If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Mumps: Medical Tips For Year-End Travelers
Winter travelers need to think about measles, mumps, polio and bug repellents.
Middle East
U.N. Security Council Takes Aim At Islamic State's Funding Sources
It's hoped the plan will disrupt the financing of ISIS. Renee Montagne talks to Matthew Levitt, a former senior official in the Treasury Department's terrorism and financial intelligence branch.
U.N. Security Council Calls For Crackdown On ISIS Funding Streams
The U.N. Security Council meets for the first time on the subject of how to clamp down on the various ways ISIS raises money — from oil sales to extortion.
Migrants Still Leave Turkey For Europe But Winter Makes The Trip More Difficult
The flow of Syrian migrants from Turkey to Europe continues but it's more underground — with migrants hiding from Turkish police. The chill of winter has set in, too, making the journey more perilous.
Yemen Has A Glimmer Of Hope Amid War, Malnutrition, Malaria
Tuesday's cease-fire offers a sliver of peace, but civilians are continuing to feel the effects of the protracted fighting.
International Community Brokers Cease-Fire In Yemen
A Saudi-led military campaign, which backs Yemen's government, has been targeting Houthi rebels. Renee Montagne talks to Tarak Bach Baouab, head of the mission in Yemen for Doctors Without Borders.
Afghanistan Security Situation Deteriorated In 2015, Pentagon Report Says
The new report says there was an uptick in Taliban attacks and casualties among Afghan forces. It also says ISIS is becoming a greater threat in that country.
Egypt's Tourism Hashtag Hijacked To Show A Repressive State
Tourism in Egypt is struggling after years of unrest and one bad news story after the next. The tourism minister announced a social media campaign to showcase Egypt but it backfired.
Peace Talks Begin In Switzerland As Cease-Fire Kicks Off In Yemen
The warring parties — including the current government, the Houthis and supporters of the former president — are in Biel for U.N.-backed talks.
In Russia, Secretary Kerry Looks For 'Real Progress' Over Syria
Ahead of planned peace talks, Secretary of State John Kerry was trying to put the U.S. and Russia on the same page with regards to the future of President Bashar Assad.