France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
As Blockbuster Season Ends, Hollywood Offers Action-Packed Fall
NPR offers a selective preview of what Hollywood has in store at theaters between Labor Day and Thanksgiving.
Report Questions Mexico's Account Of 2014 Student Killings
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks to Andrew Selee of the Woodrow Wilson Center about a new report that contradicts the Mexican government's official narrative on how 43 students were killed last year.
Denmark Targets Consumer Behavior In Campaign To Reduce Food Waste
In the last few years, Denmark has become the world champion in reducing the amount of food that lands in the garbage.
Researchers Build Smartphone Algorithm That Senses Boredom
Your phone can now be programmed to tell when you are bored. Researchers from Telefonica Research in Barcelona, Spain, say an algorithm they have developed could be used to push content to you when you're looking for something interesting to do. On the other hand, it could also be used to encourage you to put your phone down and go find some other way to be productive.
Vatican Interns Help Build Papal Following On Social Media
Villanova University students are integral to Pope Francis' U.S. social media team via the college's Vatican internship program. They were part of the launch of the papal Twitter account and the Vatican's ongoing social media efforts.
Mass Deportations Fuel Tension Along Venezuela-Colombia Border
The deportation of thousands of Colombians from Venezuela and the sealing of the border is provoking chaos. Throngs of deportees are crowding into shelters, families have been separated, and the normally bustling frontier outpost of Villa del Rosario is a ghost town.
After Chaotic Journey Through Europe, Syrian Teacher Arrives In Germany
The latest stage on the journey of a former teacher fleeing the war in Syria, who is hoping to find a new home for himself and his family in Germany.
British Prime Minister Says U.K. Will Accept 20,000 Syrian Refugees By 2020
NPR takes a look at the Europe-wide response to the migrant crisis. British Prime Minister David Cameron announced Monday the U.K. will accept 20,000 Syrian refugees over the next five years.
Peaceful Demonstrations In Baghdad Provide Hope For Reform
After decades of violence and corruption in Baghdad, protesters have put their faith in peaceful demonstration to bring change.
As Civil War Rages On, 'Life In Syria Has Crumbled'
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Joshua Landis, director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, about how highly educated Syrians are leaving their country.
Artist Kehinde Wiley Mixes Modern Figures With Old European Art Traditions
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Wiley about his latest exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, "A New Republic." This story originally aired on May 22, 2015, on All Things Considered.