A Yazidi Survivor's Struggle Shows The Pain That Endures After ISIS Attack
Six years after ISIS committed genocide against Iraq's ancient religious minority group, the Yazidis are not getting the help they need to recover.
Middle East
Protesters Demand Accountability In The Aftermath Of Beirut Explosion
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Lebanese journalist Alia Ibrahim about the Beirut blast and why she finds hope in the tragedy.
Beirut Explosion Looks Like An Accident — And A Sign Of The Country's Collapse
Tuesday's blast came against a backdrop of ongoing, unaddressed government dysfunction. Some of the country's chronic problems may help explain how 2,750 tons of explosives were neglected at the port.
Wall Street Journal Reporter's Daughter Recovering After Beirut Explosion
This week, Dion Nissenbaum told us how his four-year-old daughter, Iman, suffered serious cuts after a huge blast in Beirut blew apart their home. Now, Iman's on her feet again — and laughing.
Beirut Explosion Update: Lebanon Detains 16 People As Part Of Inquiry
The investigation into the massive blast continues, a Lebanese judge says. The explosion has been traced to an estimated 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse.
Lebanese Criticize Government Over Massive Explosion In Beirut
The Lebanese people are growing angrier with their leaders after this week's explosion in Beirut, with questions being raised about official negligence as a possible cause in the deadly blast.
Death Toll Rises in Beirut As Rescue Efforts Continue After Explosion
In Beirut, city residents continue to search for survivors after a devastating explosion Tuesday. Many residents believe government dysfunction contributed to the disaster.
Beirut Faces Crisis As Explosion Comes Amid Food Shortages, Economic Struggle
NPR's David Greene speaks with Rafael Velasquez, an aid worker with Mercy Corps, about the humanitarian crisis facing Beirut following a massive explosion.
News Brief: Beirut Explosion, Trump On Twitter And Facebook, National Conventions
Investigations continue in the Beirut explosion. Twitter and Facebook go after Trump for sharing coronavirus misinformation. And, the pandemic is changing the National Conventions.
Satellite Images Show Aftermath Of Beirut Blast
The massive explosion leveled the city's port and scattered debris across a road thousands of feet away. The blast killed at least 100 people and injured thousands more.