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Greece Cracks Down On Volunteers Aiding Migrants

6:51am January 18, 2016

by Joanna Kakissis

The Greek coast guard has arrested 5 foreign members of volunteer rescue teams trying to help migrants crossing between Turkey and the Greek islands. They may be charged with aiding human trafficking.

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Iran Hostage Exchange Was Long In The Making

6:26am January 18, 2016

Tehran and Washington swapped long-held prisoners over the weekend as U.S. and Europe lifted sanctions on Iran. Renee Montagne talks to Wendy Sherman, former lead negotiator on the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Plans To Export More Oil. What Will That Do To The Market?

6:12am January 18, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Now that international sanctions have been lifted, Iran hopes to export as much as 500,000 more barrels of oil a day. But this comes while global oil prices are falling and revenues are plunging.

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How Do Iranians Feel About The Thaw In Relations With The West?

6:07am January 18, 2016

Sanctions were lifted against Iran even as more limited ones were imposed on those violating resolutions against ballistic missile tests. David Greene talks to Thomas Erdbrink of The New York Times.

Congressman On Prisoner Release: 'It's Really Become Personal For Us'

5:26pm January 17, 2016

Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., discusses his role in the recent release of Amir Hekmati, one of his constituents who was arrested in Iran in 2011.

As U.S. Hands Down New Sanctions On Iran, Will Goodwill Be Short-Lived?

5:13pm January 17, 2016

The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran just hours after three Americans released as part of a prisoner swap made their way to Europe. What does this spell for relations between the two countries?

Dr. Rajia Sharhan, UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, takes a child's mid-upper arm circumference in Madaya, Syria, on Thursday. The city was under siege by government forces and didn't receive aid for months. Dozens of people have died of malnutrition.

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As Aid Is Offered In Madaya, Other Regions In Syria Are Still Besieged

2:46pm January 17, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Aid arrived in the besieged town of Madaya, as well as two other towns, on Monday. Meanwhile, the U.N. is drawing attention to the hundreds of thousands of Syrians they still can't reach.

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani presents the draft budget for the next Iranian fiscal year to the chairman of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani at the Iranian parliament in Tehran on Jan. 17, 2016.

Path To U.S.-Iran Deal, Prisoner Swap Began Years Ago

2:31pm January 17, 2016

by Deb Amos

While negotiations over a nuclear deal between the United States and Iran began two years ago, smaller efforts for diplomacy go back to the last decade.

Latest Implications For Iran Prisoner Exchange

2:02pm January 17, 2016

Iran has released five Americans in what is an apparent prisoner swap. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to foreign affairs analyst Robin Wright about the exchange and the diplomatic gamble.

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President Obama Gives Statement About U.S.-Iran Deals This Weekend

1:58pm January 17, 2016

President Barack Obama addresses the nation, following the lifting of sanctions on Iran. NPR's Scott Horsley and Deb Amos join host Rachel Martin to discuss what the president says.

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