Weapons watchdog finds sarin used in deadly attack in Syria The report stopped short of saying who was responsible. The attack on Khan Sheikhoun in Syria's Idlib province killed more than 90 people, including women and children.June 30, 2017
Listen: What's happening in Syria right now? The civil war in Syria started in 2011. Six years later, it's still ongoing. MPR News host Tom Weber talked to three experts about the complexities of the conflict in Syria.June 29, 2017
White House suspects Syria is preparing for another chemical attack A statement says the observed "activities" recall those before an April 4 strike that killed civilians, including children. It warns the Assad government that it would "pay a heavy price."June 27, 2017
U.S. drops terror reward for Somali al-Shabab leader The Trump administration has quietly rescinded a reward of up to $5 million for information about a top member of the al-Qaida-allied extremist group al-Shabab in Somalia amid reports he may be in talks with the Somali government to leave the organization.June 23, 2017
Detroit judge halts deportation of Iraqi Christians The U.S. district judge halted the deportation for 14 days while he decides whether his court has jurisdiction to hear the plight of 114 Iraqis who fear torture and possible death if they are sent back to Iraq.June 23, 2017
Neal Conan special: How Do Civil Wars End? A program from former NPR host Neal Conan's new series, "Truth, Politics and Power." This edition is called "How and Why Do Civil Wars End?"June 21, 2017
Five surprising facts about the refugee crisis Not since World War II have there been so many people who've fled their homes due to conflict. And children are hit especially hard by the crisis.June 20, 2017
When is it 'terrorism'? How the media covers attacks by Muslim perpetrators In the last five years, just 12 percent of terrorist attacks in the U.S. were carried out by Muslims. More than 50 percent were perpetrated by far right extremists. So why the media focus on "Islamic terrorism"?June 20, 2017
Google intensifies campaign against online extremism Google is intensifying its campaign against online extremism, saying it will put more resources toward identifying and removing videos related to terrorism and hate groups.June 19, 2017
Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff speaks at National Press Club The nation's top military leader answers questions at the National Press Club about the fight against the Islamic State and other terrorist groups, the situation in Afghanistan and North Korea, and the strength of U.S. alliances.June 19, 2017
Suspected jihadists attack resort outside Mali's capital Suspected jihadists took hostages at a spot popular with foreigners on the weekends. The number of casualties was unclear in the assault, which continued through the afternoon, authorities said.June 18, 2017