Mosque Attack In Egypt's Sinai Kills At Least 235
At least 235 people died in the bombing and shooting attack by assailants against a mosque in the Sinai Peninsula during Friday prayers.
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Turkey Says Trump Promises To Stop Arming Kurds In Syria
The U.S. policy of supporting the Kurds in Syria has been a sticking point in U.S.-Turkey relations. The White House cited "pending adjustments" to military support provided to U.S. partners in Syria.
Deadly Attack In Egypt Leaves At Least 235 Dead
At least 235 people were killed in Egypt today as the country experienced its deadliest terror attack ever. A Sufi mosque in the Sinai Peninsula was bombed during Friday prayers — and attackers sprayed worshippers with gunfire. NPR's Elise Hu speaks with AFP's Samer Al-Atrush about the aftermath.
Dozens Killed In Attack On Egyptian Mosque
Dozens of people have been killed after an attack on a mosque in Egypt's north Sinai.
Saad Hariri Returns To Lebanon As Saudi Arabia And Iran Vie For Influence
Lebanon's prime minister returned and says he's not quitting as he had said earlier. The strange events raised alarms about the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran and their influence in Lebanon.
Yemen On 'The Brink Of Famine' After Saudi Blockade
For an update on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, NPR's Noel King speaks with the International Rescue Committee's Paolo Cernuschi. He's on the ground in Sanaa.
News Brief: Roy Moore's Communication Director Resigns, Politics In Lebanon
We look at Roy Moore's chances in the Alabama Senate race after his communications director resigned. Also, Prime Minister Saad Hariri has returned to Lebanon and says he will stay on, for now.
Lebanon's Prime Minister, Back From Saudi Arabia, Is Not Resigning After All
Saad Hariri will remain in his role — despite an address he gave from Riyadh saying he'd step down. The about-face is more fuel for speculation that Saudi Arabia was forcing him to resign.
Russia Hosts Leaders Of Turkey And Iran For Meeting On Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host the leaders of Turkey and Iran in Sochi, Russia on Wednesday for a summit meeting about Syria.
Prime Minister Saad Hariri Returns To Lebanon
Hariri had resigned his post while visiting Riyadh amid intrigue over Lebanon's role in the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran for influence in the region.