An Emotional First For Some Iranian Women Allowed To Enter Soccer Stadium
For the first time in decades, Iranian women were allowed to attend a soccer match in Tehran's Azadi Stadium.
Middle East
For Days, Turkey Has Been Targeting Kurds In Northern Syria
As Turkey continues its attack against Kurdish towns in northern Syria, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to CNN correspondent Arwa Damon, who is reporting near Turkey's border with Syria.
Trump Could Lose Evangelical Support Over Turkey-Kurds Issue
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network about the evangelical response to President Trump's decision to pull back troops from Northern Syria.
Diane Foley Has Long Sought Justice For Her Son's Beheading In 2014
Two British ISIS fighters accused of executing western hostages are in U.S. custody. Diane Foley, mother of James Foley, tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that she wants the men tried in the U.S.
Turkey Claims To Have Won A Key Syrian Border Town From Kurdish Forces
Heading into a fourth day of military attacks on northern Syria, Turkish officials say forces have captured Ras al-Ayn and several surrounding villages. But reports indicate fighting continues.
Major Crackdown In Egypt Sweeps Up Activists, Children — And At Least 1 U.S. Citizen
Protesters, schoolchildren and some of the government's most prominent critics have all been detained in a government clampdown. So was a 22-year-old American college student, accused of spying.
Civilians Flee Turkish Incursion
Turkey's incursion into Syria to root out Kurdish fighters who have been U.S. allies is wreaking havoc for civilians. Doctors and whole families have become displaced and some have escaped to Iraq.
Pentagon Says U.S. Troop Position In Syria Came Under Fire From Turkish Incursion
A spokesman says all U.S. troops are accounted for with no injuries. U.S. officials say they oppose Turkey's military incursion into northern Syria.
Turkey's Invasion of Syria Worsens A Humanitarian Crisis
A front-line hospital was abandoned Friday as up to 100,000 people fled Turkey's ground and air offensive.
Iranian Tanker Reportedly Struck By Missiles In Red Sea
Iran's state-run IRNA says the tanker was hit by two missiles that damaged storage tanks as it steamed about 60 miles from the Saudi port of Jiddah.