Abdelmoneim, who has suffered a stroke and heart attack behind bars, is being held in detention past the end of her sentence ...

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Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country's personal status law that ...

Opponents to the amendments say they effectively legalize child marriage in Iraq and mark a significant step backward for women's rights in the country. The passage of the amendments also sets a ...

The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce and inheritance.

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Tahrir Square has been architecturally transformed to suppress its revolutionary identity and reshape its perception in ...

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