The U.S. says Syria is still blocking aid and "stringing along" the United Nations. But the U.N. is now asking Syria for permission to conduct air drops to besieged cities.
Today's attack coincides with the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, which a Jordanian spokesman called "a clear evidence of those terrorists' criminal behavior and extremism."
Anne Barnard of The New York Times and Thanassis Cambanis from The Century Foundation fell in love when they were reporting on the war in Iraq. Now based in Beirut, they continue to cover the region.
The journalists union has battled the government for decades. But journalists say the current period is the worst they can recall, with three top members of the union facing trial on Saturday.
After Daraya was taken over by rebels, Syrian government forces blocked off the city — bombing it regularly. Ailsa Chang talks to Pawel Krzysiek of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Wednesday is the deadline that major powers imposed on Syria to allow aid to besieged civilians. But as it comes to pass, the air drops that were threatened if ground aid was blocked are far from a reality.
Hamas police say male driving instructors can't teach female students without a chaperone present. Some teachers have been suspended. But one driving school owner says the policy is good for business.