Middle East Syrian Forces Storm Rebellious Areas Near Damascus January 30, 2012 Fighting in Syria has intensified within a few miles of the capital city. Damascus has remained under firm government control but in the suburbs, the army has sent in tanks to retake areas that had been under the effective control of rebels. Activists inside Syria say more than 60 people have died in the past day. Syrian Forces Storm Rebellious Areas Near Damascus Listen · 4:01 4:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146075548/146075616" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Syrian Forces Storm Rebellious Areas Near Damascus Listen · 4:01 4:01 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/146075548/146075616" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Middle East Syria Rejects Arab League Plan To Quell Fighting January 23, 2012 The Arab League has launched a new plan to stop the crisis in Syria. The plan was announced in Cairo by the premier of Qatar. It comes after the Arab League's own observers completed a month-long mission in Syria. Syria Rejects Arab League Plan To Quell Fighting Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145627770/145627839" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Syria Rejects Arab League Plan To Quell Fighting Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145627770/145627839" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Analysis Gingrich, Buoyed By S.C. Win, Turns To Florida January 23, 2012 The Florida primary on Jan. 31 is the next nominating contest in the GOP presidential campaign. On Saturday, Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina primary. On Sunday, he was saying it's now a two-man race between Mitt Romney and himself. Gingrich, Buoyed By S.C. Win, Turns To Florida Listen · 4:20 4:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145627762/145627835" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Gingrich, Buoyed By S.C. Win, Turns To Florida Listen · 4:20 4:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145627762/145627835" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Asia Pakistan's Prime Minister Has Rare Day In Court January 19, 2012 The contempt hearing for Pakistan's prime minister has been adjourned until next month. Pakistan's Supreme Court wants him to explain why he refused to reopen an anti-corruption case against the country's president. Pakistan's Prime Minister Has Rare Day In Court Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145437583/145437570" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Pakistan's Prime Minister Has Rare Day In Court Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145437583/145437570" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Health Care GOP Keeps Health Care Overhaul Law In Its Sights January 17, 2012 Several steps in the 2010 health care overhaul law have been implement. But what impact will the presidential election and the Supreme Court have on it? GOP Keeps Health Care Overhaul Law In Its Sights Listen · 4:21 4:21 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145326745/145312113" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
GOP Keeps Health Care Overhaul Law In Its Sights Listen · 4:21 4:21 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145326745/145312113" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Asia Pakistan's Prime Minister Faces Contempt Order January 16, 2012 Pakistan's Supreme Court has initiated contempt of court proceedings against Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani. He is accused of defying orders to start corruption cases against high-ranking officials including President Zardari. Pakistan's Prime Minister Faces Contempt Order Listen · 4:25 4:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145290305/145290330" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Pakistan's Prime Minister Faces Contempt Order Listen · 4:25 4:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145290305/145290330" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Latin America Trip To Latin America Shows Iran's Not Isolated January 13, 2012 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has completed a four-country tour of left-leaning Latin American nations. His trip came as the West increased pressure on Iran over its nuclear program. Trip To Latin America Shows Iran's Not Isolated Listen · 3:12 3:12 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145153530/145153557" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Trip To Latin America Shows Iran's Not Isolated Listen · 3:12 3:12 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145153530/145153557" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Elections Gingrich Backs Off On Private Equity Jabs At Romney January 13, 2012 As Newt Gingrich campaigned in South Carolina Thursday, there were signs he was beginning to soften his critique of the private equity career of rival Mitt Romney. Gingrich had come under fire this week from fellow Republicans for his attack on Romney for his time at Bain Capital. Gingrich Backs Off On Private Equity Jabs At Romney Listen · 3:25 3:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145153526/145153552" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Gingrich Backs Off On Private Equity Jabs At Romney Listen · 3:25 3:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145153526/145153552" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Latin America Haiti Struggles To Recover From 2010 Earthquake January 12, 2012 Two years after a massive earthquake leveled Haiti's capital and killed roughly 300,000 people, the nation's recovery is slowing picking up speed. The number of displaced living in tented camps has dropped but Cholera continues to be a problem. Haiti Struggles To Recover From 2010 Earthquake Listen · 3:55 3:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145083391/145086559" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Elections GOP Focus Shifts To The Palmetto State January 11, 2012 Whatever their disagreements, the presidential candidates agree on their next destination. The GOP presidential nomination fight now turns to South Carolina. The state holds is primary Jan. 21. GOP Focus Shifts To The Palmetto State Listen · 4:47 4:47 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145020771/145020809" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Asia After Hiatus, U.S. Launches Drone Attack In Pakistan January 11, 2012 Reports out of Pakistan say the U.S. has launched a deadly drone strike on militants. The attack would be the first drone strike since the November incident that killed two dozen Pakistani soldiers. After that, relations with Pakistan soured even more so than they were before. After Hiatus, U.S. Launches Drone Attack In Pakistan Listen · 4:19 4:19 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/145020751/145020730" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Presidential Race Romney Maintains The Style Of A Front-Runner January 10, 2012 GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has developed a polished stump speech. During his events, Romney has campaigned as if President Obama is his only opponent. That tactic has forced his Republican rivals to try anything they can to knock him out of front-runner status. Romney Maintains The Style Of A Front-Runner Listen · 4:48 4:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/144949341/144949363" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Elections Romney's Rivals Aim To Be Conservatives' Choice January 10, 2012 Heading into the New Hampshire GOP presidential primary, Mitt Romney is ahead in the polls. But there's a race among Rick Santorum, Jon Huntsman, Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich, as they try to attract conservative voters in the state. Romney's Rivals Aim To Be Conservatives' Choice Listen · 4:06 4:06 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/144946191/144949362" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Romney's Rivals Aim To Be Conservatives' Choice Listen · 4:06 4:06 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/144946191/144949362" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Elections N.H. Female Voters Weigh In On Primary Issues January 9, 2012 Six women in Derry, N.H., are among the voters who expect to take part in the nation's first presidential primary Tuesday. Elaine Sweeney hosted the group, and they discussed the issues and the candidates on their minds. N.H. Female Voters Weigh In On Primary Issues Listen · 7:47 7:47 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/144888871/144888902" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Latest Jobless Data Boosts Obama's Re-Election Bid January 9, 2012 Whoever wins the Republican presidential nomination will face President Obama in November. The Obama campaign got some meaningful news Friday when unemployment figures improved again. Latest Jobless Data Boosts Obama's Re-Election Bid Listen · 3:54 3:54 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/144888869/144888901" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Latest Jobless Data Boosts Obama's Re-Election Bid Listen · 3:54 3:54 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/144888869/144888901" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript