Used to working in top-rated hospitals, American surgeon Dr. Abdalmajid Katranji now works out of a converted kitchen, treating the horrific injuries of Syria's civil war

Used to working in top-rated hospitals, American surgeon Dr. Abdalmajid Katranji now works out of a converted kitchen, treating the horrific injuries of Syria's civil war. Katranji, who has left his wife and four children seven times to come help the victims of the conflict, tells Holly Williams of the toll war has taken on the citizens of Syria -- and himself.

• Jan 22, 2014
• 02:44

The Syrian regime has flatly rejected the idea that President Bashar Assad must step down, which the U.S. and rebels say is the whole purpose of the talks

The Syrian regime has flatly rejected the idea that President Bashar Assad must step down, which the U.S. and rebels say is the whole purpose of the talks. Margaret Brennan reports from Montreux, Switzerland.

• Jan 22, 2014
• 01:42

Talks to end Syria’s civil war are due to begin in Geneva on Wednesday, but serious problems now threaten the peace talks. Human rights groups estimate 130,000 Syrians have died since an uprising broke out against the Assad regime nearly three years ago

Talks to end Syria’s civil war are due to begin in Geneva on Wednesday, but serious problems now threaten the peace talks. Human rights groups estimate 130,000 Syrians have died since an uprising broke out against the Assad regime nearly three years ago. Margaret Brennan reports.

• Jan 20, 2014
• 01:22

Two years after U.S. troops withdrew from Iraq, Islamic extremists affiliated with al Qaeda have taken the city of Fallujah and parts of Ramadi

Two years after U.S. troops withdrew from Iraq, Islamic extremists affiliated with al Qaeda have taken the city of Fallujah and parts of Ramadi. Militants in neighboring Syria have exported their cause and their men across the border. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Jan 6, 2014
• 02:37

American journalist, Austin Tice, went missing in Syria nearly 500 days ago. His family does not know who holds him and the Assad regime has denied having him in custody

2013 has been a deadly year for journalists with 59 killed and 211 imprisoned, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Among the journalists imprisoned is Austin Tice, who went missing in Syria nearly 500 days ago. Tice's family does not know who holds him and the Assad regime has denied having him in custody. Jeff Glor reports.

• Dec 22, 2013
• 02:56

The U.S. decided to cut off deliveries of non-lethal aid to rebels fighting the Assad dictatorship in Syria after Islamic militants took over warehouses where rebels had stored weapons

The U.S. decided to cut off deliveries of non-lethal aid to rebels fighting the Assad dictatorship in Syria after Islamic militants took over warehouses where rebels had stored weapons. Margaret Brennan reports.

• Dec 11, 2013
• 01:23

Officials were concerned the aid, intended for moderate opposition elements, was falling into the wrong hands

Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the U.S. government's decision to cut off non-lethal aid to Syrian rebels due to concerns the assistance was reaching the wrong hands.

• Dec 11, 2013
• 03:58

United States will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Syrian rebels, but will stop all non-lethal assistance

The United States will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Syrian rebels, but will stop all non-lethal assistance. Charlie Rose reports.

• Dec 11, 2013
• 00:23

Egypt's military dictatorship has launched a major offensive against what it calls terrorists in the Sinai Peninsula

Egypt's military dictatorship has launched a major offensive against what it calls terrorists in the Sinai Peninsula. Rebels there want to establish a strict Islamic state. But residents whose homes have been destroyed by shelling are frustrated by the harsh crackdown, and sympathy for the extremists is on the rise. Clarissa Ward reports.

• Dec 3, 2013
• 03:16

This undated and unverified video clip shows a loud explosion just steps away from the children being interviewed

This undated and unverified video clip from YouTube shows children in Damascus, Syria, who seem to have adapted to their circumstances as they play in the streets while the sound of mortars can be heard in the distance. At about 12 seconds into the video, a loud explosion occurs and the camera is jolted and veers around as a cloud of dust rises. The children all survived.

• Nov 26, 2013
• 00:43

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Pope Francis Monday to discuss the civil war in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Pope Francis Monday to discuss the civil war in Syria. Norah O'Donnell reports.

• Nov 26, 2013
• 00:25

A new effort to help the youngest refugees

The International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop are teaming up on a major new effort to help young Syrian refugee children, including a new Sesame show in Arabic. Lesley Stahl reports.

• Jul 26, 2020
• 14:02

Emotional coping tactics for young kids

Sesame Workshop and International Rescue Committee are collaborating to teach children how to handle tough emotions. The new Sesame edition is being made with refugee kids in mind.

• Jul 26, 2020

Sesame and the IRC join forces to help Syrian refugee children

The International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop are teaming up on a major new effort to help young Syrian refugee children, including a new Sesame show in Arabic.

• Jul 26, 2020

U.S. F-15 flies close to Iranian jetliner; Iran says passengers hurt

Iranian state television aired amateur footage of passengers on board screaming as the Mahan Air jetliner appeared to change course suddenly.

• Jul 24, 2020

4/12/18: Red and Blue

First look at "A Higher Loyalty"; View from New Hampshire.

• Apr 12, 2018
• 25:58

4/4/18: Red and Blue

Nation marks 50 years since death of Martin Luther King Jr.; Russia watches as U.S. plans exit from Syria

• Apr 4, 2018
• 38:43

Allies reaction to Syria withdrawal

CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the implications of a possible U.S. withdrawal from Syria.

• Apr 4, 2018
• 09:09

Trump to impose new sanctions on Turkey

President Trump says he will impose new sanctions on Turkey for its assault on Kurds in northern Syria. New York Times congressional correspondent Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Associated Press White House reporter Jill Colvin joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the response from the Trump administration.

• Oct 14, 2019
• 18:48

Trump faces backlash over Syria withdrawal

Donald Trump is facing backlash over his decision to withdraw troops from Northern Syria as Democrats ramp up their impeachment inquiry. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis, Politico White House reporter Nancy Cook and Washington Post Congressional reporter Mike DeBonis join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest.

• Oct 7, 2019
• 15:00

Pompeo on Iran, North Korea, Syria

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down for an interview with CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi during an international summit on the Middle East in Warsaw, Poland. Saberi joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the interview.

• Feb 13, 2019
• 06:39

Trump on ISIS, government shutdown & border wall

During remarks at the State Department on Wednesday, President Trump said ISIS should be wiped out in Syria by next week. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's comments and the rest of the day's political headlines.

• Feb 6, 2019
• 08:35

Mattis resigning as Defense Secretary

Secretary of Defense James Mattis says he's resigning at the end of February. Politico national political reporter Chris Cadelago joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.

• Dec 20, 2018
• 09:10

Italy reports "biggest seizure of amphetamines in the world"

War-torn Syria has become the capital of Captagon, as ISIS produces the drug to fight and fund its terror operations.

• Jul 1, 2020

For the world's 80 million displaced people, memories fade, not hope

Whether they fled a lifetime ago, or just 8 years, some refugees say they'll never give up hope of returning home.

• Jun 19, 2020

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