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In this desert town, no traveler goes hungry, even in RamadanFor centuries, Maan, Jordan, the last oasis before 500 miles of scorching desert, has made it a mission to feed pilgrims and travelers.
First LookDrones attack Saudi oil facilities as Mideast tensions riseYemen's Houthi rebels claimed a coordinated drone attack on the kingdom. The latest string of attacks reflects the increasing risks for shippers as Iran's nuclear deal with world powers unravels.聽
The ExplainerSanctions, threats, deadlines: How the Iran nuclear deal is faringA year after the U.S. withdrew from the multilateral Iran nuclear deal, it鈥檚 under increased pressure. How close is it to unraveling?
On Memorial Day, an Israeli-Palestinian experiment in reconciliationOn Israel's Memorial Day, a shared ceremony between Israelis and Palestinians is a controversial but growing experiment in reconciliation.
War without end in Gaza: Why Israeli army is battling the governmentIsrael鈥檚 military leaders are frustrated that their advice on the seemingly endless war in Gaza is being ignored by their political masters.
Jordan鈥檚 men cheer working women. But will they help out at home?Women are breaking barriers to enter Jordan鈥檚 workforce. But without support at home, can they handle two jobs?
Why Europe is again a battlefield for Iran鈥檚 internal warsUnder mounting pressure from the U.S. and regional rivals, Iran has revived a long-dormant covert war against insurgents based in Europe.
First LookIsrael preserves Holocaust history in survivors' memorabiliaAs the world's community of Holocaust survivors shrinks, their live testimonies will soon to be a thing of the past.聽Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial is in a race against time, collecting survivors' objects to preserve their memories.聽
First LookISIS legacy haunts Iraqi women, children seeking new lifeThousands of Iraqis face discrimination because their male relatives were seen as affiliated with or supporting ISIS. Many of the wives, widows, and children have been disowned by their families and abandoned by the state.聽
Why the Arab battle for democracy now runs through SudanSudan has suddenly emerged as the focus of the Arab world鈥檚 battle for democracy, with a Saudi-UAE alliance backing the military.
In Jordan, a place for animals to forget the trauma of warIn Jordan, an animal shelter offers four-legged victims of Mideast conflict a place to recover their physical and mental health.
At a new university, Syrian Kurds build their own futureIn the autonomous region of northern Syria, a Kurdish university is providing a new generation with the tools to build their society.
First LookSyria oil shortages, worsened by US sanctions, spark anger at AssadThe shortages have led to rare and widespread public criticism of President Bashar Assad's government, even on state media and in parliament. The purchase of fuel has been rationed since earlier this month.
In northeast Syria, a 海角大神 community fights for survivalNortheastern Syria's ancient Assyrian 海角大神 community has been ravaged by war. But its mostly elderly members are determined it survive.
First LookNetanyahu headed to fifth term as Israeli Prime MinisterThe corruption scandals facing Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu didn't prevent him from being elected the country's longest-serving leader on Wednesday.
The ExplainerLibya's hopes for diplomacy fade as warlord closes on TripoliLibya has long been torn between a UN-recognized government and the forces of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, who is now moving on Tripoli.
Israel election gambit: Netanyahu puts annexing West Bank on ballotIn a high stakes gambit to fend off defeat, Benjamin Netanyahu makes West Bank annexation an election issue.
Surviving ISIS: Young Yazidi conscripts begin long path to healingAfter ISIS: Yazidi boys who survived conscripted service face a new test of their resilience as they arrive 鈥渉ome鈥� to heal
Turkey ruling party鈥檚 recipe for election trouble: too much Erdo臒anTurkey vote: In municipal elections, President Erdo臒an鈥檚 previously tried-and-true divisive rhetoric proved alienating.
First LookAlgeria's president, ceding to protests, will step down by April 28After weeks of demonstrations against him, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has agreed to resign. It is unclear whether this move will satisfy the young Algerians fueling the protests, many of whom want job opportunities and a stronger democracy in place.