Men in miniskirts protest against female student death in Turkey
Istanbul men wearing miniskirts gathered Saturday to stand in solidarity with victims of sexual violence. They were outraged by the brutal killing of a twenty-year-old woman in southern Turkey, which caused many conservative critics to debate the role of women's clothing in cases of sexual assault. The miniskirt-clad gentlemen displayed support for the rights of Turkish women - no matter what they choose to wear.
Source: Informed Comment
Why Palestinians must let go of Erdogan
Erdogan has followed a precedent in the Muslim world of pledging support for the Palestinian cause to gain political favor. Palestinians should champion their own cause from within, rather than accept insincere support from foreign leaders.
Source: Your Middle East - Resistanbul
Infographic: eCommerce and the MENA travel sector boom
2014 saw huge growth in online transactions in the Middle East and North Africa - especially in the travel sector. This growth coincides with an increase in smartphone usage and mobile transactions.
Source: FOUR.me
