UNICEF Estimate Of Female Genital Mutilation Up By 70 Million
And 60 million of the cases are in Indonesia, which was added to the survey for the first time — evidence that FGM goes far beyond Africa and the Middle East.
Middle East
Syrian Opposition Forces Lose Grip On Aleppo After Week Of Bombing
Syrian opposition forces are losing their grip on Aleppo, the largest city before the war began. Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad strengthened their position after a week of bombing.
Dozens Of Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes Off Of Turkey's Coast
The boat had been heading for the Greek island of Lesbos, reportedly taking a new route to avoid "intensified security measures to prevent migrant crossings."
Boeing Can Sell Planes To Iran, But Does Iran Want Them?
The lifting of sanctions allows Boeing to sell planes to Iran. But Iran, which still flies Boeing planes bought before the 1979 revolution, just announced a major deal with Airbus.
Australia Maintains Detention Policy For Boat-Traveling Refugees
The Australian High Court has upheld the country's policy of sending asylum-seekers to remote offshore detention centers. Rachel Martin talks to Matt Siegel of Reuters in Australia about the decision.
Backed By Russia, Syrian Troops Advance In A Major Battle For Aleppo
The Russian airstrikes have emboldened President Bashar Assad's army to press a major offensive in a crucial city. Thousands of civilians have fled and are massing at the nearby Turkish border.
New Western Wall Rules Break Down Barriers For Jewish Women
Israel has made a deal to create an area at Judaism's holiest site where women and men can pray together. But some say creating a government-supported egalitarian prayer space undermines unity.
DEA Arrests Connect Hezbollah Militants To South American Cartels
Scott Simon asks scholar Matthew Levitt about links between South American drug cartels and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
A New Generation Of Saudi Artists Pushes The Boundaries
Daring visual artists, whose edgy work challenges religious and political taboos, have become a critical voice in the conservative kingdom — where open calls for reform are a criminal offense.
Twitter Says It Has Shut Down 125,000 Terrorism-Related Accounts
The announcement comes just weeks after a woman sued Twitter, saying the platform knowingly let ISIS use the network "to spread propaganda, raise money and attract recruits."