NPR People: Deborah Amos http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100182&ft=1&f=2100182 Deborah Amos covers Iraq for NPR News. Her reports can be heard on NPR's award-winning Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. In addition to providing reports to NPR, Amos is a correspondent with ABC News, a role she began in 1993. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:58:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Deborah Amos http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100182&ft=1&f=2100182 yes U.S. Woes Cut Cash Flow From Mexican Migrants Mexico's economy relies heavily on money flowing back to the country from workers in the U.S. The recession has hit these remittances hard. But as the U.S. recession fades, more Mexican men are traveling north to look for work as Mexico's severe downturn lingers. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:58:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120057541&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120057541&ft=1&f=2100182 Mexico's economy relies heavily on money flowing back to the country from workers in the U.S. The recession has hit these remittances hard. But as the U.S. recession fades, more Mexican men are traveling north to look for work as Mexico's severe downturn lingers. 334 no Mexico's economy relies heavily on money flowing back to the country from workers in the U.S. The recession has hit these remittances hard. But as the U.S. recession fades, more Mexican men are traveling north to look for work as Mexico's severe downturn lingers.

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]]> Recession Squeezes Mexican Workers In U.S. The vast majority of undocumented Mexican workers in the U.S. are staying put. They are working less and hoping that an economic recovery restores jobs. Besides, they say, the recession back home in Mexico is even worse. Immigrant economic ties are strong between New York City and the Mexican city of Puebla. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114113277&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114113277&ft=1&f=2100182 The vast majority of undocumented Mexican workers in the U.S. are staying put. They are working less and hoping that an economic recovery restores jobs. Besides, they say, the recession back home in Mexico is even worse. Immigrant economic ties are strong between New York City and the Mexican city of Puebla. 466 no The vast majority of undocumented Mexican workers in the U.S. are staying put. They are working less and hoping that an economic recovery restores jobs. Besides, they say, the recession back home in Mexico is even worse. Immigrant economic ties are strong between New York City and the Mexican city of Puebla.

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]]> Mexico Looks To U.S. To Fuel Economic Recovery The massive economic downturn in Mexico, with the slowest recovery in Latin America, has opened a debate about close ties to the U.S. market. The codependent relationship means that as Mexico struggles to get back on its feet, it also hurts the U.S. economy. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114080350&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114080350&ft=1&f=2100182 The massive economic downturn in Mexico, with the slowest recovery in Latin America, has opened a debate about close ties to the U.S. market. The codependent relationship means that as Mexico struggles to get back on its feet, it also hurts the U.S. economy. 423 no The massive economic downturn in Mexico, with the slowest recovery in Latin America, has opened a debate about close ties to the U.S. market. The codependent relationship means that as Mexico struggles to get back on its feet, it also hurts the U.S. economy.

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]]> Displaced Iraqis Return To Village In Ruins Most of the Iraqis displaced by violence who remain inside the country are struggling to survive in tent communities and shantytowns. In one relative success story, a group of displaced Iraqis finally returned home — but to a village almost completely destroyed. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112653646&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112653646&ft=1&f=2100182 Most of the Iraqis displaced by violence who remain inside the country are struggling to survive in tent communities and shantytowns. In one relative success story, a group of displaced Iraqis finally returned home — but to a village almost completely destroyed. 232 no Most of the Iraqis displaced by violence who remain inside the country are struggling to survive in tent communities and shantytowns. In one relative success story, a group of displaced Iraqis finally returned home — but to a village almost completely destroyed.

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]]> Drought Withers Iraqi Farms, Food Supplies As a two-year drought drags on, water is now so limited for agriculture that Iraq imports 80 percent of the food Iraqis eat. That means during the holy month of Ramadan, traditional foods that came from Iraqi farms are getting harder to find. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112494850&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112494850&ft=1&f=2100182 As a two-year drought drags on, water is now so limited for agriculture that Iraq imports 80 percent of the food Iraqis eat. That means during the holy month of Ramadan, traditional foods that came from Iraqi farms are getting harder to find. 278 no As a two-year drought drags on, water is now so limited for agriculture that Iraq imports 80 percent of the food Iraqis eat. That means during the holy month of Ramadan, traditional foods that came from Iraqi farms are getting harder to find.

