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We Asked Gazans Living Abroad How They’re Coping
"My life has stopped. I see nothing but tears and blood. I’m physically in Belgium, but my soul is in Gaza.”
Phantom Pregnancies Happen. Why Don’t We Talk About Them?
Couvade syndrome is when cis men experience the aches and pains of pregnancy, but we're still not entirely sure what causes it.
Customer Service Reps Reveal Their Worst Experiences at Work
“If it wasn’t for the sedatives, I wouldn’t have been able to keep this job.”
Meet the Man Saving Cats From War and Earthquakes in Syria
The "Cat Man of Aleppo" started his world-famous animal shelter during the Syrian Civil War.
Photos of the Weirdest Shop Names in Dubai
From “Starlucks” to “Testy Meal,” some business owners got creative with their shop names – and didn’t check their spelling.
I Trekked to Mount Everest and Found Peace - Until It Got Hard
"No matter how you look at it, Mount Everest is just incredibly tall."
The Host of COP27 Is One of the Most Polluted Countries in the World
Egypt is hosting the UN climate summit, even though its own air and water supply is putting the health of millions at risk.
I’m Palestinian. This Is What International Travel Looks Like for Me.
If you're from Gaza, travelling is a harrowing experience. Trust me, I know.
Photos of the Baghdad Neighbourhoods Where Time Stands Still
Even after the trauma of a bloody war, the streets of these old neighbourhoods in Baghdad, Iraq, are still full of life.
Photos of Abu Dhabi Before the Oil Boom
Photographer Saleh al-Tamimi has been shooting his city since the 1970s, long before skyscrapers and luxury hotels took over.
Couples From Different Cultures Explain the Secret to a Happy Marriage
Be kind, be respectful, and never argue about getting lost in the car.
Young Syrians Are Struggling to Imagine a Future in Their Country
The civil war didn’t just destroy cities. It also destroyed an entire generation's economic prospects.