Trump Reportedly Selects Jon Huntsman As U.S. Ambassador To Russia
Responding to reports of Huntsman's selection, the Kremlin says it would welcome any U.S. ambassador who wants to create a dialogue with Russia.
Europe
Malta's Landmark 'Azure Window' Rock Formation Collapses
You might recognize it from Game of Thrones or innumerable Instagram posts from visitors to the island. It fell during a powerful storm.
Dutch Players Take Leave From Spring Training For World Baseball Classic
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to sports journalist Jonah Keri about the role of Dutch players in the current World Baseball Classic being held in South Korea. Several of the players have chosen to take leave from spring training with their American teams to attend the tournament.
On Italy's Feminist Holiday, Women Have Their Cake And Eat It, Too
Leave it to the Italians to take a holiday steeped in women's rights and turn it into Festa Della Donna, when women leave menfolk behind to celebrate each other with flowers, wine and above all, cake.
French Newcomer Seen In Tight Race With Far Right's Le Pen For Presidency
Emmanuel Macron, 39, is a former investment banker who's running as an independent. He says he wants to "make France daring again."
The Populist, Nativist Appeal Of Dutch Politician Geert Wilders
The Netherlands goes to the polls this month for parliamentary elections. One of the leading candidates, Geert Wilders, is running on a populist, anti-immigrant, anti-Islam agenda.
Commentary: Why I Decided To Become A German Citizen After Brexit
Esme Nicholson, with NPR in Berlin, was born in England but became a German citizen after Britain voted to leave the European Union. She reflects on what it means to be German in today's Europe.
Poachers Break Into French Zoo, Kill White Rhino And Steal His Horn
This is believed to be the first such incident at a European zoo. The zoo says its staff is in shock. The suspects remain at large, and police are investigating.
Turkey-Germany Relations At New Low After Erdogan Makes Nazi Comparison
After Germany canceled a Turkish political rally in the country, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan likened the German government to the Nazis.
Norwegian News Site Experiments With New Comments System
A news site in Norway is experimenting with a new comments system to cut down on arguments: have the user take a quiz to see if he or she actually read the story first.