Topic: Ramadan

Ahmadinejad to dinner? Furor ensues over religious groups' event.

The Iranian leader's appearance at an interfaith iftar meal, expected Thursday, divides the faith community.

Make way for Ramadan – in my fridge

As the month of fasting nears, I'm reminded of the sticky messes in my ice box.

Ramadan trend: Iftar emerges as high-profile social event

In the Muslim world, breaking the daily fast at sunset was once a family event. Now it's upscale and political.

Reporters on the Job

Pakistani Taliban suspected in Marriott Hotel blast

Saturday's massive truck bombing, which killed at least 50 people, is seen as a warning to the Pakistani government over its cooperation with the US.

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Reported U.S. attack upsets Pakistan

US forces may have sent in ground troops for the first time Wednesday. Were they targeting a top Taliban or Al Qaeda figure?

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Pakistani tribesmen organize private armies to fight Taliban

After weeks of fighting between the Pakistan Army and militants, the declaration of a month-long cease-fire may give the Taliban time to regroup.

Stuck in Syria, Iraqi students get a crack at college in the U.S.

A nonprofit group paves the way by negotiating tuition waivers.

Americans build elite Afghan commando force

The commando battalions, just a year old, are being trained and deployed nationally as a mobile, quick-reaction force.

Wishing you a happy bissextile day

Looking at some of the specialized vocabulary of leap year.