A Poem From A Syrian Psychiatrist: 'Cloud-Cafe'
Dr. Hussam Jefee-Bahloul writes poems to capture his longing for his troubled homeland.
Middle East
How Two Armenian Immigrants Made Turkish Delight An American Hit
Decades ago, an orchard in Washington state began producing "Aplets & Cotlets," a version of a confection based on childhood memories and hard work — and still beloved in the Pacific Northwest.
Tillerson: Defeating ISIS 'No. 1 Goal' for U.S., But Others Should Do More
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is hosting officials from 68 countries to discuss how best to take on ISIS. "As a coalition we are not in the business of nation-building or reconstruction," he said.
U.S.-Led Coalition Continues Fight To Retake Mosul From ISIS
ISIS's single largest stronghold was the Iraqi city of Mosul, which was where their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, announced the creation of what he called a caliphate in 2014. NPR takes a look at the coalition effort to retake the city.
Dozens Of Civilians Killed Near Raqqa In Airstrike Activists Blame On Coalition
Monitor groups allege a strike by U.S.-led forces leveled a school near ISIS' de facto capital in Syria. The coalition says there's no indication it was responsible but it will investigate.
Anti-ISIS Offensive Delayed By Infighting
The U.S. had to step into northern Syria recently to keep two factions it supports from fighting with each other. They're supposed to be fighting ISIS.
New Device Restrictions On Some Flights: Few Facts, Many Questions
Homeland Security says most personal electronics won't be allowed in carry-ons on flights from some majority-Muslim countries. The U.K. has acted similarly. Why the abrupt change? It's far from clear.
Despite Support From Trump, Israel's Prime Minister Is Embroiled In Controversy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is embattled in police investigations and with the press, but it doesn't seem to be hurting him with his supporters.
U.S., Britain Restrict Electronics On Flights From Mideast Countries
Passengers on flights from the region coming into the U.S. and Britain cannot carry any devices larger than a smartphone. Laptops, tablets and cameras must all be placed in checked baggage.
Trump's Electronics Restrictions Could Cause Headaches For Touring Musicians
Cities like Dubai, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi and Casablanca have become popular touring destinations for prominent artists. What effect might the new baggage restrictions have on their work?