Middle East

Declassified Documents Provide Insight Into Saudi Support For 9/11 Attackers

5:02pm May 13, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks Philip Shenon about his article in the Guardian about the relationships between Saudi officials and the hijackers in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

A scene from Save the Children's "Still the Most Shocking Second a Day" ad, which imagines a young British girl fleeing war in the U.K. and embarking on a dangerous journey.

Health & Safety

Are You More Sympathetic Because She's British, And Not Syrian?

3:47pm May 13, 2016

by Tanya Basu

A new video ad from Save the Children shows a girl going through the harrowing journey of a Syrian refugee — only she's British and it takes place in London.

Slain Hezbollah top military commander Mustafa Badreddine smiling during a meeting in a photo released by the group Friday.

World News

Hezbollah Says A Top Commander Was Killed By 'Huge Blast' In Syria

3:25pm May 13, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Mustafa Badreddine is believed to oversee the group's extensive military operations inside Syria since 2011. It's not clear what kind of explosion killed him or who is responsible.

'New York Times Magazine' Profile Stirs Controversy Over Iran Nuclear Deal

1:05pm May 13, 2016

by David Folkenflik

A profile of Ben Rhodes, one of President Obama's chief national security aides, reports Rhodes and the administration used spin and manipulation to sell the Iran Nuclear Deal to the public.

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A Syrian soldier walks on a ravaged street in Daraya, a besieged suburb of Syria's capital, in February.

World News

Convoy Carrying Desperately Needed Aid Refused Entry To Besieged Damascus Suburb

5:57pm May 12, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

A U.N. official said Daraya was "probably the place in Syria where the greatest unmet needs exist." The Red Cross says a government checkpoint turned away the convoy carrying baby milk and vaccines.

U.S. Allies Told Don't Use ISIS As An Excuse To Crack Down On Dissent

9:22am May 12, 2016

by Michele Kelemen

At a U.N. Security Council meeting, U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power put Egypt on the spot for restricting free speech. She said attacks on the media create alienation benefiting terror groups.

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Market Grows For Fashionable But Modest Clothing

7:03am May 12, 2016

A Turkish fashion mogul has teamed up with the Islamic Fashion and Design Council to present the first Modest Fashion Week in Istanbul. Renee Montagne talks to Melanie Elturk, CEO of Haute Hijab.

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As 10-Year Deal Nears End, Israel Urges U.S. To Provide More Arms Aid

5:43pm May 11, 2016

by David Welna

Israel is the top recipient, by a wide margin, of U.S. foreign military aid. As the current 10-year aid package nears its end, U.S. and Israeli officials are negotiating a new and likely even bigger aid deal. Senators from both parties are prodding the White House to get a "robust" deal done; many have arms industries that will benefit. Critics call it a give away to a prosperous nation that drains spending on the home front.

World News

Save The Children Highlights Plight Of Syrian Child Refugees In New PSA

4:28pm May 11, 2016

Non-governmental organization Save the Children released a follow-up to its 2014 Syrian crisis public service announcement, "If London Were Syria." The new video features the same British girl, but now she is a refugee.

A cart in the garden of the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem displays produce grown in Gaza: tomatoes, sweet potatoes, eggplant, sweet and hot peppers, green onions and herbs. Like all products leaving Gaza, this shipment needed Israeli approval.

World News

Why The U.S. Is Promoting Crops Grown In Gaza

3:54pm May 11, 2016

by Emily Harris

Before Hamas took over Gaza, agriculture was a big contributor to its economy. The U.S. hopes reviving the industry will boost not only farmers, but also security — by creating economic opportunity.