Raqqa Reacts To Troop Withdrawal
In Raqqa, where many streets are still filled with rubble from the battle to force out ISIS a year ago, people are shocked and worried about the U.S. decision to pull out of Syria.
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Sir David Attenborough's Field Recordings From Across The Planet
Host Ari Shapiro speaks to the natural historian Sir David Attenborough, who began making documentaries and TV programs in the 1950s. Wherever he went in the world, he also recorded music. Dozens of those recordings have now been released in a new collection, called "David Attenborough: My Field Recordings from Across the Planet."
Pope Francis Calls For Fraternity In Christmas Day Address
The pope, an outspoken advocate for refugees and migrants, urged the international community to set aside its differences and turn its attention to crises around the world.
In Bethlehem, 'Baba Noel' Delivers Christmas Gifts To Palestinian Children
In the Holy Land, Santa doesn't come down the chimney or wait till kids are asleep to deliver presents. "Baba Noel" or Father Christmas hops out of a red van and makes house calls while they're awake.
More Than 40 Dead After Attack At Government Compound In Afghanistan
No militant group has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing and hours-long standoff with police in Kabul on Monday. Most of the people who died were government employees.
News Brief: Financial Markets Drop, Israeli Elections
The Down Jones Industrial average has suffered its worst Christmas Eve performance. How is President Trump reacting? Israel's government wants to move up its elections from Nov. 2019 to April.
Canada Claims Santa Claus As Its Tax-Paying Citizen
The North Pole is in international waters but now Canada is arguing that Santa Claus is definitely Canadian. CTV News reports various Canadian government departments and agencies cite proof.
Former U.S. Diplomat Weighs In On U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Syria
The announcement of a troop pullout in Syria stunned allies and left them unprepared. David Greene talks to former U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford about America's credibility on the world stage.
Many Congolese Believe Christmas Spirit Won't Arrive Until After Elections
The Christmas spirit is lacking in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the country waits to see if the long-delayed presidential election, now rescheduled for Dec. 30, will really happen.
In 2018, More Than 50 Journalists Were Killed Doing Their Job
David Greene talks to Elana Beiser, editorial director at the Committee to Protect Journalists, about how reprisal killings have nearly doubled since last year.