Middle East

News

'Clock kid' Ahmed Mohamed to enter school in Qatar

DALLAS (AP) — A 14-year-old Muslim boy who was arrested after a homemade clock he brought to school was mistaken

Carrieheals / October 21, 2015

Health Living

Report finds gradual fall in female genital mutiliation in Africa

The New York Times - A comprehensive new assessment of the ancient practice of female genital cutting by the United

TheGrio Staff / July 22, 2013

Entertainment

Palestinian women urge Alicia Keys not to perform in Israel

theGRIO REPORT - Alicia Keys' upcoming summer concert in Israel has generated considerable controversy and been repudiated by outspoken activists,

TheGrio Staff / June 13, 2013

Entertainment Music Opinion

Alicia Keys' planned Israel concert inspires backlash from black peers

OPINION - As unifying as much music can be, sometimes the people need more than just a song. Our stars

Michael Arceneaux / June 6, 2013

Politics

Obama urges Israelis to compromise for peace

JERUSALEM (AP) - President Barack Obama delivered an impassioned appeal Thursday for Israel to recognize that compromise will be necessary

Adam Howard / March 21, 2013

Opinion Politics

Does Obama's name alone hurt the Middle East Peace process?

OPINION - Unfortunately, the birther and Tea Party conspiracy theorists—which include members of the radical lunatic fringe and hate groups—have

David A. Love / March 20, 2013

News

'A Palestinian Rosa Parks is needed': Israel's segregated buses spark outrage

TEL AVIV -- For a country fighting allegations of racism and apartheid against its Arab citizens, introducing a "Palestinian-only" bus

Adam Howard / March 5, 2013