In Latest Sign Of Strain, Lebanon Demands That Syrians Get Visas
The more than 1 million Syrian refugees have placed a tremendous burden on Lebanon, a country of just 4 million people.
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U.S. Charges 2 Americans Over Attempted Coup In The Gambia
The men allegedly bought weapons and shipped them to The Gambia. Court papers say they planned to ambush the president's convoy, but when the plan fell through they decided to storm the State House.
A Tale Of Dueling Ebola Songs: One From Britain, One From Africa
African musicians have recorded a fund-raising song to help fight Ebola. They say it truly reflects what's happening in their homeland — unlike the Brit pop Ebola song "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Why The Euro Fell To A 9-Year Low Against The Dollar
A combination of political instability in Greece, possible quantitative easing in the eurozone and a stronger dollar are all pushing the common European currency lower.
Waiting For A Break: Obama On 'Strategic Patience' In Foreign Policy
"I believe in diplomacy, I believe in dialogue, I believe in engagement," the president says of Iran and other regimes perceived as U.S. enemies. But he says restoring relations is a gradual process.
Pope Francis Announces 20 New Cardinals
The 20 new cardinals come from 18 different countries, including several from Asia, Africa and Oceania. Steve Inskeep talks to Vatican-watcher John Allen, a correspondent for The Boston Globe.
Boko Haram Fighters Seize Nigerian Army Base
Suspected militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram have launched attacks on civilians in northeast Nigeria. Over the weekend, they seized another town and a military base in the remote northeast.
Tunisian Craftsman Worries Oud Making Will Die Out
A craftsman in the old Medina neighborhood of Tunis tries to keep alive the art of making the traditional oud — a guitar-like instrument. An oud is basically a Middle Eastern lute.
There And Back Again For U.S. Military In Iraq
Three years after the U.S. military officially withdrew from Iraq, 2,000 U.S. troops are back restoring the old buildings they'd left behind and renewing former contacts with Iraqi officers.
Kremlin Choreographs Politics To Make Putin Look Good, Author Says
Author Peter Pomerantsev talks to David Greene about how the Kremlin has maintained Russian President Vladimir Putin's popularity at home despite this year's challenges.