Middle East

Fans of Beitar Jerusalem, often known as La Familia, hold up scarves during a match against Bnei Sakhnin at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. With a reputation for aggression and racist behavior, La Familia has come under the scrutiny of city leaders.

To Prevent Aggression Off The Pitch, Jerusalem Takes Aim At Teams' Purses

1:49pm October 13, 2015

by Emily Harris

City officials are getting tough on the soccer field — by cracking down on fan behavior, especially anti-Arab actions. If fans are racist or violent, the teams they support will pay the price.

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Revisiting Rabin's Assassination, And The Peace That Might Have Been

1:34pm October 13, 2015

Twenty years ago, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was killed by a Jewish religious zealot. Dan Ephron, author of Killing a King, discusses the assassination and its effect on the peace process.

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Did Russia's Entry Into Syria's Conflict Take The West By Surprise?

1:17pm October 13, 2015

There's a new scrutiny on western intelligence gathering and whether it's keeping up with Russia. Steve Inskeep talks to Ian Kearns, director of the European Leadership Network.

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U.S.-Backed Syrian Rebels Receive Influx Of Weapons

8:14am October 13, 2015

The war in Syria could be edging toward an all-out proxy war between the U.S. and Russia. That's according to an article co-authored by Anne Barnard, the Beirut Bureau Chief for The New York Times.

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Iran State TV Says U.S. Journalist Jason Rezaian Has Been Convicted

5:53pm October 12, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

A spokesman for Iran's judiciary did not reveal details of the verdict. It's the latest development in a case that's been marked by secrecy.

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Turkey Lays Blame For Bombings On ISIS, As Elections Approach

4:04pm October 12, 2015

by Peter Kenyon

Nearly 100 people died in bombings targeting a peace rally this weekend in the capital of Ankara. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has laid the blame for the attack with the Islamic State.

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New Rebel Coalition Forms In Syria; Insurgents Lost Ground Over Weekend

9:41am October 12, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Led by Kurds, the coalition could receive U.S. air support in the fight against both President Bashar al-Assad and ISIS. Its members also include Arabs and Assyrian Christians.

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Iranian Court Rules On Rezaian Case But Verdict Isn't Released

9:05am October 12, 2015

Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian has been convicted by an Iranian court, according to state TV. It did not say on which charges he had been convicted or whether a sentence had been imposed.

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Wave Of Violence Hits Israel And Palestinian Territories

9:05am October 12, 2015

by Emily Harris

Violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories that started with rock-throwing incidents two weeks ago continues to escalate. At least five Israelis and 25 Palestinians have been killed.

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Thousands Pay Tribute To Ankara Bombing Victims

9:05am October 12, 2015

Steve Inskeep talks to freelance journalist Lucy Kafanov about the political significance of deadly peace demonstrations in Ankara over the weekend. Nearly 100 people were killed in bomb attacks.

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