Republican: U.s. Still Has Pull In The Middle East

When Sufi dervishes take the stage for the "Sema" ceremony, they are soundtracked by music developed in the 12th century and still heard today. CNN visits the workshop of Şeyda Hacızade, who demonstrates how to make a classical Turkish kemenche, an important instrument in the Sema orchestra.

Garip Ay has reinvented the traditional art of water marbling, known as Ebru. While Ebru art is typically reserved for book covers and practiced by at-home hobbyists, Ay's spectacularly fluid designs defy convention and explanation; they must be seen to be believed.

This driver sped towards a crowd of people at Portland State University, where pro-Palestinian protesters had gathered, and used "some kind of pepper spray," according to police.

As e-commerce continues to thrive in South Africa, it's also fueling the local electric vehicle market. Small manufacturers say demand is up for nimble, cost-effective vehicles to complete last-mile deliveries.

CNN's Bijan Hosseini explores the city's coasts, before getting up close and personal with a stallion.

South Africa is one of the biggest producers of wool in the world. Today, a visionary farmer turned businessman is working with a collective of artisans and fashion designers to maximize the potential of this natural fiber.