Can A Bath Of Milk And Honey Replace Female Genital Mutilation?
The chief of the U.N. has called for a "better way" to mark the coming-of-age of girls. Some communities are paving the way with a new kind of ritual.
Middle East
Syria's Regime And Rebel Group Agree To Truce That Will Begin Saturday
Despite its potential landmark status, the "cessation of hostilities" agreement is being met with skepticism, in part because it doesn't include two powerful jihadist groups.
Syrian Doctor's Patient Load Doubles In Aleppo During Bombings
After years of daily bombings, many doctors have fled Syria. David Greene talks to Rami Kalazi, a neurosurgeon who works in the city of Aleppo, about what it's like being a doctor in a war zone.
Nonprofit Helps Unaccompanied Migrant Children Arriving In Greece
About one of every three migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea en-route to Europe is a child. Steve Inskeep talks to Alexandra Apostolou, who works for a group that helps unaccompanied children.
Obama, Putin Continue Effort To Pause Fighting In Syria
President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Monday in the continuing effort to bring a pause in the fighting between some of the warring factions in Syria.
Syrian President Says He Would Pursue 'Terrorists,' Even With A Truce
Bashar Assad claims more than 80 countries are supporting extremists in his country. He says he would welcome a pause in the fighting, but would still attack groups like ISIS.
Canada On Track To Resettle 25,000 Syrian Refugees
Canada is nearing its goal to integrate 25,000 refugees by the end of the month. More than 20,000 have been welcomed since mid-December. Private citizens are helping to carry the load.
Examining Russia's Role In The Syrian Conflict
What does Russia want in Syria? David Greene talks to Vladimir Sotnikov, a senior research fellow at the Russian Academy of Sciences. He says Russia's main goal is fighting terrorism.
After Calls For Ceasefire, Syria Steps Up Bombings
Despite peace talks, Syria and its Russian allies continue their bombing campaign in northern Syria. Correspondent Alice Fordham speaks to NPR's Rachel Martin about the situation on the Turkey border.
Dozens Killed In Blasts In 2 Syrian Cities; ISIS Claims Responsibility
At least four explosions hit a suburb of Damascus, and earlier in the day, two car bombs struck Homs. The attacks come on the same day negotiators reported progress in Syrian cease-fire talks.