Syrian Election Shows The Extent Of Assad's Power
The dictator's choice of voting location sent "a message telling the opposition that we are celebrating through your demise," one Syrian analyst tells NPR.
Middle East
Recovering From Airstrikes, Gazans Consider How To Move Forward With Israel
As the dust settles from the latest conflict between Hamas and Israel, Gazans are considering the prospects of armed resistance or negotiation with Israel.
Europe's Approach To Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is More Divided Than Ever
Europe is split over the Middle East. While some governments have stressed their support for Israel, there have been protests in support of the Palestinians in many cities.
It's Election Day In Syria. The Outcome Is All But Guaranteed
Syria holds elections on Wednesday, demonstrating that the regime of Bashar Assad is firmly in power after 10 year of civil war.
Why A 2014 Investigation Into War Crimes In Israel And Gaza Is Still Unfinished
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Diane Orentlicher, international law professor at American University, about the International Criminal Court's investigation into war crimes in Israel and Gaza.
For Americans With Family In Gaza And Israel, The Faraway Conflict Hit Home
For Americans with family in Israel and Gaza, the recent fighting there hit close to home. Despite the cease-fire, their fears and feelings about a conflict thousands of miles away are still raw.
Parents In Gaza And Israel Are Doing Their Best To Shield Kids From The Trauma Of War
Parents on both sides had to find ways to protect their children. "Yes, the cease-fire has been enforced. But how are we going to deal with children traumatized by this?" asks a mother in Gaza.
Blinken Travels To Middle East To Sure Up Gaza Cease-Fire
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Jersusalem with a limited agenda, but many people are hanging hopes on his talks. Blinken meets Tuesday with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
News Brief: Blinken Mideast Trip, Belarus Airspace, George Floyd Anniversary
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken aims to bolster Gaza cease-fire. Belarus faces sanctions for forcing airliner to land. A year after George Floyd's death, President Biden to meet with Floyd's family.
Some Yemenis Struggle For U.S. Visas Even After The End Of The Travel Ban
Yemenis who won the diversity visa lottery were stopped by the Trump administration's travel ban. Now they've had to start applying all over again. "Our lives have been destroyed," says one man.