Middle East
Prestigious Award for Syrian Activist Hanadi Zahlout
"A powerful symbol of both what is possible and what is necessary for Syria’s future."
28 Nov 13
Kazak Authorities Seek Return of Syria Fighters
Footage appearing to show Kazaks with hard-line Islamist rebels causes shockwaves back home.
25 Nov 13
Syrian Christian Village Debates Taking up Arms
Caught between rebel and government forces, villagers fear attack from either.
15 Nov 13
Kurds vs. Islamists and FSA in Syrian Town
Free Syrian Army units join jihadi groups in power-struggle with Kurdish militia.
28 Oct 13
Syria: Accidental Shootings Common in Qamishli
Proliferation of firearms in private hands leads to family tragedies.
25 Oct 13
Syria: Ghouta Residents Live in Fear of More Chemical Attacks
Local man manufactures gas masks as they can't be brought into besieged area.
21 Oct 13
Syria: Kfar Nabl Schools Reopen Despite Shelling
For those who brave risks and attend, space is limited as many schools are occupied by refugees and soldiers.
21 Oct 13
All Change on Iraqi Kurdish Political Scene
Third force now in second place, upsetting long tradition of power being contested or shared between two big parties.
18 Oct 13
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