Current Events

SOURCE www.npr.org
Iran faces challenges after collapse of Syrian regime, U.S. colleges advise international students to return before Inauguration Day, New Jersey residents puzzled by drones in night skies, scientists discover neurons in abdomen controlling digestion, NPR highlights weekend entertainment picks, Indian grandmaster wins chess championship.

Key Points

  • Iran's reliance on Syria as an ally in the Middle East
  • U.S. colleges advising students to return before Inauguration Day
  • Discovery of neurons in the abdomen controlling digestion

Pros

  • Information on international relations between Iran, Syria, Israel, and the U.S.
  • Advice for international students traveling during Inauguration Day
  • Scientific discovery regarding neurons controlling digestion

Cons

  • Lack of concrete explanations about the mysterious drones in New Jersey