Germany's Angela Merkel Says She'll Run For Fourth Term In 2017
"This election will be even more difficult than those we have had before as we are facing a strong polarization," says Chancellor Merkel, 62.
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A $112,000 White Truffle?! At Auction, Philly Embraces Fungi Mania
A bidding war was sparked between the United States and Italy over a 2.5-pound truffle, but the winner might have been the city of Philadelphia, which is trying to shine as a gourmet food town.
French Conservatives Fear Populist Wave That Carried Trump Will Foreshadow Primary
French conservatives choose their candidate for President on Sunday. The winner will likely face off against Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Front in the presidential election next year.
Australian Star Marta Dusseldorp: 'Compassion And Imagination Go Hand In Hand'
Marta Dusseldorp currently stars in three popular Australian shows: "Jack Irish", "Janet King" and "A Place to Call Home." NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dusseldorp about her career.
Dying Teenager In U.K. Wins Right To Be Cryogenically Frozen
The case is described as the first of its kind: A 14-year-old girl with cancer asked a court to grant her last wish, that her body be preserved in case future technology allows her to be revived.
Obama Calls German Chancellor Angela Merkel 'His Closest Ally'
President Obama's last overseas tour takes him to Berlin on Thursday, where he'll meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel — the most prominent European leader standing against growing nationalist populism.
With Trump In Office, What Is The Future Of U.S.-German Relations?
The incoming Trump administration seems to share little in common with Chancellor Angela Merkel's policies. Steve Inskeep talks to Peter Wittig, the German ambassador to the U.S.
Economist Reporter: Europeans, Especially Germans, Horrified By Trump
President Obama is in Germany meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel. Steve Inskeep speaks with The Economist's David Rennie about how the trans-Atlantic relationship might change under Trump.
U.S. To Monitor Security Agreement Signed Between Russia And Nicaragua
Russia is building a new embassy complex, anti drug training center and satellite station in Nicaragua this year. That's on top of providing new military equipment to the former Cold War ally.
Greenland's Getting Warmer, But Farmers There Are Struggling More Than Ever
Warming and longer summers in Greenland have raised hopes for expansion of agriculture on the island. But the summers have been drier, causing a decline in the number of sheep farms on the island.