Islamic State (IS) militants attacked a village south of Mosul, killing several people including two journalists, even as ...

Islamic State (IS) militants holding out in Mosul on a strip of land along the Tigris River are increasingly using suicide ...

One member of the minority religious community found asylum in Europe and sends home his meager grocery store wages.

Across history, ancient civilizations crafted prototypes for many of the modern mechanisms that have become integral to ...

Policies—whether in the West or in the Muslim world—are imposed on women, not developed with them or for them. How they dress ...

American foreign policy in West Asia is a textbook example of adolescent overreach: short attention spans, cyclical memory, a ...

Naseer Shamma is a name that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. Some know him as the Iraqi Oud maestro, while others refer to him as the ‘Little Ziryab’ — a nod to the legendary ...

Religion Rare medieval Bible returns to Israel for public exhibit after centuries-long journey Dating back to 1312, the Bible showcases Jewish, Islamic and Christian artistic influences ...

Thought to be approximately 500-years-old, the boat's remains were unearthed during the excavation of a former fish market — found more than five metres below sea level. Made up of 30 curved ...

The discovery of a large medieval ship by archaeologists in Barcelona could offer fascinating new insights into the city’s maritime history. Thought to be approximately 500-years-old, the boat's ...

The discovery of a large medieval ship by archaeologists in Barcelona could offer fascinating new insights into the city’s maritime history. Thought to be approximately 500-years-old, the boat's ...