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As Bombing Continues In Syria, Voices From Ghouta: 'I Smell The Ash. I See The Bloods'

7:51pm March 07, 2018

In Syria, the relentless bombing of a rebel-controlled area near Damascus has created a desperate situation for civilians. After two weeks under siege, people in Ghouta, Syria share what they're living through.

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Fighting Continues In Besieged Syrian Neighborhood Of Ghouta

5:48am March 07, 2018

by Ruth Sherlock

Despite calls for a cease-fire, there's been no let up in fighting in the district of eastern Ghouta. A U.N. official reviews what that means for the war and prospects for more civilian casualties.

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A wounded Syrian boy receives treatment at a makeshift hospital following attacks on the rebel-held town of Hamouria, in the besieged Eastern Ghouta region on the outskirts of the capital Damascus, on Monday.

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Civilians Still Trapped In Eastern Ghouta, As Fighting Disrupts Aid Delivery

5:51pm March 06, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The first aid convoy in weeks reached the besieged neighborhood on Monday — but had to turn back early. A U.N. official says the plight of besieged civilians is one of the worst crises he's ever seen.

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Russian Military Transport Crashes In Syria, Killing All 39 Aboard

2:09pm March 06, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The Antonov An-26 crashed on landing approach to a Russian air base in western Syria.

President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday.

Netanyahu Details His Talk With Trump On Iran And Palestinians

11:40am March 06, 2018

by Daniel Estrin

In a freewheeling conversation with reporters, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined to talk on the record about explosive news back home, but did comment on his Oval Office meeting.

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AIPAC Aims To Appeal To Progressives As Conference Opens

8:21am March 06, 2018

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is specifically reaching out to progressives. Steve Inskeep talks to former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk about the U.S.-Israel relationship.

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While Under Scrutiny, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits White House

10:51pm March 05, 2018

by Daniel Estrin

As corruption investigations against him intensify at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump in Washington, D.C. and touted their close relationship.

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A convoy of Syrian Red Crescent trucks arrives in Douma, in the Syrian rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta, on Monday. This aid convoy is the first to reach the besieged area in weeks.

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Aid Begins To Reach Besieged Syrian Region, As Civilian Deaths Continue

5:28pm March 05, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Trucks loaded with food people have entered Eastern Ghouta, but many medical supplies were blocked. Despite an ostensible "humanitarian corridor," shelling continued as the aid was being delivered.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu To Visit Trump For The 5th Time

7:51am March 05, 2018

by Daniel Estrin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump boast of their strong relationship. They share something else — both are under legal scrutiny.

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Eastern Ghouta Gains Attention In Syrian Civil War

8:11am March 04, 2018

NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with Syrian activist Kassem Eid about the situation in his country and what it's like to live under siege.