Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dave Mattingly.
President Trump is on his way to Turkey for this week's NATO summit.
The meetings in Accra come as the U.S.
And Iran are negotiating over the future of Tehran's nuclear program.
The summit also follows the Pentagon's announcement that it's conducting a six-month review of U.S.
Forces in Europe.
The president has been critical of some NATO allies for not helping the U.S.
In its war with Iran.
Specifically Britain, France, Germany, Italy,
and Spain, for not allowing American forces to use their bases for attacks.
French President Emmanuel Macron is said to be safe after explosions were reported in Syria's capital, Damascus.
That's where Macron is meeting with the country's president.
That's according to Macron's office.
The blast occurred near the Four Seasons Hotel in the capital.
The death toll in Venezuela continues going up following last month's powerful earthquakes.
They struck less than a minute apart, leaving widespread destruction.
John Otis has more from Caracas.
The quakes that struck on June 24 have left more than 3,500 people dead, according to the latest official figures.
Around Caracas, posters taped to trees and lampposts show photos of some of the thousands who are still missing.
Legions of families who lost their homes are staying in temporary shelters in parks and plazas.