Iran Says It Killed Mastermind Of Deadly Attacks On Parliament And Mausoleum
Iran's Iranian Minister of Intelligence also said that in the past three months, Iran has broken up 25 terrorist teams.
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Al Jazeera At Center Of Dispute Between Qatar And Its Gulf Neighbors
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Richard Stengel, a former state department official and former editor-in-chief of TIME magazine, about this intersection of diplomacy and journalism.
For A Palestinian Father, Six-Day War Led To A Divided Life
After the war, Omar Omar was stuck in Jordan. He made a new life in the U.S. and sent back money to help his family. Now when he returns to the West Bank, where he was born, he sees it as an outsider.
After Six-Day War, An American Became A West Bank Settler
The 1967 war changed lives forever. After Israel's victory, an American student saw a biblical promise fulfilled. He moved his family to the West Bank — but their pioneering life came at a price.
In An Afternoon, Trump And Tillerson Appear To Contradict Each Other On Qatar
While Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attempted to heal a deep rift among Arab partners with a carefully crafted statement, Trump called out Qatar for its "very high level" of terror financing.
Saudi Soccer Apologizes After Team Skips Tribute To London Rampage Victims
Ahead of a World Cup qualifying match, the Australian players lined up in a row and stood silently in memory of the eight people killed. Members of the Saudi team did not.
All Over The World, Thirsty Muslims Have Their Ramadan Go-To Drinks
After a long day of fasting, especially in summer, thirst can be stronger than hunger. The drinks of choice are usually sweet and fruity, but each country puts its own spin on a refreshing beverage.
Former U.S. Envoy Explains Why Mideast Peace Talks Collapsed In 2014
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Ambassador Martin Indyk, executive vice president of the Brookings Institution and former U.S. special envoy for the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, about why peace talks collapsed in 2014.
Death Toll In Tehran Attack Rises; Iranian Official Calls U.S. Response 'Repugnant'
At least 17 people have died in Wednesday's twin terrorist attacks. President Trump expressed condolences but said "states that sponsor terrorism risk falling victim to the evil they promote."
Despite ISIS Claim, Many In Iran Blame Saudi Arabia For Terrorist Attacks
Steve Inskeep talks to Robin Wright, a contributing writer to The New Yorker, about the regional tensions surrounding Wednesday's terrorist attacks in Iran's capital.