ISIS Issues 'Wanted' List Of 100 U.S. Military Personnel
U.S. defense and intelligence officials tell NPR that the list appears to have been derived from publicly available sources and not a breach of a government server.
Middle East
Under ISIS, Life In Mosul Takes A Turn For The Bleak
The militants have held Iraq's second largest city since June. Now, local Sunni residents are weary of ISIS, there are signs of strain within their ranks, and it's almost impossible to flee.
A Nuclear Deal With Iran Could Increase Global Oil Glut
The price of oil has plummeted as a glut of crude sits idle in tankers and in storage. And more oil could be on the way if a nuclear deal removes the caps on Iranian oil exports.
After Students Went To Wage Jihad, Teacher Highlights Youth Radicalization
A German-Syrian religious studies teacher was shocked when she heard that five of her former students had left Germany to join jihadist groups in Syria. "It felt like a personal defeat," she says.
Judge Rules U.S. Must Release Photos Of Prisoner Abuse In Iraq, Afghanistan
The ACLU has fought for years for the release of photos documenting abuse in prisons like Abu Ghraib. The government argues releasing the photos would pose a threat to American military.
Kerry Cites Progress In Iran Talks, Saying Deal Is Possible
The secretary of state says all sides appear to be getting closer to an agreement, although he acknowledges remaining differences.
In Tunisia, Society 'Wasn't Quite Prepared' For Liberal Reforms
More than 20 people were killed this week when two gunmen stormed Tunisia's national museum. NPR's Scott Simon talks with William McCants of the Brookings Institution about the attack's repercussions.
Expert: Iran Has Territorial Ambitions
The U.S. and its international partners continue nuclear negotiations with Iran. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Yale professor Stephen Carter about Iran's position in the Middle East.
Relationship Between Obama And Netanyahu? It's Complicated
The White House says it needs to reassess its options in light of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign comments dismissing a two-state solution. It's not the only issue where he and President Obama clash; there's also Iran.
Scores Killed In Mosque Attacks In Yemen
Suicide bombers strike at two Shiite mosques said to be frequented by supporters of the country's Houthi rebel movement.