Shockwaves reverberate after Syrian official says he wants cordial ties with Israel
The governor of Damascus faces backlash after he tells NPR that he wants the U.S. to mediate cordial relations with Israel.
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French schoolchildren honor African soldiers who fought for France in World Wars
Some 350,000 soldiers from French colonies volunteered or were forced to fight for France in the World Wars. Their contributions have been mostly overlooked. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 26, 2024.)
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Former President Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100. High-ranking Syrian official makes unprecedented comments about relations with Israel. South Korea mourns victims of deadly aviation disaster.
At least 3 migrants die trying to cross the English Channel
This latest incident comes as 2024 is named the deadliest year on record for small boat crossings along the perilous migration route.
Jimmy Carter gave Panama control of the canal. It's one of his most controversial achievements
Handing control of the Panama Canal from the U.S. over to the Central American country was one of President Jimmy Carter's most controversial, and most overshadowed, foreign policy achievements.
Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia unintentionally, and criticized Moscow for trying to "hush up" the issue for days.
The songs Israelis and Palestinians are listening to now, amid war
An Israeli music critic and a Palestinian musician share some songs with NPR's Daniel Estrin — and reflect on more than a year of the war between Israel and Hamas.
The fall of Syria's dictatorship ripples out to one family in Toledo, Ohio
When Syria's dictatorship fell, celebrations broke out around the world, including in Ohio, where Mohammed al-Refai, a refugee from Syria, lives now. NPR has followed his story for nearly a decade.
What were the biggest life lessons in 2024? Here's what NPR listeners learned
The year is coming to an end and with it, many lessons were learned. Some of which could have altered how we move forward into the new year. NPR listeners provide insight on their lessons from 2024.
Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU
The ban, which will take effect on Jan. 1, is based on health and environmental grounds and is a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.