BEIRUT (AP) — Russia said Wednesday that separating Syrian rebels from ‘terrorists’ is a “key task” to ensure that the Russia-U.S.-brokered cease-fire continues to hold in Syria, where a relative calm has prevailed since the truce went into effect two days ago. Russian Lt. Gen. […]
JERUSALEM (AP) — Escalating violence in South Sudan is casting a light on Israel’s murky involvement in that conflict and raising questions about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new strategy of strengthening ties with African countries. Netanyahu has been forging alliances across Africa in an effort […]
BEIRUT (AP) — Five years of failed efforts to quell the fighting in Syria have persuaded many observers that the war, inconclusive and catastrophic on a historic scale, may not be resolvable. A truce earlier this year took effect, soon started to fray, then vanished. […]
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N.’s top diplomat in Libya warned Tuesday that the oil-rich country’s economy “is on the road to collapse.” Martin Kobler, head of the U.N. Support Mission in Libya, told the Security Council that oil production was down to about 200,000 barrels […]
The U.S. military says three airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria during the last week may have resulted in civilian casualties. In a statement released Tuesday, the U.S. Central Command said an airstrike near Deir Ez Zur on September 7 struck a non-military vehicle […]
ISTANBUL — A Syrian cease-fire brokered by the U.S. and Russia appeared to be generally holding across the war-torn country Wednesday, but aid distribution to besieged towns and areas – a key part of the deal – remains on hold. The Syrian government has insisted […]
BAGHDAD — The United States said on Wednesday it would give Iraq $181 million in humanitarian aid, anticipating a wave of displaced people when Iraqi forces launch a drive to recapture the northern city of Mosul from Islamic State. The advance on Mosul, the biggest […]
RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: The U.S. and Russia have come up with a plan for a nationwide cease-fire in Syria, which started yesterday. For the first time, the two countries plan to coordinate airstrikes against the Islamic State and al-Qaida’s affiliate in Syria. Yesterday, Secretary of […]
The Obama administration wants the U.S. to increase the number of refugees it takes in next year to 110,000. “Secretary of State John Kerry told lawmakers the administration wants to admit 110,000 international refugees in the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1,” as NPR’s Scott […]
A cessation of hostilities in Syria that took effect Monday appears to be largely holding, though the U.N. says further assurances are required before humanitarian vehicles can deliver aid to those in need. The U.S. and Russia announced the deal on Friday, as NPR’s Alice […]
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