Convicted Spy Jonathan Pollard To Be Released From Prison In November
Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard is expected to be released from prison in November, after serving 30 years of a life sentence.
Middle East
U.S., Turkey Plan To Create 'Islamic State Free Zone' Along Syrian Border
The two nations hope to push self-declared Islamic State fighters out of a swath of Syrian territory. Turkey also called an emergency NATO meeting Tuesday on ISIS threats within its borders.
Turkey Launches Bombing Campaign Against ISIS, PKK Bases
Turkey began bombing campaigns over Iraq and Syria and arrested hundreds of people suspected of having ties to the Islamic State, also known ISIS. Turkey also is targeting more than the Islamic State.
Turkey Grants U.S. Permission To Use Air Base Near Syrian Border
The U.S. now has permission to use a Turkish air base near the border with Syria to launch airstrikes against the self-proclaimed Islamic State, U.S. officials say.
Turkey Opens Airspace For U.S. Operations Against Islamic State
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Soner Cagaptay, director of the Turkish Research Program at The Washington Institute, about Turkey allowing U.S. airstrikes against extremists in Syria and Iraq.
In Syria, Chlorine Attacks Continue To Take A Toll
Activists say the Syrian regime continues to attack its people with chlorine gas — with little reaction from an international community once focused on preventing Syria's use of chemical weapons.
Moderate Muslims Counter ISIS Propaganda With Their Own Media Strategy
The Indiana-based group Reclamation Studios is hosting conversations online and posting a series of videos refuting the Islamic State ideology that they say has hijacked their faith.
Torn Between Native And Adoptive Lands, Israel's Iranian Jews Hope For Peace
About 100,000 Iranian Jews have made Israel their home, and small numbers continue to move to the country. And no one feels more torn about the enmity between the two countries than they do.
Syria's Assad Admits Setbacks In Civil War, But Vows To Win
Speaking in a televised address in Damascus, Assad promised: "We will resist and we will win."
Put An Herb In It: Lebanon's Fresh Approach To Beer And Cocktails
Herbs like za'atar and sumac have long been stars of Lebanese cuisine. Now they're moving out of the kitchen and into beers and cocktails, infusing them with a patriotic taste.