They Dreamed Of Being Doctors. Now They Help Syrians With The Same Dream
Two Iranian brothers didn't let a war keep them from medical school. Now they're using mobile phones to build the next generation of doctors in Syria.
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U.K. To Temporarily Waive Immigration Rules For Those Impacted By Tower Fire
The government says it is loosening the restrictions for a 12-month period on foreign nationals directly impacted by last month's enormous blaze in London. At least 79 people were killed.
Arab Countries Meet In Cairo To Discuss Sanctions Against Qatar
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Georgetown University professor Mehran Kamrava about the status of talks regarding Qatar in Cairo on Wednesday. Four Arab countries that imposed a boycott against the state of Qatar are meeting to discuss sanctions against the country.
President Trump Visits Poland Ahead Of G-20 Summit
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Justyna Pawlak, Reuters bureau chief for Central Europe, about President Trump's visit to Poland.
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Considers Diplomatic Options In North Korea
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with former Secretary of Defense William Perry about the diplomatic options available to the Trump administration to deal with North Korea.
Congress Casts A Suspicious Eye On Russia's Kaspersky Lab
The renowned Russian cybersecurity firm's anti-virus software is used by millions of Americans. Congress does not want military service members to be among them.
In Afghanistan, U.S. Senators Urge Trump To Define Policy
A bipartisan delegation of senators are in Afghanistan, calling for a new strategy from the Trump administration to address Taliban insurgency and define the U.S. role in the country. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Democratic Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, about what the strategy should be and what action he believes the administration should do next.
U.S. Military Planners Consider Game Theory In Possible North Korea Response
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about the options for a military strike on North Korea and how military planners might be applying game theory to new tensions with the regime.
France Honors The Memory Of Simone Veil, 'A Light That No One Could Extinguish'
The funeral for the widely admired politician and women's rights advocate was held in Paris on Wednesday. A Holocaust survivor, Veil fought to legalize abortion and supported a unified Europe.
Arab Nations Continue Isolation Of Qatar Which Ignores Their List Of Demands
A group of four regional neighbors led by Saudi Arabia accuses Qatar of supporting terrorism. A Qatari spokesman counters that the demands are "about limiting Qatar's sovereignty."