Russia Begins Airstrikes In Syria After Assad's Request
The U.S. military says a Russian official informed the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad about the missions; Syria says it invited Russia's air force to help fight terrorism.
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Putin, Obama Meet On Syria, But Sharp Disagreements Remain
Russia's military buildup in Syria has raised alarms in the West, but many Russians see it as necessary to counter Islamist extremism. Russian analysts say Putin risks involvement in a quagmire.
Are The New U.N. Global Goals Too Ambitious?
End poverty and hunger. Educate all kids. Fight climate change. Can the U.N. do all that while coping with the biggest refugee flow since WWII?
Transcript: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's Full NPR Interview
In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, the Iranian president discusses the landmark nuclear deal, prospects for resolving the crisis in Syria and issues of freedom of expression in Iran.
Iran's President: 'Driving Out The Terrorists' Is Key To Syria's Future
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reaffirms his commitment to the nuclear deal and tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that Iran is willing to discuss Syria's future with the U.S. — only after ISIS is defeated.
Iraq Says It Will Share Anti-ISIS Intelligence With Iran, Russia
The announcement from Baghdad came as France said it had conducted its first airstrikes against the Islamic State group.
Imagine It's The Year 2045. Will The Syrian Refugee Crisis Be Resolved?
Refugee crises start as short-term emergencies, like Afghanistan in 1979. Then they become a challenge for decades — like Afghan refugees today, and perhaps Syrian refugees in the years to come.
Syrian Rebels Trained By U.S. Gave Equipment To Al Nusra Front
U.S. Central Command says the rebel fighters apparently turned over the equipment in return for safe passage in the region.
The Flood Of Syrian Refugees Puts ISIS On The Defensive
The Islamic State claims it's building a caliphate that welcomes true Muslims. But Syrian refugees, as well as those displaced inside the country, are sending a very different message as they flee.