PLAYLIST: Top Global Songs Of 2016 Mix Traditional Styles With Pop
There's a pumped-up sports anthem by a star cricket player, a moody Latin duet and a Malaysian song flavored with American rock, Chinese folk and Malay opera.
Middle East
Israeli Court Convicts Soldier In Shooting Death Of Palestinian Attacker
An Israeli court convicted a soldier of manslaughter for shooting to death a wounded Palestinian knife attacker. A video showed the soldier firing on the man who lay wounded on the ground, touching off a nationwide debate.
Reporter Recalls Facing ISIS Terrorist In Baghdad Prison
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with reporter Kimberly Dozier, who wrote an article in The Daily Beast about her experience interviewing an ISIS terrorist in a Baghdad prison.
Turkey Arrests Suspects Reportedly Linked To Deadly Nightclub Shooting
Police arrested two foreign nationals that they described as suspects at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport, according to the state-run Anadolu news agency. The deadly attack killed at least 39 people.
Syrian Rebel Factions Say They're Freezing Participation In Peace Talks
The rebels cited breaches of a cease-fire agreement by forces loyal to the Syrian government. This casts doubt on their participation in peace talks in Kazakhstan set to take place later this month.
The Water Supply To Damascus Is Disrupted By Syria's Civil War
A cease-fire is still technically in place but some fighting continues. The government is pressing an offensive on the valley of the Barada River and Damascus' water supply is badly affected.
Dozens Dead In Multiple ISIS Bombings Across Baghdad
Baghdad has seen a spate of deadly ISIS bombings in the last several days. On Monday alone, five blasts rocked the capital city, NPR's Alice Fordham reported.
ISIS Claims Responsibility In Turkish Nightclub Attack; U.S. Man Among The Wounded
In a statement, the Islamic State said it was responsible for the shooting attack that killed at least 39 people on Sunday. The State Department confirms a Delaware businessman is among the wounded.
For Turkey, 2016 Was A Bloody Year. And 2017 Has Begun The Same Way
At least 39 people were killed in a shooting in Istanbul early New Year's Day. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to journalist Mustafa Akyol about the mood in Turkey following a year of terrorist attacks.
Search For Killer Continues After Turkey Nightclub Attack Leaves 39 Dead, 69 Wounded
In Istanbul, Turkey a gunman attacked a night club early on New Year's morning. The gunman is still at large.