Peter Kenyon
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Iran's Foreign Minister Resigns Suddenly Without An Explanation
Mohammad Javad Zarif abruptly announced his resignation on Monday. This news comes as the U.S. and its European allies continue to debate the future of the Iran nuclear deal.
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Iranian Women Are Still Trying To Make Their Voices Heard In #MeToo Movement
Iranian women have tried to build on the #MeToo movement in the West, but it's tough. They're trying to counter the country's official line — that Islamic traditions prevent harassment.
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Iranians Cast Blame As U.S. Sanctions Hurt Iran's Economy
Iranians contacted by NPR are losing income and looking for who's at fault as U.S. sanctions start to bite.
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U.S. Troop Withdrawal Essentially Hands Fight Against ISIS Over To Turkey
There's a thaw in relations between Turkey and the U.S. now that President Trump has vowed to pull troops out of Syria. Turkey says it's working with the U.S. to coordinate that withdraw.
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Turkey Wants Its Scientists Back, But At Home They Face More Restrictions, Lower Pay
Turkey is trying to attract scientists who have left the country. It's a tough task amid the ongoing purge politics and a feeling among scientists that they don't fit in anymore.
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Energy-Righ Qatar Announces It Will Leave OPEC In New Year
The Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, announced Monday that it would withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in January. Qatar has a dispute with Saudi Arabia.
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Iranians Blame Trump And The Their Country's Government For Sanction Effects
Iranians have faced rising prices for months and are now preparing for the effects of U.S. sanctions. They say they're dissatisfied with the Trump administration and their own government.