As Optimism Fades, Russian Air Campaign Fails To Make Impact In Syria
The Russian air campaign in Syrian gave initial optimism to the Syrian regime but has done little to change the map of the war.
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Republicans Hand Hillary Clinton Another Gift On Benghazi
Another House Republican says the Benghazi investigation is politically motivated. While it may not cost him his job, as it did Kevin McCarthy, it's a boost for Democrats' arguments.
U.S. Decision To Delay Troop Withdrawal Puts Some Afghans At Ease
President Obama announced his decision to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan for longer on Thursday. NPR visited the capital, Kabul, to gauge the Afghan public's response.
Israel Steps Up Security Amid Increasing Violence In Jerusalem
Israel is increasing security measures amid ongoing violence, bringing objections from human rights activists and Palestinians.
Pledging To End Two Wars, Obama Finds Himself Entangled In Three
The president wanted to bring home all U.S. troops during his tenure. But it now looks like U.S. forces will be fighting — on a limited basis — in a trio of wars when he leaves the White House.
Israeli Solders Deployed To Cities To Help Quell Attacks
Israel's security forces continue to be challenged by a series of attacks that appear to be uncoordinated and spontaneous. Hundreds of soldiers are fanning out across Israel.
Israel Considers Ways To Hinder Flashpoints For Violence
Israeli authorities have blocked roads and soldiers are stopping cars at checkpoints. Israel may not return the bodies of accused Palestinian attackers for fear funerals will ignite more violence.
State Department Report Warns Of Global Threat To Religious Diversity
Religious diversity is under threat across the Middle East and other parts of the globe, according to a State Department report on religious freedoms, which recounts the rise of ISIS and its attacks on Christians and other minorities.
ISIS Makes Millions From The Sale Of Oil In War-Torn Syria And Iraq
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Erika Solomon of the Financial Times about why it's been so challenging to disrupt the Islamic State's oil production in territory it controls in northern Syria and Iraq.
'No One Wants' This Level Of Violence In Jerusalem, Rabbi Says
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rabbi Uri Ayalon, a social activist who lives not too far from the bus attack in Jerusalem Tuesday. He says most of the Palestinian population is not violent.