I began my little speech with ¡Hola! (That was a safe start.) I proceeded to introduce myself ( mi nombre es) and that I was ...

For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.

Israel is arming local militias in Gaza in an effort to counter Hamas in the besieged enclave, officials say, as opposition politicians warned that the move endangers national security.