World Reaction to the Latest U.S. Travel Ban

Millions of Syrians fled during the civil war more than a decade ago. After the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad in December, many are considering returning home. But what is left to return to?

Jackie Lay/NPR Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Years ago, when I lived in Delhi, a madari — a monkey handler — and his two performing monkeys used to come to my neighborhood on a bicycle. I loved to see

Enlarge this image White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a copy of a letter to Japan, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, announcing 25% tariffs beginning on August 1st. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a copy of a letter to

Enlarge this image Ben and Sarah Brewington are comfortable with their decision to not have children but acknowledge that others may perceive their choice as selfish. Grace Widyatmadja for NPR hide caption toggle caption Grace Widyatmadja for NPR Ben and Sarah Brewington are comfortable with their decision to not have children but acknowledge that others

In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike that hit the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters in Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday. SANA/AP hide caption toggle caption SANA/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel launched airstrikes into Syria's capital of Damascus on Wednesday, hitting the Defense Ministry headquarters and