Hitting ISIS Where It Hurts By Striking Oil Trucks
Illicit oil sales generate large revenues every day for the Islamic State. The U.S. airstrikes could dry up a significant stream of cash for the group.
Middle East
U.S. Looks For More Help To Fight ISIS, End Syria's Civil War
Deputy Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says defeating militants from the Islamic State is going to take some time. He tells Steve Inskeep that coalition forces have made significant progress.
China's Muted Response To ISIS' Killing Of A Chinese Citizen
China's president condemned the Islamic State, but in keeping with China policy, the remarks were low-key and did not suggest Beijing would take any particular action.
Why 'Bomb The S*** Out Of Them' Sounds Pretty Good To A Lot Of Voters Right Now
Pundits have been wrongly predicting Donald Trump's downfall in the presidential race for months. The latest conventional wisdom says that after Paris, he will fade. But that might be very wrong.
If You Follow These Signs, You'll Flush With Success: #WorldToiletDay
Billions of people around the world don't use flush toilets. That's why there are so many signs that explain what to do — and what not to do.
U.S., French, Russian Airstrikes Continue To Attack ISIS Targets In Syria
Russian, French and U.S. warplanes continue to attack ISIS targets inside Syria. But despite an increase in resolve since Friday's attacks in Paris and vows by President Obama to "intensify" operations, there has been no new coordination between the U.S.-led coalition and the Russians.
Barring Syrian Refugees From The West Would Be Bad For The Middle East
Millions of Syrians are crowding into Jordan and Lebanon as well as Turkey. Aid efforts there are already at the breaking point.
Jeb Bush Calls For Use Of Ground Troops In Fight Against ISIS
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush delivered a national security speech Wednesday at the Citadel in South Carolina. NPR reports on his remarks and looks at how the other GOP contenders are responding to the attacks on Paris.
A Belgian Father Works To Prevent Kids From Joining The Jihad
A Belgian man rescued his son, who ran away to join Islamist extremists in Syria. Now he is trying to stop others from making the same mistake as his boy.
Why ISIS Looks Very Different Today Than A Month Ago
The Islamic State has claimed three major attacks recently. This has led to a reassessment of the group that had been focused on building its caliphate in the Middle East.