How Do You Find Plutonium? Go To Nuclear Inspector School
A nuclear agreement with Iran hinges on the work of nuclear inspectors. Here's a close-up look at how they train to do their job.
Middle East
Security Tightens As Fighting Between Israelis And Palestinans Continues
Israel tightened security around neighborhoods in east Jerusalem after a series of deadly attacks. At least nine Israelis and more than 40 Palestinians have been killed in the past five weeks.
Why Germany's Voice Of Support For Refugees Is Waning
Germany's warm welcome for Syrian refugees is waning. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Stefan Kornelius, foreign editor of the country's largest paper, to discuss why people are blaming Angela Merkel.
Coalition Airstrikes Kill Al-Qaida Leader In Syria, Pentagon Says
The U.S. military gave no details about the Thursday airstrikes they say killed Sanafi al-Nasr. The Pentagon said he was "a longtime jihadist experienced in funneling money and fighters for al-Qaida."
Palestinian Perspective: 'Young People Are Demanding Their Freedom'
Mustafa Barghouti, a Palestinian physician and general secretary of the Palestine National Initiative, talks with NPR's Michel Martin about continued violence in the Middle East.
An Israeli's Take: Roots Of Recent Violence Lie In 'Hateful Incitement'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Mark Regev, who has been the chief spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Regev will be taking over as Israel's ambassador to the U.K.
Adopting The Iran Nuclear Deal: What Does It Mean?
The Iran nuclear deal will begin to unfold in a series of steps that include nuclear cutbacks made by Iran and sanctions relief offered by the other countries.
Hunger Drives Refugees Back To Syria
Facing hunger, Syrian refugees in Jordan are forced to return to Syria to find food. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Ertharin Cousin, executive director of the World Food Programme.
We Ask Experts: Has The Situation In Syria Become A Proxy War?
President Obama has said the U.S. would not "make Syria into a proxy war between the United States and Russia." Given reports that Russia has bombed U.S.-backed rebels, we wondered, is it already?
Week In Politics: U.S. Troops In Afghanistan, Democratic Presidential Debate
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss President Obama's decision to delay the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and break down the first Democratic presidential debate.