April 2017
Egypt's Request to the U.S. for an 'Active Role' in the Middle East Peace Process
Egyptian President Sisi urged the U.S. to take an active role in reviving peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, emphasizing the two-state solution as…
Asma Jahangir: The Accusations Against Me Are Another Sign of the Climate of Fear in Iran
Asma Jahangir, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, condemned a defamatory report by the Islamic Republic's news agency that accused her of…
Constitutional Referendum in Turkey: Presidential or Parliamentary System
Turkey is holding a referendum on constitutional changes that could shift the country from a parliamentary to a presidential system, granting President Erdoğan significant powers.…
Female Representatives Demand Ali Larijani to Reform Discriminatory Laws
Female representatives in Iran's Parliament met with Speaker Ali Larijani to demand reforms of discriminatory laws against women. They emphasized the need for a female…
Is Having a Few Extra Kilograms Beneficial or Harmful to Your Health?
Recent studies present conflicting views on the health implications of being overweight. While an earlier study suggested that a few extra kilograms could reduce the…
The 'Surrender Syndrome': Children of Rejected Asylum Seekers in Sweden 'Fall into Coma'
In Sweden, a rare condition known as 'surrender syndrome' causes children of rejected asylum seekers to enter a state resembling coma after their families' applications…
Abu Dhabi's $37 Billion Infrastructure Projects Continue Despite Falling Oil Prices
Abu Dhabi is pushing forward with $37 billion worth of infrastructure projects despite falling oil prices, including a branch of the Louvre Museum, a new…