Looking Back On Last Summer's War In Gaza
As a year of conflict in the Mideast comes to a close, we look back at how Israeli and Palestinian parents explained the Gaza war to their children as the rockets flew.
Middle East
Egyptian Court To Hear Journalists' Appeals On Jan. 1
Egypt and Qatar are trying to repair relations ahead of the appeals by the Doha-based Al Jazeera journalists. The 3 were arrested and convicted on terrorism charges, causing an international outcry.
Blind Syrian Refugee Writer Seeks To Make New Home In Sweden
An aspiring writer who has fled the civil war is now adjusting to life in Sweden. She longs for home, but for now receives the assistance she needs — housing, language courses, transportation.
Iranian General Reportedly Killed By ISIS Sniper In Northern Iraq
Brig. Gen. Hamid Taqavi, a veteran of the brutal Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, was killed while training Iraqi troops and Shiite militiamen, Iran says.
With Each New Upheaval In Iraq, More Minorities Flee
"We like Iraq, but Iraq doesn't like us," says a displaced Christian man. He's just one of example of religious minorities who have been dislodged from parts of Iraq where they have ancient roots.
Citing 'Historical Inaccuracies,' Egypt Bans 'Exodus' From Theaters
The movie Exodus: Gods and Kings has been banned in Egypt on the grounds of "inaccuracies" and a "Zionist view of history."
Already Bleak Conditions Under ISIS Deteriorating Rapidly
Liz Sly of The Washington Post speaks with Audie Cornish about how the so-called Islamic State's attempt to govern and administer services like a state is breaking down, with food and power shortages.
For Iran And The West, A Rocky Year For Nuclear Diplomacy
Next year could be a make-or-break moment for efforts to ensure Iran can't acquire a nuclear weapon. But experts said the same about 2014. Instead, two deadlines came and went with no progress.
Saudi Women Reportedly Referred To Terrorism Court For Driving
The two women were arrested as they tried to cross the border from UAE, where they had legally obtained driver's licenses. The two also are said to have been active online against the ban.
Turkish President's Aggressive Behavior In 2014 Gets More Notice
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used 2014 to assert new powers but found no clear path for handling the militant threat next door in Syrian and Iraq.