Global corruption index reflects Arab Spring unrest
Most of the Arab countries that saw uprisings in 2011 fell down the ranking as citizens became acutely aware of the corruption in their country
Syria: Red Crescent volunteers on total alert
Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteers have been working around the clock every day since the beginning of the events 8 months ago. In the past, they used to carry out simple activities like transporting sick people. Today, they are faced with highly demanding tasks in dangerous areas. What they do is making a difference between life and death.