Report Lays Out 10 Most Censored Countries
The Committee to Protect Journalists says Eritrea, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia are tops at silencing journalists.
Middle East
Egypt's Former President Morsi Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
Less than two years after he was removed from office by the military, Mohammed Morsi was sentenced by an Egyptian court for the arrest and torture of protesters.
Can Comedy Break Stereotypes?
Iranian-American comedian and actor Maz Jobrani describes a comic's role in challenging stereotypes — especially when it comes to Middle Eastern Muslims in America.
Syria's Minorities: Caught Between Sword Of ISIS And Wrath of Assad
Many of Syria's minorities have tried to lie low and avoid direct involvement in the country's civil war. But they frequently get caught in the crossfire, with no protector to turn to.
Suicide Bombing Kills At Least 35 In Jalalabad; ISIS Reportedly Claims Responsibility
Both the United Nations and the Taliban have condemned the attack, which targeted civilians who were in a long line at a bank.
U.N., Oxfam Report At Least 120,000 Displaced In Yemen Fighting
The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees says estimates for the number of internally displaced persons ranges from 120,000 to 150,000. Separately, Oxfam puts the figure at 121,000.
#NPRreads: From The Hell Of The North To 'Trash' Food
We highlight a 160-mile cycling race, reminiscences of an interview with the Oklahoma City bomber, the Finnish prison system, the nuclear deal with Iran, and the meaning of calling someone "trash."
Key Figure In Saddam's Regime Reportedly Killed By Iraqi Forces
Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri is the "king of clubs" in a pack of playing cards issued to U.S. troops to help identify Iraqi officials. He is thought to have been instrumental in the sudden rise of ISIS.
Experts Divided Over Iran's Cyberactivity Since Start Of Nuclear Talks
The U.S. government and cybersecurity companies agree that Iran has greatly improved its cyberattack capability over the past two years.
Obama: Iranian-Backed Fighters Must Respect Iraq's Sovereignty
In a meeting with Iraq's prime minister at the White House on Tuesday, President Obama had a warning for Iran — as that country wades into the battle against the self-proclaimed Islamic State in Iraq.