In Fight Against ISIS, U.S. Adds Cyber Tools
Rachel Martin asks U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter about the civil war in Syria and the fight against ISIS.
Middle East
Despite Syrian Cease Fire, Conditions Still Not Safe To Deliver Aid
Rachel Martin speaks with Christy Delafield of Mercy Corps about the struggle to get humanitarian aid into Syria, even during the current pause in fighting.
During First Day Of Syrian Truce, 'Cessation Of Hostilities' Mostly Honored
The truce, which falls short of a cease-fire, appears to have been observed by most parties. But the Islamic State, not included in the agreement, launched a new attack in northern Syria.
The Syrians Keep Fleeing, But Now They Hit Turkey's Closed Border
Recent fighting in northern Syria has been pushing more and more civilians to seek shelter elsewhere. But neighboring Turkey, already burdened with 2.6 million refugees, has locked down its border.
Boko Haram Abductees Face Tough Return
Nigerian women and girls, forced into marriages with Boko Haram fighters, are being rejected upon returning home. Rachel Harvey of UNICEF talks about the stigma they face.
Iranians Vote For A New Parliament
Friday's election is a test of whether the reform movement can get any traction after a year in which hard-liners have been flexing their muscle.
'Cessation Of Hostilities' Scheduled To Begin In Syria
But it's unclear whether the various sides agree to all the terms. Many rebels are skeptical that the truce will have any effect on Syria's raging 5-year-old war.
Food Aid Drop In Syria Ends In Failure
Aircraft tried to drop aid to a Syrian city cut off by fighting. Matthew Hollingworth of the World Food Program tells David Greene that because the wind changed direction, the food missed the mark.
Discouraged By Delays In Germany, Some Migrants Opt To Return Home
They say they are leaving because of lengthy delays in being recognized as refugees, poor living conditions and humiliation at the hands of German authorities.
Disqualified Candidate Sits On Sidelines Of Iran's Parliamentary Election
Iranians are voting Friday in a parliamentary election but not everyone who wants to be a candidate is permitted to run. A group must affirm candidates are properly educated, religious and loyal.