December 2020

Several belly dancers in Egypt are leading a campaign to preserve their traditional dance from whom they describe as intruders that have sexualized the dance performance. Source: Al Monitor Full…

The Lebanese judge investigating the huge explosion that rocked Beirut in August has suspended the probe after two ministers he charged requested he be removed, judicial sources said Thursday.For the…

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri Thursday called for a general session next week to discuss a series of important draft laws from a long agenda, with a long-overdue item — the…

Jerusalem will remain Israel's 'undivided capital' but there will be a 'place for a Palestinian capital', Benny Gantz said.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Jerusalem has room for a Palestinian capital,…

A new poll suggests many believe inequality has grown worse since the pro-freedom uprisings broke out a decade ago.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Few feel life has improved since Arab…

Turkish literary scene becomes a new battlefront in the women’s movement as female writers, editors and translators pour out their stories of abuse and one author commits suicide. Source: Al…

Filmed in secret, Jeff Kaufman’s portrait of the Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh captures her ongoing battles for the rights of women, children and minorities.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: ‘Nasrin’ Review:…

The laws requiring animals to be stunned before they are slaughtered strike "a fair balance between animal welfare" and religious freedom. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: European Court of Justice…

Caretaker Economy Minister Raoul Nehme said Thursday that the Central Bank will probably have no choice but to use part of its mandatory reserves to subsidize part of the essential…

The purpose of hosting those vaccinated stems from the goal of encouraging the wider public to get the vaccination. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Club Hotel in Eilat to host…