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As aid trickles in, earthquake survivors in southern Turkey adjust to downsized life
Saturday, February 11, 2023
In the southern Turkish city of Osmaniye, people squeeze into tents or sleep in cars near their damaged homes nearly a week after the massive earthquake struck.
Turkey's government is under pressure for its response to the earthquake
Thursday, February 09, 2023
Rescue efforts are turning up grim results after Monday's earthquake devastated vast areas in Syria and Turkey. Some people in Turkey are criticizing their government's response.
The window for saving people after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria is closing
Wednesday, February 08, 2023
As the death toll soars, the cold continues and rescue teams dig at the rubble — the window for saving people following the massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria is closing.
At least 2,800 people have died in an earthquake in southern Turkey and Syria
Monday, February 06, 2023
At least 2,800 people have died in a massive earthquake in southern Turkey and Syria, with thousands of buildings destroyed — and rescue workers rushing to help being hindered by poor weather.
Tensions rise in the wake of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Friday, February 03, 2023
In the wake of recent violence, members of Israel's right wing are calling for tougher action against Palestinians — which could just harden the attitudes of Palestinians bearing the brunt.
Blinken urges calm amid escalating Israel-Palestinian conflict
Monday, January 30, 2023
The U.S. secretary of state calls for calm on a trip to Jerusalem, which is seeing an escalation in Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Encore: In Istanbul, what was once routine for the winter is now a luxury
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Routines of Istanbul winter life — from visits to traditional public baths to hot drinks — are getting hard for many to afford amid Turkey's economic crisis.
In Istanbul, what was once routine for the winter is now a luxury
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Routines of Istanbul winter life - from visits to traditional public baths to hot drinks - are getting hard to afford amid Turkey's economic crisis.
Protestors in Iran are determined to be heard despite crackdowns
Monday, January 09, 2023
Protesters in Iran vow to continue their demonstrations even as the government continues its crackdown — which includes two recent executions.
Iran demonstrators vow to continue protests despite ongoing crackdowns
Friday, January 06, 2023
The protests that have gripped the country since September may have diminished to some extent recently, but demonstrators in Iran reached by NPR insist the protests will not die out or fade away.
Protests for greater freedoms continue in Iran
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Protests in Iran for greater freedoms are continuing, though they may be slowing down. The government has made widespread arrests and executed two people for taking part in the demonstrations.
Turkey's attempt to ban an Erdogan rival from politics is drawing a backlash
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
People are protesting a court ruling to sentence Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to prison and bar him from politics for two-plus years. He's seen as a key challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
More Iranians face possible execution as authorities seek to crush continuing unrest
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The executions are Tehran's main response to protests that have swept the country since September, and are seen as a sign that Iran's clerical leadership intends to continue a violent crackdown.
Iran doubles down on a tactic to crush unrest: death sentences and executions
Friday, December 16, 2022
Concern about Iran's crackdown on antigovernment protesters increases with reports of more people being sentenced to death and some executions taking place.
The U.S.-Iran World Cup matchup puts a spotlight on Iran's protest movement
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Iran's players have at times appeared to show solidarity with the protests, even as they say their focus is football. Thousands of protesters have been arrested and hundreds killed, rights groups say.
Iranians feel conflicted about watching the World Cup amid protests at home
Friday, November 25, 2022
Iranians are watching their soccer team at the World Cup in nearby Qatar with mixed feelings about how to show support amid massive freedom protests at home.
Antigovernment protests continue in Iran, along with regime's violent crackdown
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Despite sanctions and calls to ease up, the Iranian government continues to crack down on protests — sometimes using trials and death sentences. The protests are in their third month.
Turkey blames Kurdish group for Istanbul bombing
Monday, November 14, 2022
Turkish authorities blamed a Kurdish group active in Syria. Turkey views the group as the Syrian affiliate of the Kurdistan Workers Party, which it has been battling for decades.
Turkey calls the blast in Istanbul an attack. At least 6 are dead
Sunday, November 13, 2022
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast on Istiklal Avenue. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed that the nation will not bow to terrorism.
Turkey could use a new law, purporting to combat disinformation, to silence dissent
Friday, November 04, 2022
A new law purporting to combat disinformation could be used by Turkey to silence dissent.