Palestinians Confront Escalating Violence In Jerusalem After Attacks
Families of two Palestinians accused of attacks on Israelis describe their shock and some of the anger driving a new wave of violence.
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India's Ban On Beef Leads To Murder, And Hindu-Muslim Friction
A Muslim man was lynched by a village mob that accused him of killing a cow. As Hindu nationalists gain ground, critics say they are threatening Indian traditions of pluralism.
Taliban Announces It Has Withdrawn From Afghan City Of Kunduz
The Taliban said in a statement they have achieved all their objectives including seizing the major transportation hub of Kunduz, releasing its fighters from a prison and grabbing tons of weapons.
In Israel, A New Battle Over Who Qualifies As Jewish
Government rabbis decide who is officially Jewish, which affects issues including marriage and divorce. But religious and political rivals have started their own system for conversion.
MH17 Findings: Dutch Safety Board Says Russian Buk Missile Took Down Plane
The Russian missile manufacturer also released its own report, disputing the Dutch findings and instead pointing the blame for last year's crash of the Boeing 777 at Ukrainian forces.
For International Day Of The Girl, A Battle Of The Hashtags
Do a quick search of #DayoftheGirl and you'll find dozens of related hashtag campaigns. Does that help further the cause or water down the message?
To Prevent Aggression Off The Pitch, Jerusalem Takes Aim At Teams' Purses
City officials are getting tough on the soccer field — by cracking down on fan behavior, especially anti-Arab actions. If fans are racist or violent, the teams they support will pay the price.
Revisiting Rabin's Assassination, And The Peace That Might Have Been
Twenty years ago, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was killed by a Jewish religious zealot. Dan Ephron, author of Killing a King, discusses the assassination and its effect on the peace process.
Did Russia's Entry Into Syria's Conflict Take The West By Surprise?
There's a new scrutiny on western intelligence gathering and whether it's keeping up with Russia. Steve Inskeep talks to Ian Kearns, director of the European Leadership Network.
King Of Beers: SABMiller Agrees In Principle To Merger With Budweiser Brewer
If the deal is formally agreed upon, the company would own around 31 percent of beer sales around the world.