NPR People: Peter Kenyon

NPR People: Peter Kenyon http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100740&ft=1&f=2100740 Mideast Correspondent Peter Kenyon has been with NPR since 1995, covering everything from the George W. Bush campaign to welfare and immigration issues. He is presently covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as issues related to the war against terrorism; his recent work has taken him to Cairo, Qatar, Bahrain, and the deck of the USS Enterprise in the North Arabian Sea. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Peter Kenyon http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100740&ft=1&f=2100740 yes Obscured By War, Water Crisis Looms In Yemen News from Yemen has been dominated recently by an escalating rebellion along the border with Saudi Arabia. But the country has been making news for decades because of its severe overuse of a rapidly disappearing water supply, the result of natural and political causes. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120619082&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120619082&ft=1&f=2100740 News from Yemen has been dominated recently by an escalating rebellion along the border with Saudi Arabia. But the country has been making news for decades because of its severe overuse of a rapidly disappearing water supply, the result of natural and political causes. 313 no News from Yemen has been dominated recently by an escalating rebellion along the border with Saudi Arabia. But the country has been making news for decades because of its severe overuse of a rapidly disappearing water supply, the result of natural and political causes.

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]]> Fighting In Yemen Escalates As Saudis Enter Fray The Yemeni government's battle against Shiite rebels in the north has drawn in the Saudi military, in a rare use of its armed forces. The conflict intensified in part because of divisions within the Yemeni army. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120469446&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120469446&ft=1&f=2100740 The Yemeni government's battle against Shiite rebels in the north has drawn in the Saudi military, in a rare use of its armed forces. The conflict intensified in part because of divisions within the Yemeni army. 285 no The Yemeni government's battle against Shiite rebels in the north has drawn in the Saudi military, in a rare use of its armed forces. The conflict intensified in part because of divisions within the Yemeni army.

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]]> Ranks Of Displaced Yemenis Swell As Conflict Grows Tens of thousands of Yemenis have fled the fighting between the country's army and Shiite rebels. The flow of displaced people increased dramatically in recent days, as Saudi Arabia joined in the conflict following a rebel incursion across the border. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:14:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120356077&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120356077&ft=1&f=2100740 Tens of thousands of Yemenis have fled the fighting between the country's army and Shiite rebels. The flow of displaced people increased dramatically in recent days, as Saudi Arabia joined in the conflict following a rebel incursion across the border. 261 no Tens of thousands of Yemenis have fled the fighting between the country's army and Shiite rebels. The flow of displaced people increased dramatically in recent days, as Saudi Arabia joined in the conflict following a rebel incursion across the border.

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]]> In Egypt, Succession Worries Prompting Crackdown? Egypt's ruling party is working to quell speculation about President Hosni Mubarak's intentions — and whether his son will succeed him. Parliamentary elections are a year off, but the opposition, including the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood, is already facing daunting obstacles. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114283776&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114283776&ft=1&f=2100740 Egypt's ruling party is working to quell speculation about President Hosni Mubarak's intentions — and whether his son will succeed him. Parliamentary elections are a year off, but the opposition, including the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood, is already facing daunting obstacles. 268 no Egypt's ruling party is working to quell speculation about President Hosni Mubarak's intentions — and whether his son will succeed him. Parliamentary elections are a year off, but the opposition, including the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood, is already facing daunting obstacles.

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]]> Israel's 'Cold' Peace With Egypt, Jordan Grows Chillier Cairo maintains diplomatic and limited trade relations with Israel, but hostility in the state-run media is escalating amid a stalemate on Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. One Egyptian editor faces possible sanctions simply for meeting with the Israeli ambassador. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114170104&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114170104&ft=1&f=2100740 Cairo maintains diplomatic and limited trade relations with Israel, but hostility in the state-run media is escalating amid a stalemate on Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. One Egyptian editor faces possible sanctions simply for meeting with the Israeli ambassador. 291 no Cairo maintains diplomatic and limited trade relations with Israel, but hostility in the state-run media is escalating amid a stalemate on Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. One Egyptian editor faces possible sanctions simply for meeting with the Israeli ambassador.

