Why Would Turkey Shoot Down A Russian Plane?
Both countries oppose the Islamic State. But they have different goals in Syria and have been eyeing each other warily since Russia's military intervened recently.
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Obama On The Islamic State: 'We Will Destroy This Terrorist Organization'
President Obama called on the United States not give in to fear and discriminate based on religion. "That wouldn't just be a betrayal of our values, it would also feed ISIL's propaganda," he said.
From Aleppo To Israel: The Struggle To Save A Jewish Family
For the Halabis — reportedly the last Jews left in the city — the knock on the door was terrifying. But it wasn't Assad's regime, or the Islamic State. It was a private businessman's rescue mission.
If Americans Move To Canada To Avoid Refugees, They May Get A Surprise
Some Americans unhappy with U.S. plans to welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees are threatening to move to Canada. Apparently they haven't noticed that Canada plans to take in 25,000 Syrians.
Did Vladimir Putin Just Trick Himself Into Solving Syria's War?
Diplomat Tony Blinken tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that settling the conflict in Syria may be the only honorable way for Russia to get out of its intervention in that country.
Russia Says It's Planning Joint Anti-ISIS Operations With France
"With the arrival of the Charles de Gaulle warship to the Syrian shore we will organize joint military operations," a senior Russian officer says.
A Belgian Father Works To Prevent Kids From Joining The Jihad
A Belgian man rescued his son, who ran away to join Islamist extremists in Syria. Now he is trying to stop others from making the same mistake as his boy.
Islamic State Publishes Photo Of Bomb It Says Brought Down Russian Plane
In the latest issue of its monthly propaganda magazine, the Islamic State says it targeted the passenger plane in response to Russian airstrikes in Syria.
Will The Paris Attacks Affect Fundraising For Syrian Refugees?
After years of struggling for donations, aid groups were seeing record responses. Then came Paris.
Invited By Obama To 'Pop Off,' John McCain Just Did
In an interview with Morning Edition, the Republican senator criticized the administration's strategy against ISIS, following the president's remarks Monday.