Middle East

Kobani: The city that stopped ISIS

November 1, 2017 By Rosa Gilbert

Like Stalingrad and Jamara, the Kurdish city of Kobani represents an epitome of anti-fascist struggle, famous for repelling the siege of ISIS.

Trump is desperate for a conflict with Iran

October 16, 2017 By Jane Green

For Trump, undermining the deal is just one element of a wider strategy to shore up U.S. regional hegemony in the Middle East.

Humanitarian crisis in Yemen; cholera count reaches 500,000

August 21, 2017 By Combined Sources

Yemen needs an influx of aid, not bombs, drones, and Hellfire missiles.

Sham elections give Iran’s President Rouhani a second term

August 9, 2017 By Navid Shomali

As Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is inaugurated for his second term, it’s important to remember the country’s working class doesn’t endorse its clerical oppressors.

Oklahoma imam says coexistence the only way to peace in Jerusalem

August 8, 2017 By Mark Maxey

Voices committed to co-existence like Imam Imad Enchassi are hard to come by, but are needed if conflict around holy places like Al Aqsa are going to be resolved.