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]]> Veil Ban At Islamic School In Egypt Fuels Debate In Egypt, a top cleric has barred the wearing of the full-face veil, or <em>niqab</em>, in classrooms and dormitories at one of the top centers of Sunni Islamic teaching. The ban is an example of Egypt's efforts to push back against the growth of conservative Islam across the region. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113888541&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113888541&ft=1&f=2100740 In Egypt, a top cleric has barred the wearing of the full-face veil, or <em>niqab</em>, in classrooms and dormitories at one of the top centers of Sunni Islamic teaching. The ban is an example of Egypt's efforts to push back against the growth of conservative Islam across the region. 237 no In Egypt, a top cleric has barred the wearing of the full-face veil, or niqab, in classrooms and dormitories at one of the top centers of Sunni Islamic teaching. The ban is an example of Egypt's efforts to push back against the growth of conservative Islam across the region.

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]]> Artificial Virginity Device Sparks Backlash In Egypt Conservatives in Egypt are in a lather over a new device that promises to simulate the bleeding a virgin bride experiences on her wedding night. Politicians are calling the device an assault on Islamic and Arab values. But some young women say it's the inevitable result of Egypt's double standard for premarital sex. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113763459&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113763459&ft=1&f=2100740 Conservatives in Egypt are in a lather over a new device that promises to simulate the bleeding a virgin bride experiences on her wedding night. Politicians are calling the device an assault on Islamic and Arab values. But some young women say it's the inevitable result of Egypt's double standard for premarital sex. 279 no Conservatives in Egypt are in a lather over a new device that promises to simulate the bleeding a virgin bride experiences on her wedding night. Politicians are calling the device an assault on Islamic and Arab values. But some young women say it's the inevitable result of Egypt's double standard for premarital sex.

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]]> Elevator Or The Stairs? In Israel, Rabbis Weigh In Some prominent rabbis in Israel have declared that Shabbat elevators — specially designed to run without the need for passengers to press buttons — must not be used. It has stoked the eternal debate about what an observant Jew may and may not do on the Sabbath. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113436909&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113436909&ft=1&f=2100740 Some prominent rabbis in Israel have declared that Shabbat elevators — specially designed to run without the need for passengers to press buttons — must not be used. It has stoked the eternal debate about what an observant Jew may and may not do on the Sabbath. 232 no Some prominent rabbis in Israel have declared that Shabbat elevators — specially designed to run without the need for passengers to press buttons — must not be used. It has stoked the eternal debate about what an observant Jew may and may not do on the Sabbath.

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]]> Israel Pushes Harder Line On Iran Nuclear Ambitions Iran said Monday that it test-launched missiles capable of striking Israeli cities and U.S. military bases in the region. The tests came after the disclosure last week of a second Iranian uranium-enrichment plant. Despite its support for new sanctions against Iran, Israel believes military options may ultimately be needed to halt Iran's nuclear program. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113277590&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113277590&ft=1&f=2100740 Iran said Monday that it test-launched missiles capable of striking Israeli cities and U.S. military bases in the region. The tests came after the disclosure last week of a second Iranian uranium-enrichment plant. Despite its support for new sanctions against Iran, Israel believes military options may ultimately be needed to halt Iran's nuclear program. 241 no Iran said Monday that it test-launched missiles capable of striking Israeli cities and U.S. military bases in the region. The tests came after the disclosure last week of a second Iranian uranium-enrichment plant. Despite its support for new sanctions against Iran, Israel believes military options may ultimately be needed to halt Iran's nuclear program.

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]]> Are Iraqis Ready To Throw Off Sectarian Ties? With parliamentary elections slated for January, religious Shiite parties still dominate the political scene in Iraq. But with local politics in flux, Iraqis are beginning to question how far they want to follow these religious Shiite leaders, who are flexing their muscles after decades of repression by Saddam Hussein's regime. Liberal voices, though in the minority, say Iraqis' preference for a relatively secular society may yet come to the fore. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112909464&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112909464&ft=1&f=2100740 With parliamentary elections slated for January, religious Shiite parties still dominate the political scene in Iraq. But with local politics in flux, Iraqis are beginning to question how far they want to follow these religious Shiite leaders, who are flexing their muscles after decades of repression by Saddam Hussein's regime. Liberal voices, though in the minority, say Iraqis' preference for a relatively secular society may yet come to the fore. 245 no With parliamentary elections slated for January, religious Shiite parties still dominate the political scene in Iraq. But with local politics in flux, Iraqis are beginning to question how far they want to follow these religious Shiite leaders, who are flexing their muscles after decades of repression by Saddam Hussein's regime. Liberal voices, though in the minority, say Iraqis' preference for a relatively secular society may yet come to the fore.

