Middle East
How a debate over textbooks closed 150 schools in East Jerusalem
October 1, 2022
How a debate over textbooks closed 150 schools in East Jerusalem
Jerusalem CNN — On September 19, some 150 schools in East Jerusalem went on strike, keeping tens of thousands of…
At least 4 Palestinians killed, dozens wounded in one of year’s deadliest Israeli West Bank raids
September 28, 2022
At least 4 Palestinians killed, dozens wounded in one of year’s deadliest Israeli West Bank raids
Jerusalem CNN — At least four Palestinian men were killed and 44 wounded during an Israeli military raid and heavy…
Iranians are risking it all to protest. Their families say some of them aren’t coming home
September 28, 2022
Iranians are risking it all to protest. Their families say some of them aren’t coming home
The last time Farnaz heard her brother’s voice was over the phone, on an unknown number. “He called me and…
‘Hostages’ covers the Iran Hostage Crisis from all angles, including then to now
September 27, 2022
‘Hostages’ covers the Iran Hostage Crisis from all angles, including then to now
CNN – “Hostages” tells several major stories in one, from the history of US intervention in the Middle East to…
Fifth Iranian paramilitary member killed as president warns protesters will be dealt with ‘decisively’
September 26, 2022
Fifth Iranian paramilitary member killed as president warns protesters will be dealt with ‘decisively’
A fifth member of an Iranian volunteer paramilitary group died Sunday after clashing with what state media called “rioters and…
Young Iranians are rising up against decades of repression – arguably bolder than ever
September 25, 2022
Young Iranians are rising up against decades of repression – arguably bolder than ever
Iranian authorities say they will restrict internet access in the country until calm is restored to the streets, as protests…
Iran’s President abandons CNN interview after Amanpour declines head scarf demand
September 24, 2022
Iran’s President abandons CNN interview after Amanpour declines head scarf demand
CNN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi withdrew from a long-planned interview with CNN’s chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour at the…
Iran’s sweeping internet blackouts are a serious cause for concern
September 24, 2022
Iran’s sweeping internet blackouts are a serious cause for concern
CNN- When Iranian authorities pulled the plug on the internet in 2019 amid anti-government protests, the international community struggled to…
Iran restricts internet as Mahsa Amini protest deaths mount and UN calls for investigation
September 24, 2022
Iran restricts internet as Mahsa Amini protest deaths mount and UN calls for investigation
Iranian authorities say they will restrict internet access in the country until calm is restored to the streets, as protests…
Fears of a third Intifada as Palestinian deaths reach 7-year high
September 24, 2022
Fears of a third Intifada as Palestinian deaths reach 7-year high
Jenin and Ramallah, West Bank CNN — In the early hours of September 6, Mohammed Sabaaneh, 29, was live on…