Witnesses Say US Group Hiked Far From Tourist Areas
Locals question why Americans ventured alone to remote area near Iranian border.
Locals question why Americans ventured alone to remote area near Iranian border.
Drought and unemployment lead many to flee rural poverty.
Washington decision to name an ambassador seen as positive but some are cautious.
A few senior jobs have gone to women but they still face an uphill struggle to be accepted as equals.
Many praise Tehran protesters but hope Iran keeps out of their country’s domestic affairs.
While some say hardline foreign policies are good for Syria, others favour ending strategic alliance with Iran.
Damascus believed to be unconcerned by victory of anti-Syrian March 14 group.
Many live in overcrowded refugee camps, but some have turned their makeshift homes into a prosperous town.
As the Syrian president’s right-hand woman, Shaaban presents a polished defence of regime policies.
Prime minister’s party and independents hope to unseat dominant Shia party.