In A Surprise Move, Saudi King Picks His Successors
In a powerful monarchy known for its aged leaders, Saudi Arabia's King Salman announced his heirs to the throne. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to correspondent Deborah Amos.
Middle East
Israel Braces For More Protests By Minority Ethiopian Community
Security forces have been deployed in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to try to prevent further violence after police and protesters clashed Sunday at rallies to protest police treatment of Ethiopian-Israelis.
They Speak Hebrew And Keep Kosher: The Left-Behind Ethiopian Jews
Two years ago, Israel ended with great fanfare a program that brought tens of thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. But many are in limbo, separated from family, the result of stricter religious law.
In Syria, Signs That The Army Is Losing Ground To Rebel Groups
NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Anne Barnard, the New York Times Beirut bureau chief, about the state of the Syrian army. Might an end to four years of fighting be in sight?
Yemen's Descent, Through A Photographer's Lens
Photographer Alex Potter arrived in Yemen in 2012 as it was going through an uprising, part of the broader Arab upheaval. Since then, she's grown deeply attached, even as it has fallen into chaos.
Bottom Drops Out Of Syria's Currency Causing Economic Hardship
In the past, Iran has helped out with credit lines. But now, an Iranian official has instead encouraged the Syrians to "develop a resistance economy" like Iran's sanctions-strapped fiscal management.
10 Men Sent To Prison Over Shooting Of Pakistani Girl Malala Yousafzai
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced the men to 25-year terms for their roles in the near-fatal attack on Malala Yousafzai when she was 15.
Is Bashar Assad Just Losing Some Ground ... Or His Grip On Power?
After four years of ebbs and flows in Syria's civil war, rebel fighters are pushing back the president's forces. He's having trouble replacing soldiers. And his allies may be providing less support.
Saudi King Salman Reshuffles Line Of Succession
Saudi Arabia's King Salman shook up the monarchy on Wednesday. According to a royal decree, the king's nephew takes over as crown prince, and the king's young son becomes deputy crown prince.
Game Of Thrones: Saudi King Shakes Up Line Of Succession
King Salman has named a new heir to the throne — and consolidated power in the hands of a younger generation.