Friday News Roundup – International (Diane Rehm Show, 2016-08-05)

The Obama administration defends a $400 million payment to Iran. President Obama denies the payment was a ransom payment for hostages. The U.S. launches airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Libya. Obama says the Islamic State is turning more to terrorism because it is losing ground in Iraq and Syria. The Syrian government and rebels trade accusations over allegations of toxic gas attacks. And the Summer Olympics begin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week’s top international news stories.
Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2016-08-05/friday-news-roundup-international