Laura Kasinof

Birth control pills

Trump’s ‘global gag rule on steroids’ threatens Congolese clinics

Global Politics

The global gag rule, which every Republican administration has enacted since Reagan, bans international organizations that receive US aid money from providing abortions or suggesting abortions as an option to pregnant women.

The World

Learning the lingo in the land of Bin Laden

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The World

Behind deadly Yemen air raid, threat of Al Qaeda looms large

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The World

Poking fun, US-style, in Egypt

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The World

Cairo 90210?

Agence France-Presse

Suburbanization of Cairo

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The World

Egypt’s never-ending state of emergency

Agence France-Presse

After 29 years, the government — faced with an election and growing unrest —  extends the order.

The World

Yemen President Travels to US for Treatment

Conflict & Justice

Ali Abdullah Saleh has left the country to travel to the United States for medical treatment, Yemeni officials say. In a televised “farewell speech” he asked for forgiveness for “any shortcomings” during his 33-year rule.

The World

Islamist Cleric Killed in Yemen

Global Politics

President Barack Obama says the killing of American-born cleric Anwar Al-Awlaki is a “major blow” to al-Qaeda.

The World

Yemen Sees Continued Protests

Conflict & Justice

An estimated three million people are expected to participate in protests in Yemen today. Laura Kasinof has been reporting for The New York Times from Yemen and she has the latest on the protests.