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]]> Amid Shifting Iraqi Politics, Maliki Takes A Gamble Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki owes his job to the Shiite vote in Iraq, but he has stayed away from a new Shiite political coalition and may go it alone in January elections. But he risks splitting the Shiite vote, nor is it clear that Iraqis are ready to vote across sectarian lines. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112337341&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112337341&ft=1&f=2100182 Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki owes his job to the Shiite vote in Iraq, but he has stayed away from a new Shiite political coalition and may go it alone in January elections. But he risks splitting the Shiite vote, nor is it clear that Iraqis are ready to vote across sectarian lines. 303 no Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki owes his job to the Shiite vote in Iraq, but he has stayed away from a new Shiite political coalition and may go it alone in January elections. But he risks splitting the Shiite vote, nor is it clear that Iraqis are ready to vote across sectarian lines.

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]]> Women-Run Iraqi Firms Worry About U.S. Departure Most Iraqis are anticipating the withdrawal of U.S. troops, scheduled by the end of 2011. But many Iraqi businesswomen fear it will be a setback for the gains they have made during wartime. Since 2005, women-owned firms have earned millions of dollars from Pentagon-financed projects. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112304714&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112304714&ft=1&f=2100182 Most Iraqis are anticipating the withdrawal of U.S. troops, scheduled by the end of 2011. But many Iraqi businesswomen fear it will be a setback for the gains they have made during wartime. Since 2005, women-owned firms have earned millions of dollars from Pentagon-financed projects. 304 no Most Iraqis are anticipating the withdrawal of U.S. troops, scheduled by the end of 2011. But many Iraqi businesswomen fear it will be a setback for the gains they have made during wartime. Since 2005, women-owned firms have earned millions of dollars from Pentagon-financed projects.

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]]> Iraq's Shiite Muslim Groups Unveil New Alliance A dramatic announcement is signaling a new and uncharted era for Iraq's election process. The Shiite Muslim coalition that has ruled Iraq since 2005 is breaking apart. A new political alliance, with a new name, is stepping forward. The coalition of parties includes secularists, women and some Sunni Muslim politicians. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112196384&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112196384&ft=1&f=2100182 A dramatic announcement is signaling a new and uncharted era for Iraq's election process. The Shiite Muslim coalition that has ruled Iraq since 2005 is breaking apart. A new political alliance, with a new name, is stepping forward. The coalition of parties includes secularists, women and some Sunni Muslim politicians. 266 no A dramatic announcement is signaling a new and uncharted era for Iraq's election process. The Shiite Muslim coalition that has ruled Iraq since 2005 is breaking apart. A new political alliance, with a new name, is stepping forward. The coalition of parties includes secularists, women and some Sunni Muslim politicians.

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]]> Baghdad Blasts Kill At Least 95 A wave of explosions near government buildings and commercial centers in Baghdad killed at least 95 people and wounded 500 others. It was the deadliest day in Baghdad since U.S. troops handed over security at the end of June. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112035611&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112035611&ft=1&f=2100182 A wave of explosions near government buildings and commercial centers in Baghdad killed at least 95 people and wounded 500 others. It was the deadliest day in Baghdad since U.S. troops handed over security at the end of June. 243 no A wave of explosions near government buildings and commercial centers in Baghdad killed at least 95 people and wounded 500 others. It was the deadliest day in Baghdad since U.S. troops handed over security at the end of June.

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]]> Odierno Seeks To Move Troops To Northern Iraq More than six weeks after U.S. soldiers withdrew from Iraqi cities, Gen. Ray Odierno, the top American commander, wants to put U.S. troops in disputed parts of northern Iraq. Political tension between Iraq's Arabs and ethnic Kurds has resulted in a security gap in the north that militants have exploited. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111961234&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111961234&ft=1&f=2100182 More than six weeks after U.S. soldiers withdrew from Iraqi cities, Gen. Ray Odierno, the top American commander, wants to put U.S. troops in disputed parts of northern Iraq. Political tension between Iraq's Arabs and ethnic Kurds has resulted in a security gap in the north that militants have exploited. 225 no More than six weeks after U.S. soldiers withdrew from Iraqi cities, Gen. Ray Odierno, the top American commander, wants to put U.S. troops in disputed parts of northern Iraq. Political tension between Iraq's Arabs and ethnic Kurds has resulted in a security gap in the north that militants have exploited.

