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Meth, Money, Militias: Welcome to Iraq’s Hottest Narco Town
A vicious cocktail of addiction, extremism, state failure and unbearably hot summers has turned Basra into a powder keg.
Hezbollah’s Grip on Lebanese Politics Weakens in First Election Since Beirut Blast
Lebanese voters reacted to a huge array of problems – including an energy crisis, corruption, dizzying poverty levels and the Beirut port blast.
Iraqi Protesters On How They Feel About Soleimani's Death
Since early October, tens of thousands of protesters have been challenging corruption in Iraq and Iranian involvement in local politics. What do they think of the recent tensions?
Activists in Lebanon Are Using Religious Tattoos as Protest Symbols
Even though many are not particularly religious, tattoos have become a way of showing solidarity.
Syed Shahriyar’s Award-Winning Work Is Documenting Kashmir’s Modern History
The Kashmiri photojournalist talks about his life in the valley.
Seven Years of Syria
VICE traveled to the Syria-Lebanon border to meet teen refugees whose youth has been destroyed by war.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Suspected Austin bomber kills himself, Cambridge Analytica CEO suspended, Israel cops to 2007 Syria strike, and more.
Iraq’s PM just told Tillerson to GTFO
Haider al-Abadi issued a terse statement after a meeting with America’s top diplomat, reminding him, “no side has the right to intervene in Iraq’s affairs or decide what Iraqis should do.”
Inside an illegal speakeasy in Baghdad
In October Iraqi parliament banned all production, importation and sales of alcohol. Fines for violating the law can be as much as $21,00 dollars but that is not the only repercussion to be feared. Many illegal liquor stores have encountered...
Some Iraqis think the liberation of Mosul could be the start of a bloody new chapter
"If you're going to slaughter me, slaughter me."
9 Americans Said to Be Among 33 Terrorism Suspects Detained in Saudi Arabia
A Saudi news outlet said the Americans were picked up along with suspects from eight other countries on terrorism charges over the past week.
Why the Fight Between Iran and Saudi Arabia Isn't About Religion
Though the spark was the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric in the Sunni Kingdom, it's really domestic politics, regional insecurity, falling oil prices, and other factors that are driving the confrontation.