British-Palestinian woman shortlisted for Leader 2017 award
A Palestinian academic at the Oxford University is one of five people shortlisted for the Inspiring Leader 2017 award, organised by the Guardian Higher Education…
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Hamas moves to approve ‘1967 borders’ – but not recognize Israel
Hamas is set to recognize the pre-1967 borders as the borders of a future Palestinian state, but will still not recognize Israel, Haaretz revealed on…
Russia and Syria resume bombing Aleppo with parachute bombs
As expected, Russia resumed bombing of Aleppo after the ceasefire extended by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Nov 4 ended. The Saturday air strike, seen…
Abu Dhabi: Tourist couple arrested for sex before marriage – Photo
A tourist couple visiting Abu Dhabi have allegedly been arrested for having sex before marriage after a doctor informed police the woman was pregnant ….
US marines arrived in Syria to fight against ISIS
A couple hundred Marines have deployed into Syria with heavy artillery guns, as part of the ongoing preparation for the fight to oust the Islamic…
Iraq: At least 20 dead after suicide attackers target wedding party
Iraqi forces battled Isil militants in their stronghold of Mosul yesterday and took control of the last major road leading west from the city, before…
Niloofar Howe and her journey from fleeing Iran to making the internet safer
Niloofar Howe is a rare woman working in internet security. Her path to being the chief strategy officer of internet security firm RSA started when…
Dubai’s ruler just reminded everyone to celebrate Women’s Day
Dubai’s beloved ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, just reminded everyone how important women are to making the UAE one of the most powerful and happiest…
Homophobic rabbi who mentors soldiers says IDF turns women ‘crazy’
A controversial rabbi who runs a pre-army religious academy told new IDF recruits that military service drives female soldiers “crazy” and strips them of their…
Turkish women are still lagging behind
On the 83rd anniversary of women getting the right to vote in Turkey, a right which they garnered ahead of their counterparts in many European…