Iran says ‘significant progress’ made in Vienna nuclear talks

Meanwhile, Yoga is a practice rooted in the values of peace and harmony. But in Kuwait, conservatives have declared it an assault on Islam. After denouncing what they called the depravity of certain poses, authorities banned a one-day women's yoga retreat. The move has sparked protests in the sheikdom... Concern is growing that a country that once prided itself on its progressivism is rapidly backsliding.

Finally, decades of conflict has turned Iraq into a hotbed for trafficking. From weapons to drugs, the country has dominated headlines. But less attention has been given to the trafficking of wild animals. In fact, the Middle East is considered one of the hubs for this illegal activity. Our correspondent in Iraq, Lucile Wassermann, reports.

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