UNHCR Head Visits U.S. In Plea To Speed Up Syrian Refugee Resettlement
The new head of the United Nations refugee agency pays a visit to Washington, D.C., to prod the U.S. to speed up resettlement of Syrian refugees.
Middle East
Putin Commits To Pullout From Syria Amid Cease-Fire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered most of his military forces withdrawn from Syria. Renee Montagne talks to Andrew Tabler, a Syria expert at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
Putin Orders The Start Of Russian Troop Withdrawal From Syria
Ahead of more peace talks, President Vladimir Putin said the objective of the military intervention had "been fulfilled." President Obama spoke with Putin and said he welcomed the move.
That's No Bottlecap! Hiker In Israel Finds Rare Gold Coin
A hiker in Israel found a gold coin so rare that Israeli archaeologists say there's only one other with the same symbols known in the world.
Russian President Vladimir Putin To Withdraw Majority Of Troops From Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday he will withdraw the majority of Russian troops from Syria starting on Tuesday. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Joshua Landis, director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, about what's behind this move.
International Crisis Group Report Details Violent Extremism In The Middle East
The International Crisis Group released a report Monday about violent extremism in the Middle East. The report studies how al-Qaida and ISIS have been able to thrive in the region, and how the U.S. has responded. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with lead author of the report Richard Atwood.
Turkey's Capital Suffers A Second Deadly Explosion In 2 Months
A car bomb exploded in a busy square in Turkey's capital, Ankara, killing nearly three dozen and wounding scores more. It was the second car bomb in Ankara in the last month.
U.S.-Backed Forces In Syria Become More Effective Against ISIS
In the eastern part of Syria, forces backed by the U.S. and its allies say they are pushing ISIS back. And U.S. officials say those forces are becoming more cohesive, and it turn more successful.
5 Years Later, Egypt Government Crackdown On Dissent Persists
Egypt's government is more repressive than it has ever been. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rachel Martin about the government's heavy handed tactics, and the increased suppression of civil society.
U.S., Russia, Security Council Get A Share Of Blame For Syrian Violence In New Report
The report from 30 aid and human rights groups faults the U.N. Security Council for its approach to Syria, while also giving credit to current peace efforts.