Iran's Foreign Minister Discusses Sanctions, Bashar Assad
Several journalists were invited to put questions to Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday in New York. He talked about sanctions and the war in Syria.
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Military Officials Brief Senators On ISIS Fight
Military officials, including the secretary of defense and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, will hold a closed door meeting with senators about the state of the battle against ISIS.
Palestinians Protest Metal Detectors At Holy Site
Palestinians are angry with Israel for installing metal detectors at a site that is holy to both Jews and Muslims. The new security comes after a shooting there Friday.
Why It's So Hard To Stop The World's Looming Famines
Millions of people in Yemen and sub-Saharan Africa are facing food shortages and severe malnutrition. Host Audie Cornish talks with Justin Forsyth of UNICEF about the crisis.
Woman In Saudi Arabia Arrested For Wearing Skirt, Crop Top In Video
The Snapchat video went viral over the weekend. The woman's outfit would be unremarkable in the U.S., but Saudi Arabia has a strict, conservative dress code for women.
Do-It-Yourself Farmer Grows Strawberries In The Air
The West Bank resident liked the elevated, computerized planters funded by USAID. But he wanted to figure out a way to build the system without relying on grants.
Academic Adviser Of U.S. Student Jailed In Iran: 'Everything He Did Was Normal'
Iran says it has sentenced the Princeton student to 10 years for spying. He may have been caught up in a power struggle between hardliners and the more moderate government of President Hassan Rouhani.
State Department Certifies Iran's Compliance With Nuclear Deal
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told Congress that Tehran is sticking to the 2015 deal that has been harshly criticized by President Trump.
10 Years After Gaza Takeover, Hamas Under Pressure To Surrender Power
Ten years ago, the Islamist group Hamas took over the Gaza Strip in a bloody coup. Now, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is cutting back on financial support to pressure Hamas leaders.
Here's What To Know About The Trump-Putin Syria Cease-Fire
Trump has speculated the truce may be the beginning of the end of the war. Many have doubts. And in fact, this cease-fire may even be leading to more violence in other parts of Syria.