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A man sits outside his tent as children look on at a refugee camp in Sinjar
Nightmares still haunt Yazidi survivors of IS killings
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Dena Anwer holding her book "Those Taking Off the Hijab: The Silent Revolution"
Egyptian writer’s life turns into ordeal after penning book against hijab
Amr Emam
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In Ottoman times, people moved between home, the mosque and the market, while the streets were the space for the dogs.
Istanbul gives helping hand to four-legged friends
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Emirati poet Sheikha al-Mtiri recites a poem as she takes part in the eighth season of “Prince of Poets,” February 12
The seductive appeal of Arabic poetry
Iman Zayat
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The cracked earth all around them was littered with empty bottles and dirty nappies.
Iraqi families flee IS in Syria for desperate conditions
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South Sudan grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, which is exacerbated by the deforestation
South Sudan’s teak forests fast disappearing
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"Ya leil" ("O night"), he sings, with the dreamy languor of the original performer, Egyptian legend Mohamed Abdel Wahab
Egypt remains in tune with musical past
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While it strengthened Islamic rule at home in Iran, it left the country cut off from most of the rest of the world.
Aftershocks of Iran’s revolution still being felt
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Bouchnak said it took courage and risks making a movie that tackles issues that are not usually the focus of Tunisian films
‘Dachra,’ Tunisia’s first horror movie, hits theatres
Roua Khlifi
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"The local community is peaceful, educated and hospitable," said resident Talal al-Faqir.
Saudi hopes to turn remote relics into tourist magnet
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Chaos and neglect slow Mosul's recovery
Mosul left out
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Clothing norms in Iran have gradually but significantly changed in recent years
Iran women struggling to break old barriers
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A new investment drive. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (L) signs a document given to him by Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih during a ceremony in Riyadh, January 28.
Riyadh introduces major investment initiative
Jareer Elass
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A man sells memorabilia for Pope Francis' upcoming trip to the UAE at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai
UAE souvenir shops stock up for pope's visit 
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Down in the dumps. Iraqi students in the University of Mosul, January 16.
Iraqi university students decry gender segregation
Azhar Al-Rubaie
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Watch out for stray dogs in Cairo
Stray dogs an increasing problem for Egyptians
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