Prime Minister Netanyahu Forms Coalition Before Midnight Deadline
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu races to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline Wednesday.
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How Can The Rule Of Law Bring "Justness" And Not Just Justice?
Sharing cases from her international legal practice, Kimberley Motley, an American litigator practicing in Afghanistan, shows how a country's laws can bring both justice and "justness."
What Does It Take To Cover A War?
Reporter Janine di Giovanni has covered countless wars, including conflict in Bosnia, Sierra Leone and most recently Syria. She tells stories of everyday human courage in conflict zones.
From Israel To ISIS: How A Search For A Safe Haven Took A Wrong Turn
Tesfai Kidane, an Eritrean migrant, made his way to Israel, where he was detained. He returned to Africa. It's not clear what happened next, but he was killed recently by the Islamic State in Libya.
New Fighting Along Yemen Border Closes Schools And Airports
Fresh fighting around Najran comes after a nearly six-week Saudi-led air campaign against Houthi rebels. Aid agencies urge a halt to bombing Yemen's airports so humanitarian supplies can be delivered.
From Alabama To ISIS
NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Ellie Hall of Buzzfeed News about a Yemeni-American student named Hoda who left Alabama to join the so-called Islamic State in Syria.
Protesters Clash With Israeli Police Over Treatment Of Ethiopian Jews
In Tel Aviv on Sunday, Israeli security forces battled several thousand people. Discrimination and police brutality toward Israelis of Ethiopian descent were at the heart of the demonstrations.
Persian Gulf System Prohibits Nepali Migrant Workers From Returning Home
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Tim Noonan of the International Trade Union Confederation about the call for Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to suspend the kafala sponsorship system.
Israeli Soldiers: Lax Rules In Gaza War Led To Indiscriminate Fire
Dozens of soldiers have offered testimonials saying indiscriminate fire was tolerated, even encouraged in last summer's war in Gaza. This contributed to the high numbers of civilian deaths, they say.
China Promises $46 Billion To Pave The Way For A Brand New Silk Road
Improving Pakistan's infrastructure will be the first step in creating a network of roads, railways, pipelines and shipping lanes that stretch all the way to Europe.