Murky Saudi Relationship Leaves Pakistan Conflicted On Yemen Conflict
NPR's Arun Rath talks to Arif Rafiq, an adjunct scholar at the Middle East Institute, on Pakistan's uneasy position in Yemen's conflict.
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With Few Choices, Gaza Family Makes Bombed-Out Shell Its Home
The war between Israel and Hamas completely destroyed over 9,000 homes in Gaza. Not one has been rebuilt. Some, like the Otaish family, are cramming into the rubble-strewn rooms that remain.
Pope's Remarks On Armenian 'Genocide' Spark Row With Turkey
Francis, marking the 100th anniversary of the mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks during World War I, described the deaths as a "genocide," causing Turkey to recall its Vatican ambassador.
New START Nuke Deal With Russia May Be Aging — But It's Not Over
Five years have gone by since President Obama signed the nuclear treaty with then-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Long after negotiations reached their end, the deal's merits still provoke debate.
Trapped In Yemen's 'Armageddon,' An American Made A Dangerous Escape
Shortly after Saudi airstrikes began in Yemen, an American importer realized he was stuck in a war zone. Only with some quick thinking — and a tiny boat — did he narrowly escape back to the U.S.
Humanitarian Worker In Yemen Sees Catastrophe Ahead
Crucial aid shipments carrying much-needed medical supplies have finally reached Yemen. NPR's Tamara Keith talks to Nuha, the humanitarian coordinator for Oxfam in Yemen.
Yemeni Civilians Trapped Between Saudi Airstrikes, Rebel Attacks
A coalition led by Saudi Arabia, with U.S. support, has been carrying out airstrikes in Yemen against rebels. At the same time, the rebels, called Houthis, are battling their opponents in the streets.
Egyptian Court Sentences U.S. Citizen To Life In Prison
Mohamed Soltan, 27, was among 36 defendants sentenced to life in prison. Fourteen others, including the leader of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, received death sentences.
Kansas Man Arrested For Alleged ISIS-Inspired Bomb Plot
The FBI conducted a sting operation in which the alleged would-be bomber, 20-year-old John T. Booker Jr., was provided inert bomb-making materials.
Framework Deal Raises Questions About Inspection Of Iranian Nuclear Sites
NPR's Melissa Block interviews David Albright, a former nuclear inspector and founder of the Institute for Science and International Security.