World Archives

Women, World — June 23, 2013

Meet the Speed Sisters of Palestine

A first-hand account of the only female street racing team in the Middle East. Meet the Speed Sisters of Palestine. … [Read more...]

World — June 23, 2013

Rethought: Human Migration Route Out Of Africa

Ancient beads recently unearthed in Lebanon, belonging to the body of a young girl (from approximately 42,000 years ago), could be the key to re-thinking modern human migration out of Africa. … [Read more...]

World — June 23, 2013

Ancient City Discovered in Northern Iraq

In Iraqi Kurdistan, archaeologists have recently discovered an ancient city called Idu, dating back between 3,300 and 2,900 years ago. … [Read more...]

World — June 12, 2013

Armenian Monastery Saved by Arab Sheikh

After years of neglect, a medieval Armenian monastery has an unlikely benefactor – the Muslim ruler of the Arab emirate of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed al-Qasimi - who has donated funds to … [Read more...]

World — June 12, 2013

Depicting the Hajj in Images and Words by Michael Wolfe

The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca has captured the imagination of visual artists, craftsmen, travel writers, bureaucrats and rulers almost since its inception in 632 AD. Author and filmmaker Michael Wolfe, … [Read more...]

Business, Tech & Science, World — June 7, 2013

Top Middle East Startup Investors

Forbes brings you the top Middle East companies funding startups in technology and business. … [Read more...]

Medical, World — May 24, 2013

Bridging the Gap: The Health Workers Who Visit Palestinian Refugee Camps in Lebanon

Almost half of Palestinian refugees registered in Lebanon are children. Yet there is an absence of Palestinian or Lebanese doctors due to constrictive government legislation. What can be done? … [Read more...]

World — May 22, 2013

After Tragedy, Afghan Warrior Still Hopes to Fight Taliban

Even after a devastating loss when a U.S. drone strike hit and killed his own sister, young stonemason, Saidaa, still works to promote freedom and justice as part of the American team. His dedication … [Read more...]