How Yemen's Chaos Stretches Beyond Its Borders
The U.S. has lost a key base for counterterrorism operations. The proxy war between Iran and Saudi Arabia is heating up. And one more Middle Eastern state has dissolved into chaos.
Middle East
Pilots Downing Their Planes Is Unusual, But Not Unprecedented
Investigators looking into the crash of Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 this week now believe it was the result of a "deliberate act" of the co-pilot. If so, it wouldn't be the first time.
Saudi Arabia, With U.S. Support, Joins Fight Against Rebels In Yemen
Saudi Arabia and its allies have started a bombing campaign, hours after rebels seized an airbase that was critical to U.S. drone operations. U.S. forces aren't taking direct military action in Yemen.
After Foreign Intervention, Yemen Faces Additional Uncertainty
For an update on the situation in Yemen, where there have been numerous foreign air strikes, Steve Inskeep talks to Jonathan Bartolozzi of the international development organization Mercy Corps.
U.S. Confirms It Is Supporting Saudi Military Operations In Yemen
The attacks, coordinated with 10 allies, began hours after rebels seized an airbase that was critical to U.S. drone operations against al-Qaida. The base is just 35 miles from Aden, an economic hub.
Yemen's President Flees As Rebels Move South, Reports Say
Yemen's president fled the country Wednesday after Houthi rebels advanced on the port city of Aden and captured the city's airport.
Gen. Allen: Iran's Involvement Complicates Anti-ISIS Effort
Host Rachel Martin speaks with reporter Teri Schultz about her exclusive interview with Gen. John Allen, the man charged with U.S. efforts to counter the self-described Islamic State.
Israelis Hope Obama-Netanyahu Rift Will Result In Change
"Business-like" is how Obama characterized his relationship with the Israeli prime minister. He says the rift is based on fundamental differences in policy regarding the future of a Palestinian state.
Obama Says U.S., Israel Face 'Clear, Substantive Challenge'
The president says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that there will be no two-state solution. Obama says the U.S. now has to re-evaluate its Israeli-Palestinian policy.
Report: Israel Spied On U.S. Nuclear Talks With Iran
The Wall Street Journal says Israel spied on the talks and passed on the information to U.S. lawmakers in the hopes of undermining the deal. Israel denies spying on the talks.