Many of the million visitors who travel to the rock-cut architectural wonders of Petra in Jordan every year are unaware of the Bedouin who live there maintaining the traditions of their forefathers.
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The nomads of Petra
Monday, December 19th, 2011 | Permalink
Iraq's Judicial Committee issued an arrest warrant Monday for Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi, who is accused of orchestrating bombing attacks.
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Arrest warrant issued for Iraq’s vice president
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 | Permalink
A 45-year-old textile worker who has been out of work for a year threw his shoes Monday at Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to protest not having received unemployment benefits, an Iranian website reported.
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Iranian president targeted by shoe thrower
Monday, December 12th, 2011 | Permalink
Chris Johns says he took a ‘calculated risk’ when trying to distract a gunman who opened fire in Hollywood.
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Witness tries to distract gunman