As Europe Closes Door To Refugees, Tough Choices For 2 Fathers
Thousands are stranded in Greece, on what they'd hoped would be the road to a new life. "I cannot provide for my family," says one father of young children.
Syria
Every Party But The Real One: A Night Chasing The #WHCD
Washington's biggest night has gotten big because of all the parties happening around the main event. A weekend of nerd prom excess could be seen as D.C. at its worst, or D.C. at its best.
A Cease-Fire In Name Alone
NPR's Scott Simon considers the breathtaking toll of the violence in Syria.
Joining ISIS: It's Not Always For Reasons You Might Assume
Two ISIS fighters captured in Syria say they joined the militant group as a way to fight an oppressive regime. But it also provided friendship, and it didn't seem much more violent than other options.
This Syrian Dad Has One Of The World's Most Dangerous Jobs
Five years ago, Raed Al Saleh was a businessman. Now he heads the 3,000-strong Syrian Civil Defense, rescuing civilians from the rubble after airstrikes.
Syria Hospital Bombing: Are The Rules Of War Blowing Up?
The destruction of a hospital in Aleppo is part of a disturbing trend. And it's not just happening in Syria.
Hospital Destroyed In Deadly Aleppo Airstrike, Doctors Without Borders Says
The bodies of at least three doctors, including a pediatrician, are among those recovered, according to the aid group.
President Obama To Announce U.S. Is Sending 250 Military Personnel To Syria
The president's announcement, set to be delivered Monday in Germany, will bring the total number of American military personnel deployed in the country to as many as 300.
A Syrian Lands In The U.S. For An Award, Only To Be Turned Back
The Syrian rescue worker reached Dulles International Airport on his way to accept an award in Washington. But he was turned back, highlighting the suspicion Syrians face as they travel.
Parts Of Syria Vote In Parliamentary Elections That Critics Say Are A Sham
In government-held areas, citizens queued up to cast ballots Wednesday. The vote, which coincides with the start of peace talks in Geneva, is expected to usher in an assembly loyal to the president.