Exclusive footage reveals how Islamic State wields power over people’s everyday lives in Iraq’s second city, Mosul, a year after it was captured. Continue reading
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Abbas: ‘Jordan and Palestine are One People in Two States’
Palestinian Authority leader makes statement likely to overjoy Israeli nationalists during meeting with Jordanian soccer head in Amman. Continue reading
Opec under siege as Isil threatens world’s oil lifeline
As the bloc’s 12 oil ministers meet in Vienna, the march of Isil jihadists in the Middle East is putting Iran and Saudi Arabia on a collision course with explosive consequences Continue reading
If Catholic Ireland said yes – could Israel ever do the same?
The right to marry remains out of reach for gay couples in Israel. Continue reading
Behind the Lines: Hezbollah – Born in Lebanon, dying in Syria?
As Bashar Assad loses more ground, Hezbollah is being drawn deeper into the Syrian quagmire Continue reading
When Baghdad Burned: The June 1941 Farhud Massacre
The fusion of Nazism and Arab nationalism in the Middle East spelled unimaginable horror for Iraq’s ancient Jewish community. Continue reading
The world is drowning in debt, warns Goldman Sachs
Aging populations mean countries’ debt piles risk growing out of control, warns European head of Goldman Sachs Asset Management Continue reading
Is the UK still a Christian country?
Are we losing our religion? The answer for the UK seems to be “Yes”, while the answer for the developing world is a resounding “No”. Continue reading
Muslim Brotherhood becoming more violent and radical
Egyptian expert to “Post”: The Brotherhood will probably continue its long tradition of double-talk, speaking of democracy in English while emphasizing “jihad” in Arabic. Continue reading
Monitor: Islamic State controls half of Syrian territory
Advance into central city of Palmyra is Islamic State’s first takeover directly from Syrian military and allied forces. Continue reading