At Long Last, a Donkey Family Tree
In a new study, genetics and archaeology combine to reveal the ancient origins of humanity’s first beast of burden.
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In a new study, genetics and archaeology combine to reveal the ancient origins of humanity’s first beast of burden.
"We noticed an increase in prices, for example, oil and fuel and this is driving us sick. There are many pressures and the purchasing power of the citizen is weak, and it's very difficult. Abdellatif Ait Amrane, resident of Rabat
Is there such a thing as a feminist Islam? If there is, it is hard to define. Instead, there are different interpretations and above all female Muslim theologians who do not use the term "feminism" to describe what they do, namely interpret the Koran in a gender-equal way. An interview with theologian Dina El Omari
Back in 1995, when The Times asserted Islam was to blame for the poor levels of education among women in the Muslim world, Mohammad Akram Nadwi began scouring ancient Arabic manuscripts for women's names. Looking specifically for female scholars, his hope was to find maybe 20 or 30 women. What he found was astounding. By Julia Ley
The election of Hamid Chabat as secretary-general of Istiqlal, Morocco's oldest political party, at the end of September has brought attention to the resurgence in populism that is becoming a distinctive feature of Moroccan politics, writes Mohamed Jalid