Africa
Somali Court Convicts Alleged Rape Victim Of Insulting The Government
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Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Middle East
For The First Time In Decades, Iran's President Visits Egypt
February 5, 2013 The hostility between Iran and Egypt dates to the 1970s, and the Muslim nations remain wary of one another. However, tensions have thawed in recent months.
Middle East
Tracking Rape In Syria Through Social Media
February 5, 2013 Researchers are using data from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media sites. There are, however, questions about the accuracy of the reports coming from Syria.
Middle East
In Syrian Conflict, Real-Time Evidence Of Violations
February 5, 2013 There are growing calls for Syria's leaders to face war crimes charges for the assaults against rebel targets and civilian areas. If that happens, veterans of past war crimes prosecutions say, Syrians will have one big advantage: the widespread gathering of evidence across the country.
In Moscow, Scandals Shake A Storied Ballet
February 5, 2013 The Bolshoi Ballet is deeply beloved in Russia. But a series of recent scandals — capped by a nasty acid attack on the company's artistic director in mid-January — has sent shock waves through artistic circles.
Monday, February 04, 2013
The Two-Way
Gas Buildup Caused Blast At Mexican Oil Company Headquarters
February 4, 2013 The country's attorney general said an electrical fault had caused a spark that detonated the leaking gas. He said an investigation found no evidence of explosives in the blast at PEMEX headquarters that killed 37 people.
The Two-Way
How Do Israeli And Palestinian Textbooks Treat The Other Side?
February 4, 2013 Israelis and Palestinians often say that the other side uses school textbooks that ignore or demonize the other side. A three-year study examined the claims.
Middle East
Iran's Leader Embraces Facebook; Fellow Iranians Are Blocked
February 4, 2013 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei turned to social media recently. Meanwhile, Iran's government has stepped up efforts to identify and target online pro-democracy activists. Analysts say the government is using increasingly sophisticated methods to shrink the online space for free expression.
