Maya Shwayder

Maya covers the U.N., Europe, and the Middle East for IBTimes. She joined the company in July 2012 after having previously worked with DNAinfo.com and Gawker.

She hails from Detroit, and has spent time living in The Netherlands and Italy.

Maya holds a bachelor's from Harvard in psychology and Italian language and literature, and a master's in journalism from Columbia.

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Edward Snowden’s Q&A: What The Internet Said Today
June 17 2013 4:28 PM

Edward Snowden graced the Internet with his presence today. How did Twitter react?
Barbra Streisand Rips On Discriminatory Jewish Practices
June 17 2013 12:26 PM

Streisand is in Israel for some concerts, and while touring the country dropped a few choice words for the Orthodox Jewish community.
US OK With Results Of Iran Election
June 17 2013 11:54 AM

The U.S. congratulated Iran President-elect Rowhani among hopes that the moderate win will change Iran's course.
Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Strike
June 17 2013 11:16 AM

Several Turkish officials threatened to send out the army in response to a massive one-day strike by several Turkish labor unions.
China Asks US To Explain Internet Surveillance
June 17 2013 10:32 AM

In the wake of Edward Snowden's allegations the the U.S. was also spying on Chinese citizens, China has demanded an explanation.
Obama Approval Rating Plummets
June 17 2013 9:51 AM

A new CNN poll released Monday reveals that most Americans don't approve of their president, in the wake of the NSA scandal.
Russia Says No To Syria No-Fly Zone, Again
June 17 2013 8:41 AM

Russia is maintaining its firm pro-Assad government stance, despite increasing opposition from member nations at the upcoming G-8 summit.
Bomb Explodes Near Military Airport Outside Damascus
June 16 2013 6:29 PM

A car-bomb explosion is believed to be the cause of a fire near a military airport outside Damascus Sunday night.
Dozens Killed In Attack On Women In Pakistan
June 16 2013 3:36 PM

A suicide bomber targeted a bus carrying female students to university, and then the hospital serving the wounded was attacked.
Egypt Pulls Its Ambassador From Syria
June 16 2013 2:09 PM

President Morsi announced he is closing the Egyptian Embassy in Damascus and fully supporting the Syrian rebels.
5 EgyptAir Passengers From Diverted Flight Seek UK Asylum
June 16 2013 12:27 PM

Scottish police say five passengers on the diverted EgyptAir flight are trying to stay in Scotland.
Many Iranians Rejoice After Election, But Israel Has Doubts
June 16 2013 11:57 AM

Hassan Rowhani's victory shows a clear mandate for change in Iran, but Israel's prime minister warns against wishful thinking.