Ramita Navai

ISIS hand gesture

ISIS has a new hand sign — and it means far more than ‘We’re #1’

Global Scan

The Islamic militants known as ISIS have shown savvy in social media and in picking their symbols. We explore the deeper meaning behind their index finger salute — and their black-and-white flag. And an author shows a side of Iran’s capital that you might not have expected, from sex to drugs to skinny jeans. And are you tired of being cramped in economy class? You’re not alone. All that in today’s Global Scan.

Women gaze at jewelery displayed at an international fair in Tehran.

Crystal meth, skinny jeans and underground bloggers — it’s the Iran you never see

Books

Syrian activists operate secret hospitals to treat wounded dissidents

FRONTLINE: Defectors from the Syrian Army

Conflict & Justice

Reporter Goes Undercover in Syria

The World

FRONTLINE: Syrian Activists Run Secret Hospitals

Global Politics

PBS FRONTLINE reporter Ramita Navai traveled undercover through Syria along a network of safe houses and secret hospitals.