Matthew Bell

UN wants access to site of alleged chemical attacks in Syria

August 23, 2013

As the international community awaits verification that chemical weapons were used, what remains unclear is how Washington might respond.

Global Politics

What we know from Bradley Manning's leaks

The World

August 23, 2013

Bradley Manning, 25, was sentenced to 35 years in a military prison for leaking classified documents to the website WikiLeaks. Depending on whom you ask, however, the contents of those documents could amount to remarkable disclosures or well-written gossip.

Egypt’s tourism industry grinds to a halt

The World

August 20, 2013

As the political turmoil in Egypt continues play out, one thing has been clear for some time. The Egyptian economy is in deep trouble.

Conflict & Justice

Unrest in Egypt is Bad News for Hamas in Gaza

The World

July 29, 2013

The Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip celebrated the election of Mohammed Morsi in Egypt last year. Now that Morsi is out, Hamas is feeling the impact - and it's not good. Host Carol Hills speaks with The World's Matthew Bell.

Syrian Army Retakes Golan Heights Crossing into Israel

The Takeaway

June 06, 2013

Conflict & Justice

President Obama Tells Palestinians They Deserve an End to Occupation

The World

March 21, 2013

President Obama visited the West Bank Thursday to meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. Obama said the US supports a sovereign Palestinian state, and that the Palestinian people deserve an end to occupation.

Arts, Culture & Media

Obama Visits Israel, Lauds An 'Unbreakable Alliance'

The World

March 20, 2013

On the first day of President Obama's three-day trip to Israel, he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showcased the bond between their two nations.

Global Politics

New Israeli Bus Lines for Palestinian Workers Bring Both Resentment and Relief

The World

March 06, 2013

Sitting in a window seat, a 36-year-old construction worker named Muhannad said, "this new bus is good. It's only a $1.35 each way. It beats getting ripped off by gypsy van operators."

Global Politics

Israelis Cringe Over US Senate's Discussion of Chuck Hagel Nomination

The World

February 22, 2013

Israel has loomed large for Republican Senators opposing the nomination of their former colleague Chuck Hagel to be US Defense Secretary. Among other things, they question his commitment to Israel's security.

Global Politics

Israeli Jets Said to Conduct Airstrike Inside Syria

The World

January 30, 2013

Regional security officials have said that Israeli planes conducted an airstrike on an unnamed target on the Syria-Lebanon border. Israeli officials have warned against Syria sending chemical weapons or surface-to-air missiles to Hezbollah.

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