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NPR's Kate Seelye reports from Damascus on a group of African-American Muslims sent to Syria to study Arabic and Islam for two years. The hope is, when they return, they will be able to teach others what they've learned and build community life within mainstream Islam in the United States.

Saboteurs in western Iraq blow up part of a gas pipeline that had supplied fuel for Baghdad's main electric generators, affecting the city's electricity and water supplies. Experts predict it could take weeks to fix the problem. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new DVD which features five Cole Porter musicals made between 1940 and 1957. Included are: Broadway Melody of 1940, Kiss Me Kate, High Society, Silk Stockings and Les Girls.

Saudi Arabia reacts angrily to recent American claims that Saudi citizens are crossing the border with Iraq to fight a holy war against occupying U.S. troops. The Saudi government says it's carefully monitoring the border, but adds there is only so much it can do. Hear NPR's Kate Seelye.

Robert Siegel talks with ESPN writer Kate Fagan about the firing of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice.

A message attributed to Osama bin Laden and broadcast on the Arab TV network Al-Jazeera urges Iraqis to resist any military action by the United States and encourages them to carry out suicide attacks. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

Kate Seelye reports from Kuwait City on the 10th anniversary of Kuwait's liberation from Iraqi occupation. Attending the two-day celebration are former President George Bush, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and retired General and current Secretary of State, Colin Powell.

U.S. officials accuse Syria of failing to stop foreign fighters from crossing over into neighboring Iraq to attack U.S. forces. Syria's leaders say they cannot fully control the long desert frontier, and complain they are being unfairly targeted. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

The 25 representatives of Iraq's new Governing Council hold their first meeting in Baghdad -- an event one representative says puts "Saddam in the rubbish heap of history." The council members are appointed by U.S. officials, and Shiite Muslims have a majority of seats. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

A U.S.-backed Iraqi governing council met for the first time Sunday. The 25-member interim council can appoint ministers, approve a national budget and review laws -- but ultimate authority will still rest with the U.S.-led occupying powers. NPR's Kate Seelye reports from Baghdad.