Durrie Bouscaren
Stories
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Iranians mark a day of mourning as the U.S. ramps up uts military presence
As the U.S. beefs up its military presence in the Middle East, Iranians mark the 40th day of mourning for loved ones killed during the January protests.
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Mass grave sheds light on 7th century plague
In modern-day Jordan, a 1500-year old mass grave sheds light on the lives of people affected by the Plague of Justinian.
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Iranian exiles in Turkey scramble to find news from home
Iranians living in Turkey are hearing chilling stories from relatives at home — and receiving death threats themselves.
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Turkey is in the crosshairs over Russian's ghost fleet
Russia's ghost fleet of sanctions-busting oil tankers are using the Turkish-controlled Bosphorus to reach the Black Sea, causing headaches for Turkey.
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Pope Leo prays for unity at historic Nicaea site
On the second day of his inaugural overseas trip, Pope Leo XIV visited the ancient site of the First Council of Nicaea, in Turkey, urging Christians — and all faiths — to reject the use of religion to justify violence.
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Pope Leo visits Turkey
The visit to Turkey and then Lebanon will be the first U.S. pope's first foreign trip.
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Iranians fleeing to Turkey fear for the future
Activists in Iran say the government there is cracking down in an effort to undo infiltration by Israeli intelligence.
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Iran targets women singers in wave of arrests and harassment
In Iran, a wave of arrests and harassment of women singers has swept the music industry. Some artists have found some fame by releasing music on social media. Authorities are tracking them down, too.
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After protests, Turkey's opposition plans national economic boycott
Rights groups say 1,900 people were detained in weekend protests over the arrest of the opposition presidential candidate.
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Friends defend Turkish student arrested by ICE
Friends and family of Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was arrested by U.S. immigration officials, are frightened and concerned for her safety.
