4 American Journalists Are Released After Arrest In Bahrain
The group fell under suspicion for "carrying out media activities" without registering their intentions with the proper authorities.
Middle East
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Former U.N. Secretary-General, Dies At 93
During his tenure leading the United Nations from 1992 to 1996, the Egyptian diplomat sought to restore the organization's standing.
Analysts Parse Differences Between San Bernardino, Paris Attacks
For months, the San Bernardino, Calif., and Paris attacks have been reported together. Analysts say the two could not be more different, and ISIS' actions since those attacks has made that clear.
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After Prison, A Tough-Minded Optimist Looks To Iran's Future
Saeed Laylaz, a former journalist and economist, has been a vocal advocate of reform in Iran. He was jailed in a 2009 post-election crackdown, but now runs an auto business. "I am alive yet," he says.
Airstrikes Hit 2 Hospitals In Syria, Killing At Least 50
One attack reportedly hit a children's hospital; another hit a facility supported by Doctors Without Borders.
Pro-Regime Attacks Kill Civilians At Syrian Hospitals
Several Syrian hospitals were hit by airstrikes and missile attacks, throwing more doubts on the chances for a truce plan made by world powers last week.
Ordinary Turks Quietly Volunteer To Help Syrian Refugees
While the Turkish government is under fire for not letting more Syrians in, many Turks are bringing aid to refugees. One took to social media to help find others looking to share more than sympathy.
For The First Time, Majority Of Americans See Cuba Favorably In Poll
Gallup says that for the first time since it started asking Americans about Cuba back in 1996, a majority now see the country in a favorable light.
Fighting Escalates In Syria Ahead Of Planned Cease-Fire
David Greene talks to James Jeffrey, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq and Turkey, about the potential for a lasting cease-fire between the Syrian government and rebels.
Fighting In Syria Intensifies Ahead Of Proposed Truce
Turkey is shelling Kurdish forces in Syria. Russia is waging air strikes to bolster an advance by Bashar Assad's government. Prospects for a truce aren't looking good.