As Attacks Mount, Israelis Describe Lives Lost And Families Shattered
Several recent Israeli victims of Palestinian attacks recount the violence and how it is fueling tensions in the long-running conflict.
Middle East
Pakistan Prime Minister Expected To Discuss Nuclear Security Concerns With Obama
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is in Washington this week to meet with President Obama. His visit comes amid news that the Obama administration is trying to work out a deal with Pakistan to limit its nuclear arsenal.
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Visits Moscow In First Trip Since War Began
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has visited Moscow in his first trip outside his country since the war began there nearly five years ago. Russian President Vladimir Putin told him that Russia's military intervention in Syria will lead to a political solution, which will keep Assad in power.
Surge Of Migrants Hits Bottleneck In Slovenia
Thousands of migrants are still flooding into Slovenia as they work their way north through the Balkans in the face of the oncoming winter.
After Netanyahu's Holocaust Remark, Germany Cites Its Own 'Break With Civilization'
"This is taught in German schools for good reason. It must never be forgotten," German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman says after Israel's leader claimed a Palestinian influenced Adolf Hitler.
Rescued By Russia: Many Are Promised, Few Are Saved
If you're a floundering leader and Russia says it's coming to save you, that may be a sign it's already too late.
The Brutal Tactics Of Migrant Smugglers In 'The New York Times'
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to New York Times reporter David Kirkpatrick about his investigation into some of the 71 migrants who suffocated in the back of a truck earlier this year in Austria.
Ahmed, The Clockmaking Texas Student, Will Move From U.S. To Qatar
"I think I will learn a lot and also have lots of fun there," says Ahmed Mohamed. The 14-year-old and his family have accepted a scholarship for high school and college.
Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin
The trip was kept secret until after Tuesday's meeting — and after President Bashar Assad had safely returned home.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon In Jerusalem Urges Calm As Violence Continues
The secretary-general's visit comes as recent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians have left dozens dead.