An ancient soap-making tradition in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has been added to the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. NPR visits one of the oldest soap factories in the city of Nablus.

Christian communities in the West Bank, Gaza, and Jerusalem say the situation for them has worsened under the current ...

A three-day music event will be held in Glasgow to celebrate the city's 850th anniversary. The event, named Clyde Chorus, ...

With the late bank holiday – three weeks later than last year – short-haul beach weather will be easier to access ...

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Aruba is a dream come true for someone hoping to set eyes on a crisp white-sand beach, while Bonaire is a world-class scuba ...

The states of Central Asia are awash with oil, gas, and precious minerals. Yet in an era of shifting global markets and the ...

Using credit and debit cards is common in almost all shops, with the added perk of tax discounts for foreign tourists.

When visiting Ecuador, make sure to pack the right clothes for the region, as the weather can change dramatically in a single ...

Foguangyan features the world's largest exposed red sandstone wall in the Danxia formations. Its centerpiece is a striking ...

The member of the Hamas Political Bureau and the head of Hamas Jerusalem office, Harun Nasir Ad-Din, has called on the ...