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]]> Censorship Fears Rise In Iraq Iraq's prime minister has said he wants the government to register Internet sites and ban some books. This has raised fears that the door may be closing on what has been one of the most open media landscapes in the Middle East. On Friday, Iraqi journalists, writers and booksellers took to the streets of Baghdad to protest. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111937526&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111937526&ft=1&f=2100182 Iraq's prime minister has said he wants the government to register Internet sites and ban some books. This has raised fears that the door may be closing on what has been one of the most open media landscapes in the Middle East. On Friday, Iraqi journalists, writers and booksellers took to the streets of Baghdad to protest. 279 no Iraq's prime minister has said he wants the government to register Internet sites and ban some books. This has raised fears that the door may be closing on what has been one of the most open media landscapes in the Middle East. On Friday, Iraqi journalists, writers and booksellers took to the streets of Baghdad to protest.

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]]> Ethnic, Sectarian Discord Threaten Iraq Security Gains In recent weeks, the death toll from political violence has been rising — a reversal of July trends — undermining public confidence in security after U.S. troops withdrew from Iraqi cities at the end of June. The bombings have been fodder for Iraqi wrangling ahead of the January elections. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111846891&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111846891&ft=1&f=2100182 In recent weeks, the death toll from political violence has been rising — a reversal of July trends — undermining public confidence in security after U.S. troops withdrew from Iraqi cities at the end of June. The bombings have been fodder for Iraqi wrangling ahead of the January elections. no In recent weeks, the death toll from political violence has been rising — a reversal of July trends — undermining public confidence in security after U.S. troops withdrew from Iraqi cities at the end of June. The bombings have been fodder for Iraqi wrangling ahead of the January elections.

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]]> Summer In Baghdad, And The Living Is Uneasy Life is better for many Iraqis, but bombings, ethnic tensions and corruption continue. NPR's Deborah Amos recently returned to the Iraqi capital on assignment and shares her impressions four years after her last visit. The unanswered question: what will happen when U.S. troops leave in 2011? Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111660663&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111660663&ft=1&f=2100182 Life is better for many Iraqis, but bombings, ethnic tensions and corruption continue. NPR's Deborah Amos recently returned to the Iraqi capital on assignment and shares her impressions four years after her last visit. The unanswered question: what will happen when U.S. troops leave in 2011? no Life is better for many Iraqis, but bombings, ethnic tensions and corruption continue. NPR's Deborah Amos recently returned to the Iraqi capital on assignment and shares her impressions four years after her last visit. The unanswered question: what will happen when U.S. troops leave in 2011?

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]]> Syria And Iraq Revive Business Ties Syria's border with Iraq has long been a line of tension. The U.S. and the Iraqi government have accused Syria of allowing foreign fighters to cross into Iraq. But these days, the border is a potential business asset, as Syria looks to Iraq to help improve its economy. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105863038&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105863038&ft=1&f=2100182 Syria's border with Iraq has long been a line of tension. The U.S. and the Iraqi government have accused Syria of allowing foreign fighters to cross into Iraq. But these days, the border is a potential business asset, as Syria looks to Iraq to help improve its economy. 277 no Syria's border with Iraq has long been a line of tension. The U.S. and the Iraqi government have accused Syria of allowing foreign fighters to cross into Iraq. But these days, the border is a potential business asset, as Syria looks to Iraq to help improve its economy.

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]]> Online Music Proceeds Could Help Iraqi Refugees The Iraqi refugee crisis has been out of the headlines for awhile. But few of the more than two million people who fled the country have gone back. Aid agencies are looking for new ways to find money to support the refugees who are mostly living in Jordan and Syria. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105741975&ft=1&f=2100182 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105741975&ft=1&f=2100182 The Iraqi refugee crisis has been out of the headlines for awhile. But few of the more than two million people who fled the country have gone back. Aid agencies are looking for new ways to find money to support the refugees who are mostly living in Jordan and Syria. 299 no The Iraqi refugee crisis has been out of the headlines for awhile. But few of the more than two million people who fled the country have gone back. Aid agencies are looking for new ways to find money to support the refugees who are mostly living in Jordan and Syria.

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