Gunmen Open Fire On Protesters In Baghdad
Violence against anti-government protesters in Baghdad is escalating, and threatening to turn into all-out conflict.
Middle East
Remembering Tetsu Nakamura, Japanese Doctor Who Spent Decades Working In Afghanistan
We remember the life of Tetsu Nakamura, a Japanese doctor who dedicated decades of his life to helping people in Afghanistan. He was killed by gunmen in eastern Afghanistan earlier this week.
U.S. Claims Death Toll In Iran Is Higher Than Human Rights Groups' Estimate
The U.S. claims Iran killed more than 1,000 people in recent riots and anti-government protests, which is higher than monitors have found and a claim that could cut both ways for those protesting.
How Iranians See The Fuel Price Protests Happening Across Their Country
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Swedish Radio's Cecilia Uddén about Iranian perspectives on the fuel price protests in the country.
Widely Respected Japanese Humanitarian Among 6 Killed In Afghanistan Attack
Tetsu Nakamura, a native of Fukuoka, spent years working to improve living conditions in rural areas of Afghanistan. He was gunned down Wednesday along with five associates.
Turkey And NATO Members Face Off Over Kurdish Fighters In Syria
Turkey threatens to hold up NATO's work unless it labels the Kurdish fighters in Syria who sided with the U.S. in the war against ISIS as terrorists. The West says they are an ally against terror.
Former Prisoner In Iran Says A New Hostage Crisis Is Brewing
Relatives of foreign nationals being held in Iran are seeking more attention for what they say is a new hostage crisis. A U.S. resident who was imprisoned in Iran is now telling his story.
Syrians Say U.S. Helicopter Fire Killed Civilians During The Raid On Baghdadi
A Syrian man says his arm was blown off and two friends were killed by U.S. helicopter fire during the assault on ISIS's leader. A defense official said the military will review what happened.
Syrians Say Innocent Civilians Were Killed In U.S. Raid On Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi
Syrians say civilians were killed and wounded during the U.S. raid on ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. That contradicts the account by the U.S. military, which says it's looking into the matter.
U.S. Deports Iraqis Despite Widespread Violence In That Country
Many of those Iraqis — in the U.S. legally but not American citizens — came to the U.S. as children. Most arrived back in Iraq without the documents or skills to get by.