'I'm Still Here': NPR Reporter On Trying To Reconnect With Syrian Refugee
NPR's Melissa Block has an essay about her experience trying to reconnect with a Syrian migrant she interviewed last summer.
Middle East
Reaction To U.N. Envoy's Video Shows Difficulties Of Syria Peace Talks
The U.N.-sponsored talks begin today in Geneva, five years into Syria's civil war. A message from the U.N. envoy for Syria hasn't necessarily helped matters.
Track Jupiter's Path Like An Ancient Babylonian
Clay tablets show that Babylonian astronomers tracked planets using a method that was thought to be invented 1,400 years later. In a way, scientists say, the ancient techniques were "very modern."
After Lifting Of Sanctions, Iran's President Brings Trade Mission To France
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Ardavan Amir-Aslani, a French-Iranian lawyer who is negotiating deals with Tehran for major French corporations.
Freed Journalist Jason Rezaian Thanks Colleagues At 'Washington Post'
Now out of an Iranian prison, Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian thanked his colleagues on Thursday for working for his freedom.
With Sanctions Gone, Iran Goes On A Shopping Spree In Europe
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has received a warm welcome in Europe amid a series of business deals worth billions of dollars with the likes of Peugeot. A megadeal with Airbus is in the works.
During European Trip, Iran's President Stops In France
Some European countries were big trading partners with Iran in the past, but while their companies are eager to rebuild that trade, they're also wary of Iran's hardliners and American prosecutors.
As Sanctions On Iran Are Lifted, Many U.S. Business Restrictions Remain
The U.S. and other countries have agreed to lift sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program, but Washington still has other sanctions in place against Tehran.
Iran's President Meets The Pope On Start Of European Tour
Iran's president is in Italy at the start of a Europe trip made possible by the lifting of sanctions following the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal. President Hassan Rouhani met with the Pope Tuesday before heading to France.
A Rare Meeting Between The Pope And Iran's Leader
It was the first meeting between a pope and an Iranian head of state since 1999, which was the last time an Iranian leader toured Europe.