Taliban Attacks Northern Afghan City Of Kunduz
The Taliban have launched a massive attack on the northern Afghan city of Kunduz. There are reports that they have taken over parts of the city.
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Taliban Take A Major City In Northern Afghanistan
The Taliban captured the northern city of Kunduz on Monday, their most important battlefield victory since they were ousted from power in 2001.
Obama, Putin Give Dueling Speeches On Syrian Conflict At United Nations
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first appearance at the United Nations General Assembly in a decade on Monday. Iran's President is also speaking in the wake of his country's nuclear deal with world powers.
Obama At U.N. Vows To Work With Russia, Iran To Resolve Syrian Confict
President Obama vowed to work with Russia and Iran to resolve the Syrian conflict at the United Nations General Assembly Monday, but he insisted there's no place for Bashar al-Assad.
Iran's President Says Job Creation Is 'Priority' For His Country
In an interview with NPR, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his country will use its added billions of dollars from the nuclear deal for boosting the Iranian economy.
Support For Syrian Regime Critical In Fight Against ISIS, Putin Says At U.N.
Syria expert Joshua Landis of the University of Oklahoma talks about the state of play in Syria, and the possible paths forward for the region, and worried world powers.
Catalan Separatists Win Elections But Face Challenges In Breakaway From Spain
Separatists in Spain's prosperous northeast region of Catalonia are celebrating an election victory they say puts them on track to establish the world's newest country. But their failure to win an absolute majority, and fierce opposition from Spain's central government, means months of negotiations and uncertainty lie ahead.
India's Prime Minister Urges Indians To Stay In Their Country
During his trip to Silicon Valley, Narendra Modi spoke about the "brain drain" that's led many educated Indians to settle in the US. He would like to reverse it, as would many Indians in the U.S.
Top Bridge Players Withdraw From Bermuda Bowl Amid Cheating Scandal
A cheating scandal has rocked the world of bridge. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Newsweek reporter John Walters to get the details.
Obama, Putin Meet After Trading Dueling Statements On Syria
President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin met Monday after both spoke at the United Nations General Assembly. The two have been at odds over a solution to the Syrian conflict.