United Nations Halts Aid Convoys After Deadly Attack In Syria
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Ingy Sedky from the International Committee of the Red Cross about a convoy attack in Aleppo that has halted aid to the area.
Middle East
As Saudi Arabia Diversifies, A Texas Oil Refinery May Be In Its Future
Analysts say Saudi Arabia's national oil company may be trying to buy a refinery in the U.S. It's part of an effort to build an economy that goes beyond oil exports.
'Arab Of The Future 2' Continues Risky Truth-Telling
Cartoonist Riad Sattouf continues his scathing memoir of his childhood in Syria and Libya. Just as in the first volume, his disgust for the oddities and outrages around him is palpable on the page.
U.N. Agency Wants U.S. To Be An Example By Taking In More Refugees
The U.N. is trying to address the world's growing refugee crisis. On Monday it called on member states to boost aid programs. David Greene talks to Filippo Grandi, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.
Obama To Give Final Speech To U.N. General Assembly, Syria A Topic
What does President Obama's administration really want in Syria now? U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power says, "Targeting terrorists and making sure that the starving and surrendering techniques end."
Shaky Cease-Fire Ends In Syria With A Bang
Syria's government resumed air attacks, particularly on areas held by the opposition around Aleppo. Airstrikes hit an aid convoy. The government had given permission for the convoy to move.
Syrian Military Declares End To Cease-Fire; Aid Convoy Comes Under Attack
The Syrian military accused rebels of violating the seven-day cease-fire and declared the truce over. Trucks carrying food and medicine to an area west of Aleppo were attacked from the air.
Pentagon Investigates Airstrike That May Have Hit Syrian Soldiers
The attack on Saturday in eastern Syria, which had been targeting Islamic State militants, hit Syrian soldiers instead, according to the Russian military.
U.S. Airstrike In Syria Throws Wrench In Cease-Fire Plans
A U.S. airstrike on Syrian military forces aligned with Bashar Assad has challenged the already tenuous cease-fire in Syria.
Department Of Defense Investigates U.S.-Led Coalition Airstrike In Syria
A partial cease-fire in Syria seems to be unraveling after a U.S. airstrike resulted in dozens of deaths of Syrian government troops. Rachel Martin gets an update from Liz Sly of The Washington Post.