Fragile Truce Takes Hold In Syria, Allowing More Aid Into Besieged Areas
The cease-fire in Syria is mostly holding, and the United Nations hopes to get more aid to people under siege.
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Iranian Voters Back Moderates In Parliamentary Elections
Vote counts show Iranians backing a more reform-minded parliament, giving a boost to the nuclear deal and the path set out by the country's moderate president.
On Day 3, Syria's Cessation Of Hostilities Still Largely Holding
But the main opposition umbrella groups is accusing the Syrian regime of repeatedly violating the truce. The U.N., meanwhile, is rushing to bring aid into besieged areas.
Pressures Of Migrant Crisis Weigh Heavy On Germany
Germany is straining to cope with the large number of asylum-seekers and is encouraging some of them to return home. Germany's Parliament has also passed new laws making deportation easier.
Iran Preliminary Results: Moderates Doing Well Over Hard-Liners
Steve Inskeep talks to Thomas Erdbrink, Teharan correspondent for The New York Times, about what the results in Iran's elections signify, and what it could mean for its relationship with the West.
Shaky Cease-Fire Holds In Syria, For Now
The U.S. and Russia have brokered a partial truce in the fighting in Syria. NPR's Alice Fordham has an update on its prospects and how it's affecting people on the ground.
Some Take Massive Risks To Save Syria's Cultural Heritage
Reporter James Harkin traveled through war-torn Syria to witness how many historical treasures were destroyed - and how some people are scrambling to save what's left.
Partial Results Show Iranian Moderates Poised For Big Wins In Tehran
Votes counted so far suggest all 30 parliamentary seats from the capital will go to reformists — a blow to Iran's hard-liners. The final results from Friday's elections are expected Monday.
In Fight Against ISIS, U.S. Adds Cyber Tools
Rachel Martin asks U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter about the civil war in Syria and the fight against ISIS.
Despite Syrian Cease Fire, Conditions Still Not Safe To Deliver Aid
Rachel Martin speaks with Christy Delafield of Mercy Corps about the struggle to get humanitarian aid into Syria, even during the current pause in fighting.