Ruth Sherlock
Stories
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World
Many in Iraq regard women riding bikes as promiscuous. Some women see it as activism
For some women in Iraq, learning to ride bikes is a way of finding freedom from confining social restrictions.
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Politics
Why elections in Libya have been delayed
Libya's plans to hold national elections are in doubt as the country breaks down into regions controlled by local faction leaders — including the son of the former dictator.
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National
Iraq can only cultivate about half of the farmland it usually does due to drought
Drought in Iraq means the country is only able to grow less than half its usual produce and is forcing mass migration from rural communities.
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Iraqi reform activists risk their lives to protest
Two activist friends talk about their efforts to protest for reform in Iraq — despite intimidation and attacks from powerful parties that will likely come out on top in Sunday's elections.
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Iraq's voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament
With the current parties in power expected to dominate results again, many Iraqis say they see no reason to vote.
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World
Iraqi protesters helped spur new elections. But many doubt their votes will matter
The current parties in power — many backed by militias involved in deadly attacks on protesters — are poised to dominate parliamentary elections scheduled to take place Sunday. Here's what to know.
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Iraqis will vote for a new parliament on Sunday
While some new voices have emerged in the campaigning, it looks like the usual parties will win. One underdog candidate got some voters on her side when she resolved a sewer problem in a Baghdad slum.
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1 Year After Beirut Explosion, Lebanese Push For Government Accountability
The people of Beirut are still reeling from the effects of the deadly port explosion a year ago — and asking that leaders who could have prevented it be held responsible.
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Lebanese Demand Justice A Year After The Deadly Beirut Port Explosion
A Human Rights Watch report states there's little chance the probe will hold any ranking officials accountable — despite evidence they failed to act on warnings about dangerous chemicals at the port.
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Families In Lebanon Aim To Celebrate Eid Despite The Steep Costs
The Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha finds people in Lebanon mired in an economic crisis that makes eating or paying rent difficult — let alone taking part in family celebrations.