By The Associated Press The change comes after Niger’s democratically elected president was deposed in a coup. French troops pulled out of neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso in recent years after coups there. (Image credit: Christophe Ena/AP) Source: France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador, Macron says
By Daniel Estrin An NPR investigation found flaws in the Pentagon’s claim that deadly airstrikes did not hit civilians. These are the documents NPR obtained from the Pentagon. Source: Pentagon files NPR obtained in its investigation of casualties in the Baghdadi raid
By Scott Simon Syria’s president visited China for the first time in nearly 20 years as he looks to end his international isolation and as Beijing seeks to deepen its influence in the Middle East. Source: China and Syria announce ‘strategic partnership’ after its leaders met in Beijing