World Closely Watching Anti-Government Protests In Jordan
Tax and price hikes in Jordan are shaking the Middle East kingdom and increasing tensions in the country that's a key ally for the U.S.
Middle East
News Brief: North Korea Summit Plans Continue, Europe And Iran, NBA Playoffs
A top North Korean official is meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to plan a summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Also, an update on Europe and the Iran nuclear deal.
How Gazans Feel About Cost Of Recent Protests
As many remain injured after weeks of protests on the Gaza border with Israel, Gazans ask what they got for the high price they paid.
Israelis Have A Love-Hate Relationship With Jerusalem
One small apartment building near the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is emblematic of Israelis' mixed attitudes about the city.
Pause In Palestinian Rocket Attacks, Israeli Airstrikes, Amid Unofficial Cease-Fire
The tit-for-tat attacks continued right up to daybreak, but the truce, brokered by Egypt, seems to be holding for the moment.
Scientists Use Lasers To Map An Ancient City In Jordan
The researchers used a technology known as LiDAR to map the city of Jerash. It's helping them understand its past, as a growing modern city encroaches on the well-preserved ancient site.
What Has The Unrest In Gaza Meant For Palestinians?
Two weeks after the wave of protests and deadly clashes at the Israeli border, many Gazans are wounded and feeling like the demonstrations didn't bring any tangible benefits.
Scientists Use Lasers To Map Ancient City In Jordan
It's a technique that is revolutionizing archeology, and shows that the ancient site is under threat from the expanding modern city around it. The ancient city of Jerash is world famous.
Egypt's LGBT Crackdown
Ahmed Alaa describes hoisting a rainbow flag at a concert in Cairo as the "best five minutes of his life." Now he faces years in prison and says his family and his life have been destroyed.
After Muqtada Al-Sadr's Surprise Win, Iraq's Political Leaders Try To Form Government
Two weeks after parliamentary elections delivered a surprise win for allies of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, Iraq's divided political leaders are scrambling to put together a coalition government.