Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
ISIS captures hundreds of Christians in Northeastern Syria. Videos show Islamic militants destroying ancient Assyrian artifacts in Iraq. “Jihadi john” is identified as a British national raised in London. The rift widens between the U.S. and Israel over Prime Minster Netanyahu’s upcoming visit and stance on Iran. Ukrainian and pro-Russian separatist forces draw back weapons from the eastern front line as part of a cease-fire deal. And Russia threatens to cut off natural gas supplies to Ukraine. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week’s top international news stories.
Guests
- David Sanger National security correspondent, The New York Times; author of "Confront and Conceal: Obama's Secret Wars and Surprising Use of American Power."
- Joanna Biddle State Department correspondent, Agence France-Presse.
- Jim Sciutto Chief national security correspondent, CNN.
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