Marook, a sweet bread eaten during Ramadan in Syria, used to be a simple loaf, but now the list of choices can be as long as ...

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The rich history of ancient Egypt involves power struggles, amazing feats of engineering, advances in writing and art, and ...

New research compiles the most complete record of vanished species across the Arabian Peninsula, based on rock art, archaeology, and historical accounts.

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Israel expands its military reach, facing rising unrest and global tensions as Netanyahu's power hinges on ongoing conflict.

As democracy in Turkey collapses under the pressure of the escalating imperialist war and growing social inequality, a ...

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