Jon Leyne

The World

Iran strikes nuclear deal with Brazil and Turkey

Global Politics

Iran has agreed to a new confidence-building deal over its nuclear program. BBC reporter John Leyne explains the significance of the deal.

Violence continues to escalate in Syria with report of mass execution in Damascus suburb

Defiant Iran wants more nuke plants

Missiles and politics in Iran

One Reporter Looks Back at His Year in the Arab Spring

Historic Egyptian Election Enters Second Day

Egypt’s  first democratic elections since the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak entered their second day on Tuesday. Although the elections capped weeks of bloody clashes  between the military and protesters, who felt that they were loosing their revolution to military rule, the atmosphere throughout voting centers was one of hope. Protesters have been unhappy with the pace […]

New Clashes Around Remaining Strongholds of Gaddafi Loyalists

Conflict & Justice

Anti-Gaddafi forces in Libya say they have now entered Bani Walid and and fierce fighting has also been reported close to the Gaddafi-held city of Sirte.

The World

Armed Libyan convoy enters Niger

Global Politics

An armed convoy believed to be carrying loyalists to Col. Moammar Gadhafi crossed the Libyan border into Niger late on Monday. The BBC’s Jon Leyne says it would have been impossible for such a large convoy to leave Libya without NATO turning a blind eye.

The World

Gaddafi’s Forces Given Ultimatum

Global Politics

Libya’s interim leaders have given pro-Gaddafi forces until Saturday to surrender.

The World

Libya moves forward after Gadhafi

Conflict & Justice

Joining us from Benghazi is Jon Leyne, Middle East correspondent for our partner the BBC. He tells us about some of the challenges facing the people of Libya.