Ethiopian Security Forces Kill Alleged Mastermind Of Coup Attempt
Ethiopian security forces killed the general accused of masterminding an attempted coup in a northern region. The attacks on Saturday killed five people, including the national army chief of staff.
Turkish President Erdogan’s Party Loses Big In Istanbul Mayoral Race
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Asli Aydintasbas, a European Council on Foreign Relations fellow, about the landslide election of a Turkish opposition party candidate in Istanbul’s mayoral race.
Another American Tourist Death Reported In The Dominican Republic
At least eight Americans vacationing on the island died since summer 2018. Vittorio Caruso of Glen Cove, N.Y., is reported to have died there this month.
US-Iran standoff: Mutual provocations, and moves to de-escalate
“If they make any [wrong] move, we can hit them in the head with our missiles,” declared Brig. Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) aerospace forces. Until now, Iran has rejected any new talks unless…
Why an opposition win in Istanbul weakens Erdoğan’s grip
For the true believers of Turkey’s ruling party, the opposition’s victory Sunday in Istanbul mayor’s race was inconceivable. “It’s impossible, absolutely impossible,” that the Justice and Development Party (AKP) could lose, predicted Ertuğrul, a volun…
How Likely Is It That The Latest Sanctions Will Bring Iran To The Negotiating Table?
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution about the effects of further sanctions on Iran.
U.S. Officials Working To Build Up Maritime Coalition To Deter Further Iranian Attacks
U.S. officials say they are trying to build up a coalition to deter Iranian attacks in the Persian Gulf. They are calling it the “Sentinel Program” to “help us have eyes on the shipping.”
Thousands Of Refugees Returning To Syria End Up Detained, Imprisoned, Tortured
President Bashar al-Assad has called on the millions of Syrians who’ve fled the brutal civil war to return home, but thousands who have come back end up imprisoned and often tortured.
‘Fly less’ movement: Can forgoing flights help save the planet?
Cheap airfare and package deals make the possibilities of summer travel boundless, but Ana Simeon has an easier time narrowing down her options. Ms. Simeon is interested in other cultures and languages, having been born in Croatia and having traveled …
A candle of civility lit in Turkey’s election
In normal times, the election of a mayor in Istanbul would not be a point of inspiration. Sunday’s election of a new mayor in Turkey’s largest city did indeed prove to be a light unto the world. The winner, Ekrem İmamoğlu, not only defeated the candi…
What Are Iran’s Options In The Standoff With The U.S.?
Iran shot down a U.S. drone. The U.S. launched a cyberattack and put new sanctions on Iran. Here is a look at the deepening crisis from Iran’s standpoint.
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