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.
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7 Women Trailblazers Who Took A Stand In 2016
Maybe they didn't make headlines. But they inspired others to break stereotypes and take a stand.
Palestinians Eye Israeli Settlements With Unease, Hoping For Foreign Support
As Palestinians watch Israeli settlements being built, many were glad to hear U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry say the construction undermines the chances of peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Syria And Russia Among Major International Stories Of 2016
Al-Jazeera's D.C. bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara talks about the biggest international stories of 2016 and what's upcoming in 2017, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the fight for Mosul.
U.N. Security Council Supports Russia-Turkey Peace Efforts In Syria
On Saturday the Security Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of a bid by Russia and Turkey to end the violence in Syria. This week a cease-fire was announced in the war-torn country.
Trump Might Learn From Saddam Hussein's Skipping Of Intelligence Briefings
Former CIA analyst John Nixon interrogated Saddam Hussein after his capture. He tells NPR's Scott Simon that he's not an apologist for Hussein, but he did come away with grudging respect for the man.
Millions Saw These 8 YouTube Videos In 2016. Did You?
A 6-year-old comic had nearly 6.7 million views in Nigeria alone! Let's see who else made the YouTube Rewind list of most popular videos in countries around the world.
Serious Losses For ISIS Could Pave Way For Resurgence From Adaptable Al-Qaida
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Middle East analyst Robin Wright about what the world might expect from the Islamic State in 2017. She says the group's recent losses may provide an opening for al-Qaida.
Now A Refuge, Syrian Town Of Idlib Faces Increasing Dangers
As Syrian forces advanced on rebel-held areas, many rebels and others fled to Syria's northern countryside. But that area could be next on the government's strategic map.
Amid Brutal Civil War, A Rare Glimpse At Life In Yemen
The war in Yemen began in 2014 when Houthi rebels seized the capital, Sanaa, and expelled President Mansour Hadi. Since then, airstrikes led by the Saudis have led to thousands of civilian casualties. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York Times journalist Ben Hubbard who recently visited Yemen with photographer Tyler Hicks. Hubbard talks about what he saw and what Yemen is like today for its citizens.