Shelly Kittleson is a journalist specializing in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Her work has been published in several international, US and Italian media outlets.
Analysis: The lightning offensive by an alliance of rebels, which saw them seize control of Aleppo, is a dramatic and unexpected shift in Syria's conflict.
In-depth: A recent ruling awarding millions to Abu Ghraib torture victims has rekindled interest in the role that private security companies play in Iraq.
As violence escalates in Lebanon, many families are fleeing to Iraq, seeking refuge in cities like Karbala, where residents are providing support and assistance
