But analysts say progress slow and government's focus slightly misplaced; 'Women should have a greater participation in public life,' says one scholar
One female in government talks about why women wear veils
US president, candidates to succeed him have offered different views about when it's appropriate to use term 'radical Islamic terrorism' — if ever
Heads of state from more than 50 countries will gather in Washington for the Nuclear Security Summit 2016 March 31 and April 1. As the leaders discuss ways to secure vulnerable nuclear materials, concerns about these materials falling into the wrong hands remain high. VOA’s Kokab Farshori has the details.
Operation against PKK to end Saturday at 0400 GMT amid concern for Cizre's inhabitants with reports of food shortages, residents unable to get treatment, bury dead
Catherine Russel tells VOA her focus is on making sure that women get equal opportunities in contributing to their country’s economy
Reforming religious seminaries is part of National Action Plan devised to counter extremism following Peshawar school massacre on Dec. 16, 2014
UNESCO chief says her agency will do all it can to protect 'all that can be saved' from Islamic State militants
Authorities say they need everyone's help, and to that end, law enforcement urging the public: Trust us
Analysts exammine reasons Islamic State group has such appeal among young people in countries like Bangladesh
Kabul has long suspected Pakistan of aiding the Taliban in its attacks inside Afghanistan
Twelve journalists or bloggers have been arrested on government orders in Azerbaijan, including RFE/RL's Khadija Ismayilova
Warren Weinstein, 73, was kidnapped August 13, 2011 by unknown armed men in Lahore, Pakistan and had been held by al-Qaida
China previously cancelled a September visit because Pakistan was in the grip of major anti-government street protests
Conflict already drawing in regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Iran, creating fault lines in whole of Middle East and beyond
Ahead of a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program later this week in Geneva, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will meet with his Iranian counterpart on Wednesday to discuss the negotiations. Will the latest round of talks produce concrete results? VOA’s Kokab Farshori reports.
One expert says best that US, allies could manage would be 'extension of the time needed for Iran to stage a nuclear breakout'
On anniversary of her husband's kidnapping, wife of Warren Weinstein urges US and Pakistan to redouble efforts to bring him home safely
Suspecting extremist Islamist group of crimes against humanity, Security Council warns it poses threat to regional peace, security and stability
Taking the oath of allegiance at a naturalization ceremony is a very special day for someone becoming an American citizen; it's even more special for a group of new citizens who took the oath on July 4 at the home of one of its Founding Fathers
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