Syrian Military Retakes Full Control Of Damascus
The army said it captured two ISIS strongholds. And after a series of surrenders in rebel-held areas, Assad's government is regaining power in the country.
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Israel Launches Major Airstrikes Against Iranian Forces In Syria
The attack, targeting Iran's elite Quds Force, follows what Israel says was an Iranian missile strike against its forces.
Chemical Weapons Inspectors Finish Their Trip To Syria's Douma
Investigators finished gathering samples from the town where a suspected chemical weapons attack occurred. The team suffered a few delays and Russia "may have tampered" with the site.
Pro-Regime Syrian Forces Take Control Of At Least Two Villages Near Iraq Border
A U.S. official confirmed to NPR that pro-regime forces took control of two villages near Syria's border with Iraq where Kurdish-led forces are in control.
Syrian 7-Year-Old: 'I Want To Be A Doctor So I Can Help In A Chemical Attack'
As chemical weapons inspectors assess an attack site in Douma, Syrian families from the town offer NPR witness accounts of what they describe as a chlorine strike in Douma.
Those Affected By Trump's Travel Ban Hope For End To 'Chaos' After Supreme Court Case
"The executive order, at its heart, says Yemeni people are bad and they need to stay away. We say no! We are part of the fabric of the country," says a Yemeni-American whose mother was denied a visa.
Sheer Number Of Attacks On Health Facilities In Syria Shocks Researcher
A new study compiled nearly 200 incidents in 2016 in northern Syria — double the amount from a previous attempt to come up with data. And everyone agrees that number is likely an undercount.
Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility
Mohammad Javad Zarif, speaking with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep, said no one will trust the United States to stick to an international agreement if it goes back on the nuclear deal.
'A Close Personal Relationship' Under Pressure As Trump Hosts France's Macron
While President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron share personal chemistry, their bond may be tested on issues such as strategy in Syria, the Iran nuclear deal and trade.
Each Day That Passes, Pressure Grows For Chemical Inspectors Waiting In Syria
An international inspection team has been waiting for nearly a week to investigate an alleged strike in Syria. Former inspectors say the delay will complicate their efforts.