New guidelines allow women to rent rooms without male guardian's presence, and foreign couples to share accommodation without proof of marriage

Some activists are pushing the limits of liberalization reforms by stepping outside without billowy over-garment, which is seen as a symbol of piety

Pair of 19-year-olds argue that by not allowing women to serve in some combat roles the military is violating their right to equality

Fan, who suffered burns to 90% her body, was arrested by modesty police for entering stadium disguised as a man to watch game

Family of Israa Ghrayeb, suspected in her death, claims she jumped from a balcony while receiving 'treatment' for demonic possession

Mandelblit issues guidelines for local authorities, saying separation permissible if it is desired by target audience and conditions for men and women are equal

Despite 'progress,' system not fully dismantled and longtime women's rights activists still face travel bans or are on trial after a sweeping crackdown on dissent last year

Norway, 6 EU states join Saudi Arabia and Iran in charging that 'the Israeli occupation remains a major obstacle for Palestinian women and girls' achieving social equality

Losing lawsuit for discrimination against women, ultra-Orthodox Kol Barama broadcaster delivers NIS 30,000 ($8,470) in bucket loads of the smallest denomination in Israeli currency

The headscarf debate polarizes Iranians at a time when the country is buckling under unprecedented US sanctions