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July 23, 2019, 1:42 pm
US sanctions squeeze Iran middle class, upend housing sector
Families are hit hard by the collapse of the national currency, accelerating inflation, eroding wages and spike in housing prices — fallout from unprecedented American measures
By
Karin Laub
and
MOHAMMED NASIRI
July 15, 2019, 9:35 am
In Iran, some take off their hijabs as hard-liners push back
The headscarf debate polarizes Iranians at a time when the country is buckling under unprecedented US sanctions
By
Karin Laub
and
Mohammad Nasiri
December 18, 2018, 3:00 pm
In 2019, Mideast economic troubles loom as wars wind down
The end of fighting may be on the horizon for conflicts in Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Libya, but for the Israelis and Palestinians there is no peace in sight
By
Karin Laub
November 9, 2018, 11:10 pm
Floods kill 7 in Jordan, visitors seek high ground in ancient Petra
At least 4 swept away in torrential rains south of Amman, two weeks after 21 killed in Dead Sea flash floods; thousands evacuated from tourist city
By
Karin Laub
April 22, 2018, 10:22 pm
Merkel to Israel TV: Imperfect Iran deal better than no deal
German chancellor understands Israel’s ‘great worries’ about Tehran, says Germany won’t move embassy to Jerusalem until there’s a deal with Palestinians
By
Karin Laub
February 3, 2018, 10:35 am
Palestinian-American brings #MeToo campaign to West Bank
Yasmeen Mjalli wants to encourage Palestinian society to confront taboo subject of sexual harassment
By
Karin Laub
January 22, 2018, 10:03 pm
Palestinian Christians slam Pence’s pro-Israel faith
Bethlehem mayor says US vice president’s vision contradicts his declared aim of helping Christians in the Middle East
By
Karin Laub
January 16, 2018, 10:58 pm
With a vent at Trump, Abbas exits ‘peace process’
In speech to PLO council, PA leader may have unleashed forces that will end Oslo Accords and bring down his rule
By
Karin Laub
December 9, 2017, 1:57 am
Jordan’s plan of shiny city in the desert met by skepticism
Government says new metropolis will draw population away from Amman and inject momentum into a sluggish economy plagued by high unemployment
By
Karin Laub
November 1, 2017, 12:29 pm
Jordan water crisis worsens as Mideast tensions slow action
With rising temperatures sapping already scarce water resources, importance of desalination, regional projects grows for Amman
By
Karin Laub
September 21, 2017, 10:06 am
Bet on Trump or challenge Israel? Palestinians mull strategy
After more than two decades of failed talks, Palestinians question their leaders’ efforts to reach statehood through negotiations with Israel
By
Karin Laub
August 13, 2017, 9:57 pm
Lioness saved from Syria zoo gives birth in Jordan
Dana among 13 animals, including 4 other lions, 2 bears and 2 tigers, who barely survived war-torn Aleppo
By
Karin Laub
August 13, 2017, 8:31 am
Greek Orthodox church aims to block Jerusalem property sales in court
Theophilos III calls on world leaders to intervene after sale of church properties in Old City to Jewish group upheld
By
Karin Laub
July 27, 2017, 1:21 am
Jerusalem Palestinians find voice through prayer protests
Through prayers in the streets, Muslims show newfound unity after being sidelined by Israeli and Palestinian leaders
By
Mohammed Daraghmeh
and
Karin Laub
July 8, 2017, 2:38 pm
South Syria truce seeks to allay Israel, Jordan fears about Iran
Jerusalem and Amman worry Tehran aims to carve out a Shiite-controlled land corridor through Iraq, Syria and Lebanon to the Mediterranean
By
Karin Laub
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