Israel And Iran's Forces In Syria Ramp Up Cross-Border Exchanges
Rachel Martin talks to ambassador Dennis Ross, who has advised U.S. presidents on the Middle East, about the conflict between Israel and Iranian forces in Syria.
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Multiple Failures Led To Troops' Deaths In Niger, Pentagon Report Says
The Pentagon released a report on the deaths of 4 U.S. and 5 Nigerian soldiers last fall in Tongo Tongo, Niger. David Greene talks to retired Army Brigadier Gen. Donald Bolduc about the investigation.
Will Americans Held In Iran Be Affected By Trump Dropping The Nuclear Deal?
Rachel Martin talks to Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, about the U.S. withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, and what it could mean for U.S. citizens who are held by the Iranian regime.
Press Freedom Is Under Fire In Southeast Asia
The last independent newspaper in Cambodia was sold to a Malaysian investor with links to the country's prime minister. The Philippines president order closed a news site critical of his war on drugs.
South Koreans Are Still Buzzing Over Last Month's Inter-Korean Summit
The mood in South Korea after the meeting between leaders of the two Koreas is optimistic and euphoric. The U.S. and North Korea have set their first presidential summit for June 12 in Singapore.
Hamas Leader Implies 'Hundreds Of Thousands' Of Palestinians May Breach Israel Border
"What's the problem with hundreds of thousands breaking through?" Hamas' Gaza leader Yehiyeh Sinwar told international reporters Thursday. The border fence, he said, was not a "sacred cow."
Protesters Attacked At D.C. Demonstration Against Turkish Government File Lawsuit
Fifteen of the people who said they were beaten by Turkish security officials during a protest that erupted into violence, are suing Turkey and five individuals involved in the melee.
Chinese Robocalls Bombarding The U.S. Are Part Of An International Phone Scam
The Mandarin-language messages are part of a "parcel scam" that falsely accuses Chinese immigrants of money laundering and then extorts them.
Massive Eradication Effort Ends Rodents' Reign Of Terror On Forbidding Isle
Since humans came to South Georgia Island centuries ago, rats have terrorized rare native birds. But an ambitious project, using some plucky canine aides, has cleared the frigid wilderness.
In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After 15 Years
Mahathir Mohamad, who previously led Malaysia for more than two decades, has won a surprise victory over Prime Minister Najib Razak, who has been embroiled in a long-running corruption scandal.