The killings of four professional women in the city of Jalalabad have once again thrown into sharp focus the ongoing issue of violence against Afghan women. ( read original story ...)
Review: ‘The Orphanage,’ an imperfect yet charming blend of Bollywood and Soviet Afghanistan
An underage ticket scalper is sent to a boys' home near the end of Soviet-era Afghanistan in Shahrbanoo Sadat's Bollywood-tinged drama "The Orphanage." ... ( read original story ...)
At Least 14 Killed in Afghanistan Avalanche
An avalanche in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province killed at least 14 and injured scores of others Thursday. The area in Raghistan district is under Taliban control, hampering rescue ... ( read original story ...)
Female doctor killed in targeted bomb attack in Afghanistan
Latest attack in Jalalabad comes days after three female media workers were shot dead ... ( read original story ...)
Pope calls for end to violence on historic Iraq visit
Pope Francis became the first pope to step foot in Iraq, where he is spending four days calling for an end to violence. Chris Livesay shares more. ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis arrives in Baghdad for risky, historic Iraq tour
Kadhimi walks with Pope Francis upon his arrival at Baghdad International Airport, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 5. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office/via REUTERS ... ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis makes the first ever papal visit to Iraq
It’s the first ever papal visit to the country, and the pontiff’s first international trip since the start of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Pope urges Iraq to embrace its Christians on historic visit
Pope Francis opened the first-ever papal visit to Iraq on Friday with a plea for the country to protect its centuries-old diversity, urging Muslims to embrace their ... ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis Goes to Iraq
The safety of religious minorities is a top Middle East challenge. ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis brings message of unity and tolerance to Iraq
The pope brought his message of peace, reconciliation and tolerance to Iraq on the first day of his papal visit to this predominantly Muslim country. The pope's jet touched down at Baghdad's airport ... ( read original story ...)