Handmaid's Tale inspires Israeli women battling religious coercion Hundreds of women clad in red cloaks and sporting white bonnets have been appearing in the past few weeks in several of the anti-judicial overhaul, pro-democracy demonstrations across the country. Israel
New World Bank grant to help Egypt manage Cairo's air pollution A 2022 report published by the American University of Cairo described Cairo's air quality as a "direct threat to public health.” Egypt
The Takeaway: Can Libya pull off elections in 2023? Plus, the US condemns an Israeli minister's call to "wipe out" a Palestinian town, and concerns grow over Iran's nuclear activity. North Africa
Erdogan rules out postponing Turkey's elections after earthquakes Analysts maintain that postposing elections would have higher costs for Erdogan at the ballot box as rage grows. Turkey
With over 100 victims, who is poisoning Iran's schoolgirls? Hundreds of Iranian schoolgirls have been mysteriously poisoned over the past few months and the government was forced to open an investigation when the problem reached Tehran on Wednesday. Iran
Turkey and Greece maintain post-disaster diplomacy after train crash As Ankara condoles Athens over the fatal train crash, Turks praise the Greek transport minister's resignation and lament at Turkish government officials for not taking responsibility over quake failures. Turkey
Husky dog rescued from rubble 23 days after Turkey earthquakes The dog’s overall health is good despite dramatic weight loss, volunteers say. Turkey
Israel should 'wipe out' Palestinian village of Huwara, says far-right minister Smotrich After inflammatory comments by far-right legislator Zvika Fogel last Monday, far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he'd like to see the Palestinian village of Huwara "wiped out." Israel
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