Jane Arraf
Stories
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World
Her Daughter Was Taken By ISIS 6 Years Ago. Now She May Have Found Her
A Yazidi mother who was separated from her daughter in the ISIS genocide believes she's found her. But she's awaiting confirmation from a DNA test.
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Health
Inside The World Of A Jordanian Nurse Doing Essential Work In The Pandemic
A nurse in Jordan struggles to care for her own children and parents and stay free of COVID-19 while she treats patients infected with the virus.
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World
The State Of The Pandemic In France, Iraq, India
As the parts of the U.S. experience a surge in new COVID-19 cases, other countries are also seeing a spike in infections.
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Politics
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi To Meet With Trump
On Thursday, Iraq's prime minister makes his first visit to the White House. He'll talk with President Trump about U.S. troops in Iraq, the coronavirus crisis and economic aid.
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World
COVID-19 Lockdown At Refugee Camp In Jordan Is Tough Young Syrians
Teens in an isolated refugee camp for 80,000 Syrians have trouble with remote classes and finding something to do during the coronavirus lockdowns.
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Technology
Facebook Has Moved To Ban Sales Of Looted Antiquities. Will It Make A Difference?
Archaeologists have ID'ed 100-plus Facebook groups offering looted and illicit antiquities for sale. New rules ban the sale of "historical artifacts" on Facebook but critics want more enforcement.
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Health
A Spike In Coronavirus Cases Causes Outrage In Iraq
A spike in coronavirus cases and a shortage of medical resources has led to panic and unrest in Iraq. Some hospitals are filling, and family members have seized oxygen tanks for loved ones.
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World
After 'Missteps' And Controversies, Museum Of The Bible Works To Clean Up Its Act
The museum has tightened its acquisition policies and is working to return potentially looted objects. Early acquisitions reflected a lack of expertise and lack of policy, its chief curator tells NPR.
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World
Saudi Officials Announce This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'
Saudi Arabia has said this year's Hajj will be restricted to pilgrims already within the kingdom. Because of the coronavirus, pilgrims will not be able to enter Saudi Arabia.
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World
Where Jesus Was Baptized, Jordan Vies With Israel For Tourists
While UNESCO and the Vatican agree the site is in Jordan, a spot across the Jordan River, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, draws more visitors.