arms deal, US pivots back to Saudis. How does it affect the region?The $110 billion deal places the US squarely on Saudi Arabia's side in its rivalry with Iran, and is likely to further embolden the Saudis in their devastating war in Yemen, analysts say.
First LookTrump emphasizes cooperation during first visit to IsraelThe unconventional nature of Trump's presidency has raised some hopes that he might find peaceful solutions where others have failed, but the聽Israeli-Palestinian conflict will not be solved overnight, experts say.
First LookReformists win big during recent Iranian electionCandidates backing reform have made impressive gains in municipal elections across the country, including its capital, Tehran.
Taboo-breaking election is test of how much dissent Iran can handleLocked in a tight race, incumbent President Rouhani invokes his challenger's role in political executions. The supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, has called for high voter turnout Friday, but that carries risks.
More than they bargained for? Israeli leaders gird for Trump visit.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that Trump is someone he can work with. But the president's unpredictability and recent enthusiasm for the Mideast peace process could put Israel's right-wing coalition in a tough spot.
In Iran election, lackluster economy opens door to a populist pushThe presidential election, which has become a referendum on moderate President Hassan Rouhani's first term, has seen his conservative challengers cast themselves as champions of the working class.
On Jordan's East Bank, Palestinians grasp at old idea for statehoodPalestinian-Jordanian confederation has long been a non-starter, not least because Israeli rightists espoused the idea that 'Jordan is Palestine.' But a lack of faith in the peace process and their leadership has spurred many on the East Bank to revive the idea.
How strong is the US-Kurdish alliance this time?From the Kurds' perspective, many chapters in their history of military cooperation with the US have ended in disappointment. In Syria, the Kurdish YPG is the key US ally in the fight against ISIS, and they have expectations.
First LookIraqi prime minister: after Islamic State is defeated, US combat troops will leaveAccording to the prime minister, any troops that stay on in the country will be advisers for training purposes only, though details have not been finalized.
