Between Friends, Family And Country, Ukrainian Police Lie Low
As pro-Russia demonstrators continue their tense standoff in Eastern Ukraine, police are conspicuously absent from city streets.
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Ukraine Vows To Reclaim Occupied Towns By Force
Tensions are growing between pro-Russian militants and Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine. The new Ukrainian government has pledged a "very tough" response to those occupying government buildings.
Despite Havoc, Syrian War Sparks Hope Among Kurdish Minority
With Syria in chaos, minority Kurds there hope they can realize long-standing ambitions for autonomy. Kurds who fled to northern Iraq from Syria will press those demands when they finally go home.
Clashes In Eastern Ukraine Reportedly Turn Deadly
Ukraine issues an ultimatum for pro-Russian militants in the east to lay down their weapons and withdraw from buildings they have seized. Clashes between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian protesters in the eastern city of Slovyansk turned deadly. Guest host Tess Vigeland talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Drought Could Complicate Already Difficult Food Crisis In Syria
The World Food Programme is moving about 40,000 tons of food around Syria each month, navigating conflict zones and checkpoints. And now a potential drought could hurt food production in the country.
With Crimean Borders In Dispute, Google Maps Has It Both Ways
In most of the world, the region is included in Russia with a dotted line. Viewed in Russia, the line is solid. Guest host Tess Vigeland speaks with John Gravois about the issues with mapping borders.
Groups Disagree Over How To Aid Syrians Caught In Civil War
Aid has only trickled into Syria since the U.N. Security Council passed a resolution calling for more access to the country. Aid workers say bureaucratic obstacles continue to be a major problem.
A Trip Into Odessa's Rich, Dark History
As Ukraine seeks international help to bring Crimea back from Russian control, residents of Odessa watching warily. The historic Black Sea port has been conquered repeatedly throughout history.
As Refugees Stream In, Lebanon Copes With Human Flood Tide
At least a million Syrian refugees are now in Lebanon. The influx is straining the balance in the fragile country of only four million people.
After Avoiding Bankruptcy, Greece Resumes Bond Sales
Over the past 4 years, Greece has endured a crippling debt crisis, and was bailed out twice. David Greene talks to Nick Malkoutzis, editor of Macropolis, an economic and political website in Athens.