Eleanor Beardsley

LEILA FADEL, HOST: Iranian French graphic artist Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56 in Paris. Her death was confirmed by the French presidency which called Satrapi an artist in love with liberty, whose works were imbued with a universal message. NP... See more

Satrapi was the author of the acclaimed graphic novel "Persepolis" and a leading champion for women's rights in Iran. Satrapi's death was confirmed by the French presidency. Copyright 2026 NPR Satrapi was the author of the acclaimed graphic novel "Persepo... See more

RAMALLAH, West Bank - In a dimly-lit cement block warehouse near the West Bank city of Ramallah, the start-up dreams of two young entrepreneurs are beginning to take shape. Several machines hum away as they sort, wash, dry, shred and melt plastic garbage ... See more

Section Branding Header Content Palestinians use recycling as Israel's restrictions trigger a trash crisis Primary Content RAMALLAH, West Bank - In a dimly-lit cement block warehouse near the West Bank city of Ramallah, the start-up dreams of two young en... See more

RAMALLAH, West Bank - In a dimly-lit cement block warehouse near the West Bank city of Ramallah, the start-up dreams of two young entrepreneurs are beginning to take shape. Several machines hum away as they sort, wash, dry, shred and melt plastic garbage ... See more