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Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
by A Martínez
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
When It Comes To Foreign Policy, Trump Promises To Put America First
Donald Trump delivered his first formal foreign policy speech on Wednesday. To delve into the GOP front-runner's speech, Steve Inskeep talks to one of Trump's advisers Walid Phares.
Expert Doubts Trump's Pledge Of A More Consistent Foreign Policy
GOP front-runner Donald Trump delivered his first formal foreign policy speech on Wednesday. Richard Fontaine, a former adviser to Senator John McCain, talks to Steve Inskeep about Trump's speech.
Ted Cruz Names His Pick For Vice President: Carly Fiorina
by Don Gonyea
Ted Cruz announced Wednesday that he is picking former rival Carly Fiorina as his running mate. It's a last-ditch move designed to shake up the GOP primary race in which he badly trails Donald Trump.
Assessing The Myth Of Vladimir Putin
Is Russian President Vladimir Putin the unquestioned master of his realm? Steve Inskeep talks to Mark Galeotti, a professor at New York University, about a piece he's written for the website Vox.
Secretary Foxx Pushes To Make Transportation Projects More Inclusive
by Brian Naylor
Highways are supposed to help get people from one place to another, but Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says that in many cases they have also divided neighborhoods. He wants to change that.
Syrian Peace Talks Falter; Violence Intensifies
The United Nation's special envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura is due to give the Security Council an update on the civil war in Syria. Lourdes Garcia Navarro talks to de Mistura, who's in Geneva.
28 Pages In Sept. 11 Report Should Be Declassified, Ex-Sen. Graham Says
Former Senator Bob Graham talks to Lourdes Garcia-Navarro about why he wants the White House to declassify secret pages of the report that address allegations of Saudi ties to the hijackers.
In Bangladesh, Editor OF LGBT Magazine Is Hacked To Death
The founder of a LGBT magazine was killed on Monday. His death is the latest in a string of murders of bloggers and activists in the country. Steve Inskeep talks to journalist Saad Hammadi.
1 Year Ago, Nepal Buckled Under A Quake That Killed 9,000 People
by Danielle Preiss
A year after the earthquake, reconstruction work in Nepal is proceeding slowly and thousands are still living in temporary shelters. The government has been criticized for its sluggish response.
Data Initiative Aims To Help With Police Force Transparency
by Martin Kaste
The White House is pushing the initiative as a way to overhaul police practices by tracking them. But police departments can choose whether to participate, and even which kinds of data to release.
If Basketball Had A Penalty Box, Ted Cruz Would Be In It
While on a campaign trip to Indiana, GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz referred to a "basketball ring" when he meant hoop. Cruz later told reporters he stumbled while speaking.
Is There Evidence Of Saudi Deception In The Sept. 11 Report?
by Mary Louise Kelly
What do we know concerning Saudi Arabia's alleged involvement in the Sept. 11 attacks, and when may the report's 28 classified pages be made public?