Former U.S. Ambassador To Afghanistan Discusses U.S. Withdrawal
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker about the U.S. military withdrawal from the country after nearly 20 years.
Middle East
Protection Provided By The Pfizer Vaccine May Might Be Fading, Israeli Officials Say
The Pfizer vaccine appears to be waning in terms of preventing any infection or mild disease, but still offers strong protection against severe disease and death, the Israeli Ministry of Health says.
Israel's New Government Is Dealt A Defeat With Vote Over Palestinian Citizenship Law
The controversial law would prevent Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza from acquiring residency in Israel even after they marry Palestinians with Israeli citizenship.
The Container Ship That Blocked Suez Canal Is Set To Sail On Wednesday
The owners and insurers of the giant container ship Ever Given have announced a settlement with the Suez Canal Authority, which has held the ship since it got stuck in the canal in March.
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Aussies Stranded Abroad Include Hundreds Of Kids, Folks Short On Cash
Pandemic travel regulations are frustrating parents whose children are visiting family in other countries and those who can't afford the cost of a ticket and a two-week hotel quarantine upon return.
Palestinians May Be Evicted From Jerusalem Neighborhood To Make Way For Biblical Park
Palestinians in a Jerusalem neighborhood face the threat of having their homes demolished. The move would be to make room for a biblical park of ancient sites sought by Jewish settlers.
U.S. Military Has Withdrawn From Largest Base In Afghanistan, Handed Over Control
Bagram Airfield was the United States' largest base in Afghanistan. The U.S. military has now withdrawn and handed control over to the Afghan National Security and Defense Force.
U.S. Departs Bagram Airbase
The base is one of the epicenters of the US presence in Afghanistan.
Morning News Brief
U.S troops leave Afghanistan's Bagram air base after nearly 20 years. President Trump's business and CFO are charged with tax fraud. And, the Supreme Court deals a blow to the Voting Rights Act.
Opinion: I'm Nigerian. I'm Vaccinated. Europe Won't Let Me In
Europe lists four approved vaccines for travelers. There's an omission that makes Nigerian physician Ifeanyi Nsofor feel invisible — and disappointed.