Public radio’s longest-running daily global news program.
©2025 The World from PRX
PRX is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS: #263347402.
Arab League Backs Down on Stance Against Syrian Leader Assad
The leaders of the Arab world are meeting in Baghdad – or at least some of them are. Only ten out of 22 have turned up. For those in attendance, the main subject of today’s Arab League summit is Iraq’s neighbor, Syria.
The leaders of the Arab world are meeting in Baghdad — or at least some of them are.
Representatives from only 10 out of 22 countries have turned up.
For those in attendance, the main subject of Thursday’s Arab League summit is Iraq’s neighbor, Syria.
Reporter Jane Arraf is in Baghdad. She speaks with anchor Marco Werman.