Remembering Islamic Feminist Fatema Mernissi
Mernissi, a Moroccan sociologist whose books include Beyond the Veil, Islam and Democracy and Dreams of Trespass, died in Morocco on Nov. 30. She was 75. Originally broadcast in 1993.
Middle East
As More Israelis Go Vegan, Their Military Adjusts Its Menu
About 5 percent of Israel's population is vegan. In a nation where military service is compulsory for most people, that's prompting the military to offer animal-free diets and clothing to soldiers.
When ISIS Comes To Town, Everything Changes
Our Planet Money team examines the financial life within ISIS territory. When members of the Islamic State take control of a town, they also take control of its businesses and its economy.
Hey Iran, Saudi Arabia Has Some News For You
The kingdom launched a new Farsi website this week, but how will an Iranian audience react?
World Reacts To Donald Trump's Call To Ban Muslims Traveling To U.S.
Bloomberg's Zainab Fattah in Dubai, and Joerg Lau, foreign editor for Die Zeit in Berlin, put the reaction to Donald Trump's comments on Muslims into context.
Citing Religious Liberty, Evangelical Leaders Blast Trump's Muslim Ban
"It is not in spite of our Gospel conviction, but precisely because of it, that we should stand for religious liberty for everyone," one evangelical leader said.
For Young Saudi Women, Video Games Offer Self-Expression
Saudi women gamers gather at an annual convention, dressing as their favorite characters and exercising freedoms they want to see more of in their lives.
Human Rights Groups Criticize U.S. Arms Sale To Saudi Arabia
The U.N. is resuming peace talks on the war in Yemen. At the same time, the U.S. plans to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia, even as civilian casualties from Saudi airstrikes in Yemen continue.
House Passes Measure To Tighten Controls On Visa-Free Travel to U.S.
Approved 407-19, the bill requires anyone who has traveled to Iraq or Syria in the past five years to obtain a visa before entering the U.S.
For A Syrian Activist, Optimism Is Increasingly Hard To Find
Activist Aram al-Doumani has opposed the Syrian government since the uprising began in 2011. Despite talks aimed at a cease-fire this month, he's skeptical that there will be a breakthrough.