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]]> Anti-Semitism Charges Mar Bid For U.N. Culture Czar Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny was once a clear front-runner for the position of UNESCO director-general. But as the agency holds its first round of voting for the post, a backlash has erupted over his comment last year that he would burn Hebrew books found in Egyptian libraries. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112888493&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112888493&ft=1&f=2100740 Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny was once a clear front-runner for the position of UNESCO director-general. But as the agency holds its first round of voting for the post, a backlash has erupted over his comment last year that he would burn Hebrew books found in Egyptian libraries. 230 no Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny was once a clear front-runner for the position of UNESCO director-general. But as the agency holds its first round of voting for the post, a backlash has erupted over his comment last year that he would burn Hebrew books found in Egyptian libraries.

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]]> Patrols On Porous Iraqi Borders Yield Limited Success Iraq's security forces are trying to expand their presence along the desert borders with neighboring states. Caches of weapons and explosives are being unearthed, and military officials believe a few favorite smuggling routes have been disrupted. But significant challenges remain. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112710036&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112710036&ft=1&f=2100740 Iraq's security forces are trying to expand their presence along the desert borders with neighboring states. Caches of weapons and explosives are being unearthed, and military officials believe a few favorite smuggling routes have been disrupted. But significant challenges remain. 319 no Iraq's security forces are trying to expand their presence along the desert borders with neighboring states. Caches of weapons and explosives are being unearthed, and military officials believe a few favorite smuggling routes have been disrupted. But significant challenges remain.

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]]> Will Iraqis Stick With Religious Leadership? In Iraq, where parliamentary elections are scheduled for January, religious Shiite parties still dominate the political scene. They're flexing their muscles after decades of repression. But with local politics in flux, Iraqis are beginning to question how far they will follow such leaders. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112725057&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112725057&ft=1&f=2100740 In Iraq, where parliamentary elections are scheduled for January, religious Shiite parties still dominate the political scene. They're flexing their muscles after decades of repression. But with local politics in flux, Iraqis are beginning to question how far they will follow such leaders. no In Iraq, where parliamentary elections are scheduled for January, religious Shiite parties still dominate the political scene. They're flexing their muscles after decades of repression. But with local politics in flux, Iraqis are beginning to question how far they will follow such leaders.

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]]> Bloom May Be Off 'Flower Of Baghdad' The weeks since U.S. troops withdrew from Iraqi urban centers have been marked by a spike in violent attacks. That's prompted authorities to replace some of the giant blast walls that had recently been taken down. In Baghdad, the Sunni neighborhood of Adhamiya — the "Flower of Baghdad" — is an example of how positive things can change quickly to the negative. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112630941&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112630941&ft=1&f=2100740 The weeks since U.S. troops withdrew from Iraqi urban centers have been marked by a spike in violent attacks. That's prompted authorities to replace some of the giant blast walls that had recently been taken down. In Baghdad, the Sunni neighborhood of Adhamiya — the "Flower of Baghdad" — is an example of how positive things can change quickly to the negative. 276 no The weeks since U.S. troops withdrew from Iraqi urban centers have been marked by a spike in violent attacks. That's prompted authorities to replace some of the giant blast walls that had recently been taken down. In Baghdad, the Sunni neighborhood of Adhamiya — the "Flower of Baghdad" — is an example of how positive things can change quickly to the negative.

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]]> Iraq's Ramadan Woes In Baghdad, Sunni and Shiite Muslims can agree on one thing — this Ramadan with day long fasts in triple-digit heat is a severe test. One of the quirks of the Muslim holy month is this is the time when merchants raise their prices. But the high prices and meager food rations are making this holiday season more difficult for some. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112614713&ft=1&f=2100740 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112614713&ft=1&f=2100740 In Baghdad, Sunni and Shiite Muslims can agree on one thing — this Ramadan with day long fasts in triple-digit heat is a severe test. One of the quirks of the Muslim holy month is this is the time when merchants raise their prices. But the high prices and meager food rations are making this holiday season more difficult for some. 237 no In Baghdad, Sunni and Shiite Muslims can agree on one thing — this Ramadan with day long fasts in triple-digit heat is a severe test. One of the quirks of the Muslim holy month is this is the time when merchants raise their prices. But the high prices and meager food rations are making this holiday season more difficult for some.

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