As Assad returns to Arab fold, Syrians watch with hope, fear
Associated Press
The Saudi-Syria rapprochement is a “game changer” for Assad
Syrians living on opposite sides of the largely frozen battle lines dividing their country are...
Farmers rally over first lady’s comments on banning dog meat
Seoul (AP) — Dozens of dog farmers in South Korea rallied Tuesday to criticize the country’s first lady over her reported comments that support...
Hundreds gather in Turkey to remember WWI dead on Anzac Day
Associated Press
The battle helped forge Australia and New Zealand’s national identities as well as friendship with their former foe, Turkey.
Hundreds of people gathered by...
Modi’s BJP courts India’s rising election power: Women
Reuters
For the BJP, winning the hearts and minds of women voters is central to its growth strategy to stave off electoral stagnation after a...
The Yazidis of Iraq The atrocities of Daesh shadowed the New Year still
The Yazidis practise an antiquated faith with roots in Zoroastrianism that first appeared in Iran more than 4,000 years ago. It eventually assimilated aspects...