Millions Of Muslim Worshipers Flock To Mecca For Hajj
The holy event starts Sunday and lasts until next Friday.
Middle East
Israel's Shin Bet Detains High-Profile Figures
The Israeli security agency Shin Bet, has been detaining high-profile figures in the past few weeks. One of them is activist and author Moriel Rothman-Zecher, who talks with NPR's Jennifer Ludden.
U.S. To Pull Back Aid From Syria, Asks Other Countries To Pitch In For Rebuilding
The Trump administration is cutting money it was going to spend aiding the people of Raqqa — a Syrian city that still has many areas in rubble after the fight to push out ISIS.
U.S. Threatens Further Sanctions Against Turkey Over Detained Pastor
Rising tensions between the two countries have caused Turkey's currency, the lira, to plunge by about a third of its value against the U.S. dollar since January, sparking fears of an economic crisis.
Iraqi Refugee In U.S. Accused Of Committing Murder For ISIS
Federal prosecutors say Omar Ameen lied about his terrorism ties to enter the U.S. as a refugee. He is wanted in Iraq over the killing of a police officer in 2014.
Journalist Austin Tice's Parents Are Still Fighting For Their Son's Return
Journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria six years ago after being abducted by militants. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with his parents, Debra and Marc Tice, about their fight to bring him home.
Turkey Counterpunches By Raising Tariffs On U.S. Goods
Ankara has increased tariffs on U.S. products ranging from liquor to automobiles to beauty products, in some cases more than tripling them.
After Trump Tariffs, Relations With Turkey Are At A Low Point
David Greene talks Amanda Sloat of the Brookings Institution about President Trump's recent hard-line stance with Turkey which sparked an economic crisis for the country.
How Turkey's Economic Problems Are Viewed In Istanbul
With Turkey's currency volatile and an ongoing battle between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Trump, Turks are tense about their economic future, but not in a panic.
Former Turkish Military Officer Speaks Out After Being Imprisoned By His Own Government
A Turkish military officer who was assigned to NATO speaks about escaping the country's purge after spending 16 months in jail.