Video Of Woman Dancing On Tehran's Subway Goes Viral
The video was posted to a Facebook page called My Stealthy Freedom showing Iranian women defying the country's strict laws on female dress.
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U.S. Is Home To 1.5 Million Undocumented Asian Immigrants
The majority of undocumented workers in the U.S. come from Latin America, but there are still huge numbers from elsewhere in the world. Renee Montagne talks to immigration attorney Muzaffar Chishti.
Jordanians Weigh Risks And Rewards Of Being A Close U.S. Ally
Jordan has joined the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State. A training base in Jordan, paid for in part by the U.S., symbolizes the two countries close and sometime controversial alliance.
Eastern Ukraine Fighting Delays Identifying Airline Crash Victims
It's been four months since a civilian airliner was shot down, killing all 298 people on board. While many bodies have been identified, human remains are still being recovered from the crash site.
Iconic Lebanese Singer Sabah Dies At 87
Sabah rose to fame in Egypt in the 1950s and became a household name across the Arab world, known for her powerful voice and bold persona.
In Pakistan, Political Oratory Is Flourishing
Great political speech-making is dying out, thanks to the sound bite and the Tweet. But oratory's essential for anyone vying for votes in Pakistan.
Sun, Sand And Offshore Drilling In Spain's Famed Canary Islands
Highly reliant on oil imports, Spain's government is encouraging oil exploration off the coast of the Canary Islands. But locals say the drilling threatens the natural attractions that draw tourists.
OPEC Declines Action As World Oil Prices Hit Record Lows
OPEC oil producers met Thursday to discuss falling world oil prices — something big producer Saudi Arabia seeks to preserve in order to compete with U.S. oil production. But other OPEC countries want to get prices back up because their governments need the money.
China Has To Kick Smoking Habit Or Health Care Costs Could Be Huge
China, home to the world's largest population of smokers, is looking at a draft regulation that would ban indoor smoking and tobacco advertising. One anti-smoking NGO says the government is weighing the loss of tobacco tax revenue against stratospheric health care costs in the future.
In A Land Of Few Christians, Pope Will Reach Out To Muslims In Turkey
Pope Francis will meet with Turkey's Muslim leaders and the head of the Orthodox Church in what may be the most challenging trip of his young papacy.