‘Rescuing The Rescuers’: Stranded Syrian White Helmets Evacuated By Israel
In a “Hail Mary” operation, the Israeli military evacuated hundreds of Syrian rescue volunteer workers to Jordan amid the Syrian regime’s offensive against rebel-held parts of the country.
4 Years After MH17 Downing, Advocates Urge Continued Attention To AIDS Crisis
It’s been four years since the attack on a flight in Ukraine killed several AIDS prevention advocates. Ahead of a conference, one advocate says they would have wanted to keep attention on the fight.
Mastermind Behind Malta Journalist Killing Remains A Mystery
Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb last October. The final words on her blog were: “There are crooks everywhere you look now. The situation is desperate.”
The Mood Ahead Of Pakistan’s Elections
Pakistan heads to general elections on Wednesday. But voters are polarized and extremist groups are openly campaigning, despite pressure on Pakistan to crack down on militant organizations.
‘There Is Nothing For Us Here’: Why People Keep Leaving Guatemala
Most of those migrating to the U.S. from Central America are fleeing violence and joblessness. Many come from Guatemala where returnees deported from the U.S. may only intensify those conditions.
A Honduran Family Reunited
A Honduran baby was reunited with his family in Honduras after he was separated when they tried to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. NPR’s Korva Coleman speaks with Julie Watson of The Associated Press.
A Pakistani Squash Player Profiled In ‘The War To Be Her’
Maria Toorpakai was stopped from playing squash in her native Pakistan. Today she’s one of the best players. Her story is told in The War to Be Her by Erin Heidenreich. Korva Coleman speaks to them.
The Taliban Couldn’t Quash This Pakistani Squash Champ
For much of her life, Maria Toorpakai has been threatened by extremist groups like the Taliban. Now the subject of a PBS documentary, she tells how she found the courage to keep playing sports.
Attorney For Maria Butina Says “Whole Story” Is Still Not Known About His Client
Robert Driscoll told NPR that Butina, who is facing charges of conspiring to act as a Russian agent, will “be proven innocent in this case.”
Turkey’s Crackdown On Suspected Opponents Continues 2 Years After Attempted Coup
Two years after a military uprising attempted to topple Turkey’s leader from power, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has consolidated more power than ever.
Looking At Russian Social Media Influence
NPR’s Scott Simon asks Alexander Malkevich of the website USA Really and The Daily Beast’s Lachlan Markay about Russian social media efforts in the U.S.
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