Putin Defends Russian Military Support For Syrian Regime
The Russian president says military assistance for Bashar Assad's government is necessary to defeat ISIS. The U.S. says it could exacerbate Syria's civil war.
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Bin Laden Company Banned From Work In Mecca After Crane Disaster
A Saudi royal court says the Saudi Binladin Group, which has operated in the kingdom since the 1930s, can't pursue new projects until an inquiry is closed.
In Divided Nicaragua, National Dish Brings Rich And Poor Together
Nicaragua's civil war and dictatorship exacerbated social problems and economic disparity. But the richest and the poorest eat vigorón, a hearty dish of yucca and pork, side by side.
For Speaking Her Mind Online, A Woman In India Can Face Threats
Threats of rape and death are common. And the response from the police might be, well, you shouldn't have posted online in the first place.
As Hungary Seals Its Borders, A Rush To Make It Across
A military operation closed Hungary's borders Monday. With other countries also tightening restrictions, refugees wonder where they'll end up.
North Korea Says Its Main Nuclear Reactor Is Operating Again
The restart of a reactor that produces weapons-grade plutonium was announced by the Korean Central News Agency, which also says North Korea is ready to use nuclear weapons "any time."
Hungary Declares Emergency As It Blocks Migrants At Border
Hungary declared a crisis in two southern counties Tuesday, as crowds of refugees and other migrants were halted in Serbia, having missed Tuesday's deadline before new and stricter laws took effect.
A Closer Look At Hungary's Migration History
Steve Inskeep talks to Stefano Bottoni, a historian at the Hungarian Academy of Science, about Hungary's past experiences of migration, and how that influences its present attitudes toward migrants.
Drone Strike That Killed Awlaki 'Did Not Silence Him,' Journalist Says
In Operation Troy, author Scott Shane details the life, death and influence of Anwar al-Awlaki. "His status as a martyr has given his message even greater authority," Shane says of the propagandist.
For Syrian Refugees, Needs Are Growing And Aid Is Declining
The U.N. refugee agency has received less than half the $4.5 billion needed to help Syrians who have fled to neighboring countries. As conditions worsen, many are opting to risk the journey to Europe.