The cleric has ruled for more than three decades, spearheading a policy of backing proxy groups to wield influence across the Middle East.
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Sahel Crisis Goes Coastal as Insurgents Push Toward the Atlantic
Insurgents are expanding from West Africa’s Sahel region toward Atlantic coastal nations such as Ivory Coast, creating new terrorism hot spots and displacing millions.
Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Questions Palestinian State Policy
The suggestion by the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, would represent a sharp departure from decades of U.S. foreign policy.
In Hajj on Horseback Project, Pilgrims Ride All the Way From Spain
The journey took about seven months and was closely followed, and financially supported, by followers on social media.
They Went to Syria to Fight With Rebels. Now Some Are Joining the New Army.
Thousands of foreign fighters fought alongside the Syrian rebel groups that toppled the Assad dictatorship. Many plan to stay, despite the qualms of the United States and some Syrians.
They Went to Syria to Fight With Rebels. Now Some Are Joining the New Army.
Thousands of foreign fighters fought alongside the Syrian rebel groups that toppled the Assad dictatorship. Many plan to stay, despite the qualms of the United States and some Syrians.
Trump Travel Order Bans People From 12 Countries From Entering U.S.
The travel ban revives an effort from President Trump’s first term that led to chaos and court battles.
What is the Hajj? What to Know About the Pilgrimage and Saudi Arabia’s Preparations
Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year.
Gay-Themed Forum Is Canceled in Malaysia
The public criticism from the government and online attacks that prompted its organizers to back down are the latest examples of the increasing influence of religious conservatism.
Gay-Themed Forum Is Canceled in Malaysia
The public criticism from the government and online attacks that prompted its organizers to back down are the latest examples of the increasing influence of religious conservatism.