Jane Arraf appears in the following:
Morning News Brief: GOP Health Care Revisions, Trump In Paris, Malala Yousafzai In Iraq
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Sen. Mitch McConnell is planning to release a new version of the GOP health care bill Thursday. Also, President Trump is in France for talks, and human rights activist Malala Yousafzai visits Iraq.
Malala Yousafzai Visits Displaced Women
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai visited some women in camps for displaced people in Iraq to advocate for girls' education.
Survivors Describe Grim Revelations In Aftermath Of Mosul Victory
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Countless bodies, ruins and questions remain as the last ISIS fighters are driven from Mosul. The Iraqi government declared the city liberated on Monday, even though there were still ISIS fighters in the city.
Despite Victory Over ISIS, Some Fighting Continues In Mosul
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
The Iraqi government has declared a holiday in celebration of its victory over ISIS in the city of Mosul. But the group Amnesty International says the fighting has created a civilian catastrophe.
Devastation Overshadows Celebration As Iraqi Forces Liberate Mosul
Monday, July 10, 2017
The Iraqi government has declared the city of Mosul liberated after nine months of heavy fighting against ISIS. High casualties and destruction have overshadowed the celebration.
Iraq's Prime Minister Celebrates Win Over ISIS In Mosul
Monday, July 10, 2017
Haider al-Abadi says ISIS has been driven from its Mosul stronghold, but the prime minister must now knit together a country riven by sectarian tensions and foreign sponsors.
Iraqi Forces Say They're Victorious In Mosul
Sunday, July 09, 2017
Iraq's government has declared that its forces have liberated the northern city of Mosul from Islamic State militants after months of fighting. NPRs Jane Arraf is in Mosul near the al-Nuri mosque.
Morning News Brief: Trump In Poland, Final Battles For Mosul, Venezuela Violence
Thursday, July 06, 2017
President Trump is getting a warm welcome in Poland. Also, the last battles of Mosul are down to street fighting, and pro-government groups attacked lawmakers in Venezuela.
Iraqi Forces Continue To Battle Remaining ISIS Fighters In Mosul
Thursday, July 06, 2017
U.S. and Iraqi commanders say the fight to push ISIS out of Mosul, Iraq is nearing its last few hundred yards.
For Christians In Egypt, Building A New Church Can Set Off Violence
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Christians in Minya province have faced long-running tensions with their Muslim neighbors over an issue central to their survival as a community — whether they can build churches.
At Least 28 Dead, Many Wounded, After Attack On Christians In Egypt
Friday, May 26, 2017
There was another deadly attack on Christians in Egypt Friday as gunmen opened fire on two buses taking worshippers to mass. At least 28 people were killed in the attack.
After 2016 Assault, A Coptic Christian Grandmother In Egypt Fights For Justice
Friday, May 26, 2017
Friday's deadly assault was the latest attack against the Coptic Christian minority. A 70-year-old woman who was stripped and dragged through the streets last year is pursuing justice in court.
In Egypt, Gunmen Open Fire On Coptic Christians
Friday, May 26, 2017
The attack occurred in Minya, a province some 160 miles south of Cairo where many of Egypt's Christians live.
Battle To Wrest ISIS From Iraqi City Of Mosul Enters More Intense Phase
Friday, May 26, 2017
Iraqi forces say they're closing in on the final ISIS-held neighborhoods of Mosul. But the question of how to deal with civilians there looms large.
Trump Spends A Second Day In Saudi Arabia
Sunday, May 21, 2017
President Trump's first day in Saudi Arabia began with a lavish reception and ended with an ostentatious ceremony, but not before Trump and the Saudi king signed several agreement.
Trump To Meet Arab Leaders During Saudi Arabia Visit
Friday, May 19, 2017
President Trump is preparing to visit Saudi Arabia, arriving Saturday morning. It's his first trip overseas as president. He's planning to meet with Arab leaders during his time there.
Kurd Flag Raising Adds To Tensions In The Iraqi City Of Kirkuk
Friday, May 12, 2017
The war on ISIS has emboldened Iraq's Kurds to take a provocative step — raising their flag above the disputed, multi-ethnic city of Kirkuk. The flag raising has caused ripples around the region.
Morning News Brief: Trump's First 100 Days, Tillerson Interview, Pope In Egypt
Friday, April 28, 2017
We discuss President Trump's first 100 days, a "ridiculous standard" that he's embraced. Also, a rare interview with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. And the Pope arrives in Egypt.
Pope Francis Arrives In Egypt After Attacks On Christians
Friday, April 28, 2017
Pope Francis arrives in Egypt on Friday, after the Islamic State claimed responsibility for attacks on two Coptic Christian churches this month that killed dozens of people.
Pope Francis Visits Egypt Coptic Church After Bombings
Thursday, April 27, 2017
It's a nervous time for Christians in Egypt after suicide attacks on churches there. They look forward to a visit from Pope Francis tomorrow to boost morale.