In Reversal, Afghan Leader Agrees To Release Taliban Prisoners
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani now says he will free 1,500 Taliban prisoners starting this week and 3,500 more during yet-to-start peace talks with the Taliban.
Middle East
Near The Turkish Border, Syrian Civilians Cautiously Assess A Cease-Fire
Twenty miles from the Turkish border, families in the Syrian city of Ariha face an agonizing choice of whether to stay, hoping a ceasefire holds, or leave.
'MBS' Traces The Rise Of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
New York Times reporter Ben Hubbard says Saudi Arabia's leader is full of contradictions: He ended a ban on women driving, but his agents also carried out the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
U.S. Troops Aim To Keep Oil Fields From Syrian And Russian Forces
U.S. forces in northeastern Syria have a relatively new mission: securing oil fields not only from ISIS, but also from Syrian government and Russian forces.
Syrian Defector To Testify Before Senate Panel About Regime's Atrocities
An ex-Syrian military photographer code named Ceasar is to testify Wednesday before a U.S. Senate panel. He'll present evidence he smuggled out of Syria that he says documents Assad regime atrocities.
News Brief: Primary Results, Coronavirus, U.S. Troops In Syria
Joe Biden came out on top after Tuesday's six primaries. New Rochelle, N.Y., has the largest U.S. coronavirus cluster. And, U.S. troops in Syria must keep oil fields from Syrian and Russian forces.
Despite Syria-Turkey Cease-Fire, Life Is Difficult For Civilians In Idlib
The struggles of one woman, who's a professional and a mother in Idlib, reflect the hardships faced by millions of Syrians as their city came under a new round of attacks.
Coronavirus: Israel Will Require Quarantine For Everyone Entering The Country
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the decision was a difficult one. Israel has reported nearly 40 cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Dueling Simultaneous Afghan Presidential Inaugurations Bode Ill For Peace Talks
As Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had himself sworn in for a second term, rival Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah took the presidential oath of office in a competing ceremony.
One Million Displaced People In Idlib, Syria Ponder Their Futures Amid Wartime
A rare view from inside Idlib, Syria, where a fragile cease-fire is holding so far. One million displaced people have to decide whether they trust it enough to return to what is left of their homes.