Trump Administration Faces Pressure To Not Deport Detained Iraqi Christians
Many of the nearly 200 Iraqis currently under detention are from the minority Chaldean Christian community, which faces severe persecution in Iraq.
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Red Palm Weevils Wreak Havoc On Palm Plantations Across The Globe
Thanks to globalization and climate change, the pest has spread to 60 countries, attacking coconut, date and oil palm plantations, and costing millions of dollars in damages.
News Brief: Police Acquittal, Trump Rally, Kushner In Middle East
An-ex Milwaukee police officer was found not guilty in the shooting death of a motorist. President Trump returned to the campaign trail. Presidential adviser Jared Kushner is working on peace talks.
Turkey's LGBT Community Pushes Ahead With Plans For Pride Parade
On Sunday, members of Turkey's LGBT community are to hold a pride parade — if the authorities let them. The parade has been canceled for the last two years, reportedly due to security concerns.
What To Know About Saudi Arabia's New Crown Prince And The Issues He Will Face
Mohammed bin Salman is now first in line to the throne. At 31, he has already reshaped his country's role in the region. His biggest test will come as he tries to wean the kingdom off an oil economy.
Saudi King Names 31-Year-Old Son As New Crown Prince
Mohammad Bin Salman, son of Saudi Arabia's king, is the new crown prince and first in line to the throne. The person he replaced is his older cousin, who had been a widely respected interior minister.
Saudi Arabia's Beef With Qatar Reflects Long Simmering Tensions
Two weeks ago, Saudi Arabia announced it had closed its border and cut diplomatic ties with neighboring Qatar. Other Gulf countries joined in, and the tiny gas-rich monarchy became a pariah seemingly overnight. But tensions have been simmering for some time. To understand what's happening to Qatar, Planet Money traces the long, dramatic relationship between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, two brother monarchies.
Saudi King Deposes Crown Prince And Names 31-Year-Old Son As New Heir
Saudi Arabia's new successor to the throne is 50 years younger than the current monarch. He's known for his social and economic views, as well as leading the Saudi military.
Jared Kushner Makes First Attempt At Reviving Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
Jared Kushner and Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt are in Israel to try to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Steve Inskeep talks to Yossi Klein Halevi, a columnist who met with Greenblatt.
Australia Halts Airstrikes In Syria After Russian Military Threat
Named Operation OKRA, the Australian Defense Force's effort to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria includes about 780 personnel.