Russia Suspends Flights To Egypt Amid Probe Into Plane Crash
Russia has become the latest country to suspend tourist flights to Egypt's Sinai peninsula, after the crash of a Russian jet in the area on Saturday.
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Cholera Crisis: A Neglected Disease Is Back In The Headlines
Cases are spiking in the Middle East and in East Africa. Blame it on the refugee situation — and the weather.
Investigators Look For Signs As To What Brought Down Russian Plane
Renee Montagne talks with Jonathan Marcus, diplomatic correspondent for the BBC, about the latest information regarding the Russian airliner that crashed over Egypt last week.
It's Possible Bomb Caused Russian Plane To Crash, Britain, U.S. Suggest
Britain's prime minister and President Obama have mentioned the possibility of a bomb aboard the passenger jet. Their information, whatever it is, apparently comes from intelligence agencies.
Britain Prohibits Its Aircraft From Flying Over Sinai Peninsula
U.S. officials say it's premature to speculate on why a Russian jet crashed in the Sinai. Britain's foreign secretary says there's "a significant possibility" that ISIS somehow brought the plane down.
U.K. Says Russian Crash Over Sinai 'More Than Likely' Caused By Bomb
The British government says there's a "significant possibility" that the Russian plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai desert last week was brought down by a bomb.
Surge In Cyberattacks Signals Strength Of Iran's Hard-Liners
The U.S. has noticed an uptick in cyberattacks from Iran. The hacks seem to be from hard-liners in Iran hoping to undermine better relations with the West, possibly in backlash to the nuclear deal.
GOP Lawmakers Reluctant To Act On ISIS War Authorization Request
President Obama's decision to send special operations ground forces into Syria is again prompting calls for specific authorization from Congress to wage war.
Moscow Rejects Idea That Bomb Brought Down Airliner
Russian officials say that any suggestion that a bomb caused the Metrojet crash in Egypt is premature, and that if the British government has specific information, it should be shared with Moscow.
'Food Of Oman' Serves Up Surprising Cuisine At Crossroads Of Cultures
Most Americans don't know much about the small Middle Eastern country, much less its food. A new cookbook will surely pique your curiosity — and tempt your palate.