Abandoned Ship Carrying Hundreds Of Syrian Migrants Towed To Italy
The vessel, carrying about 450 people trying to reach Europe, was towed to an Italian port after smugglers jumped ship in rough seas.
Middle East
After Uprising, A Struggle To Restore Tunisia's Ancient Emblems
Preservationists are struggling to renew the ancient Medina in Tunis — one of the oldest Arab Muslim cities and a warren of elegant doorways, fountains and faded palaces mansions.
Saudi King, 90, In Riyadh Hospital For Tests
With the king in the hospital, Steve Inskeep considers the Saudis' status as a regional power with Thomas Lippman. His latest book: Saudi Arabia on the Edge: The Uncertain Future of an American Ally.
Egyptian Court Orders Retrial Of Al-Jazeera Journalists
The court tossed the men's convictions, but it did not order their release. It's unclear when a new trial would start.
Egyptian Court Orders Al-Jazeera Journalists To Be Retried
Egypt's high court has canceled the jail sentences of three Al-Jazeera journalists and ordered a retrial. The journalists say they were jailed for doing their jobs.
Obama's Iran Remarks Labeled Conciliatory, Naive
In an interview with NPR, the president left open the door to reopen the embassy in Tehran, called Iran's defense concerns "legitimate" and said it could become a "successful regional power."
Palestinians Seek To Join International Criminal Court
Membership in the ICC could allow the Palestinians a means to pursue war crimes charges against Israel. But the move is likely to draw sharp response from Israel and the U.S.
Obama Conciliatory Toward Iran In NPR Interview
Robert Siegel talks with the Carnegie Endowment's Iran researcher Karim Sadjapour about President Obama's comments to NPR.
Jordan Stops Bombing ISIS After Jet Goes Down In Syria
Robert Siegel talks to Rula Al Hroob, a member of the Jordanian Parliament, about the capture of First Lt. Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State last week.
U.N. Security Council Rejects Palestinian Statehood Resolution
The proposal failed to get the necessary nine votes to pass. The Palestinian plan called for, among other things, an end to the Israeli occupation by late 2017.