Middle East

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., On Why He Supports The Iran Nuclear Deal

8:19am August 04, 2015

The future of the Iran nuclear deal could hinge on Democrats, who are being pulled in two directions. The Obama administration wants them to back the plan, but Israel and pro-Israel lobbying groups want those lawmakers to oppose the deal. U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff is a Jewish Democrat, and the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. He tells Renee Montagne why he recently decided to support the Iran agreement.

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World News

Israeli Candidate Made A Name For Himself By Slashing Cellphone Rates

1:48am August 04, 2015

by Emily Harris

An Israeli candidate in next month's elections is making a name for himself on economic issues — including the role he played in lowering cellphone rates.

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In Alabama, including this station near Montgomery, gasoline prices are below the national average, in part, because of low fuel taxes.

Oil Prices Tumble Again, Hurting Drillers But Helping Drivers

6:49pm August 03, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Oil prices are falling, down sharply since mid-June to just over $45 a barrel. That has affected gasoline prices, now down to an average of $2.65 a gallon, about 85 cents less than a year ago.

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Al Jazeera's Mohamed Fahmy Waits To Hear If He Faces More Prison Time

7:59am August 03, 2015

Journalist Mohamed Fahmy, who was arrested and sent to prison in Egypt in 2013, talks to Renee Montagne. After spending 14 months in prison and 5 months out on bail, he faces a retrial.

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National

Kerry Aims To Repair Relations With Egypt

4:04pm August 02, 2015

by Leila Fadel

Secretary of State John Kerry visits Egypt on Sunday as the two countries intensify ties, despite the concerns of human rights advocates.

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Kurdish Militias Appear To Be Sidelined By U.S.-Turkey Military Deal

4:04pm August 02, 2015

The military deal reached by the United States and Turkey is an attempt to refocus the fight against ISIS. NPR's Scott Simon talks to former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Frank Ricciardone.

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National

Nusra Front Attacks U.S.-Backed Syrian Fighters

8:28am August 02, 2015

The Syrian insurgent group affiliated with al-Qaeda has attacked U.S.-backed Syrian fighters. NPR's Rachel Martin gets the details from Anne Barnard of the New York Times.

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ISIS Is No Weaker Than A Year Ago, Officials Say

6:55pm August 01, 2015

U.S. officials believe the recent bombing campaign has done little to dislodge the self-declared Islamic State from Iraq and Syria, says an Associated Press report. AP reporter Ken Dilanian explains.

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World News

After A West Bank Home Goes Up In Flames, Tensions Flare In The Region

6:55pm August 01, 2015

by Daniel Estrin

A Palestinian baby was killed Friday in an arson attack in the West Bank. Jewish settlers are suspected in the attack, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called "an act of terrorism."

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Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah inspects a home that was badly damaged from a suspected attack by Jewish extremists in the West Bank village of Douma. An 18-month-old child was killed and other family members seriously injured.

Israeli Officials Promise To Find Arsonists Who Killed Palestinian Child

1:38pm August 01, 2015

by Daniel Estrin

The Israeli prime minister says he's shocked and outraged at the attack. An analyst says public concern could make this a defining moment for Israelis.