The quintessence of the story is that Abraham wanted to make it well-known to people that they should recognize G-d as the Creator and be grateful to Him. In order to get the audience for this message ...

The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

The situation was complex--jihadist factions in Syria had fractured, and former terrorist-controlled areas like Idlib had now ...

The main objective of China's engagement in Iraq is to ensure a reliable flow of oil that diversifies Beijing's imports without making it dependent on Baghdad.

While Iraqi dinars could be useful to those living in or near Iraq, there are many reasons to avoid this currency. The Iraqi dinar is the currency of Iraq; like any other currency, it can be ...

In the migraine-inducing complexity of Iraq politics, it is often difficult to see the proverbial wood for the trees. However, a clear path to the conclusion of the seemingly interminable disputes ...

Iraq has passed a law that would legalise the marriage of children as young as nine. Three divisive laws have now been passed which give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters ...

Iraq's parliament today passed several laws that critics say will effectively legalise child marriage for girls as young as nine. The amendments to Iraq's personal status law will give Islamic ...

Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage. The amendments give ...

Real Christmas trees are back in fashion with a vengeance. Morden nordmans won't drop their needles much and they're easy to care for. A real Christmas tree will last a full month if you cut the ...

A "sectarian" bill that could potentially legitimise child marriage in Iraq has passed into law reportedly without a vote in the parliament. The parliamentary website said "the proposal to amend ...