Even At $30 A Barrel, Saudis Are Still Making Money On Oil
Robert Siegel talks to Amy Myers Jaffe of the University of California, Davis, Graduate School of Management about how falling oil prices impact production.
Middle East
What Will New King Mean For Women In Saudi Arabia?
Melissa Block speaks with Rajaa Al Sanea, a dentist and Saudi writer best known for her novel, Girls of Riyadh. She talks about how women's rights changed and expectations for the new king.
For Dollars Donated To Vaccine Campaigns, Norway Wears The Crown
Donations to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization hit $7.5 billion. The UK and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation were the most generous dollar-wise. Norway is the per capita champ.
Obama Meets New Saudi King, Balancing Human Rights, U.S. Interests
The president cut short his visit to India to travel to Saudi Arabia. There, he met King Salman, who ascended to the throne last week following the death of his half-brother, Abdullah.
The Drone War's Bottleneck: Too Many Targets, Not Enough Pilots
Much of America's military campaign in Iraq and Syria is conducted by drones. NPR's Scott Simon talks with U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General Mark Welsh about the shortage of drone pilots.
Backed By U.S.-Led Coalition, Kurds Take Kobani From ISIS
The Syrian town was not seen as militarily important, but Islamic State propaganda bumped it up the list of targets.
Mourning In Riyadh: Obama Visits New Saudi King To Offer Condolences
President Obama has stopped in Saudi Arabia on his way home from India. He's meeting with the new Saudi king. Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Scott Horsley, who is traveling with the President.
New Generation Of Saudi Royals In Line To Run Country
For 62 years, Saudi Arabia has been ruled by sons of the founder of the Kingdom, Abdul Aziz. Robert Siegel talks to Middle East specialist Joseph Braude about Saudi succession.
Netanyahu Speech To Congress Is High-Risk, High-Reward, Analysts Say
Israelis are watching the latest spat between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the White House — which could worsen his country's global standing, but win him votes in Israel's March elections.
In Jordan, The Comic Book Superheroes Fight Extremism
Comic book creator Suleiman Bakhit found that many kids didn't have figures to look up to. So he created superheroes who combat religious extremism — and they've been a big hit.