As Climate Talks Wrap Up, Attendees' Agendas Are On The Line
The United Nations Climate Change Summit in Paris enters its 11th hour. We hear from some of the people who have been there over the last two weeks.
Europe
Once Considered Extremist, National Front Attracts Broader French Electorate
French voters go to the polls on Sunday. After a first round of voting, the far-right National Front party is in the lead. The young niece of the party's founder is the face of a new generation.
France's Far Right National Front Gains Ground Ahead Of Elections
As France heads into important regional elections on Sunday, the far right party is on the threshold of gaining power in one or more regions of France for the first time in history.
Paris Climate Negotiators Continue Into Overtime
The U.N. climate conference in Paris was supposed to end Friday, but negotiators have extended it for at least another day. NPR has the latest from Paris.
Evaluating Britain's Air Campaign Against The Islamic State
Britain began carrying out airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria earlier this month. Steve Inskeep talks to Michael Fallon, Britain's Secretary of State for Defence about how the campaign is going.
LISTEN: The Man Who Picks British Bombing Targets In Syria
U.K. Defense Secretary Michael Fallon tells NPR that he has insisted on personally signing off before Royal Air Force Tornado warplanes strike any target in the campaign against ISIS.
Paris Climate Change Negotiators Need More Time
Delegates from nearly 200 countries will continue to talk past the original Friday night deadline, and hope to have an agreement Saturday. Conflicts over money and oversight remain as sticking points.
Migrants Hit A Roadblock On The Greece-Macedonia Border
Macedonia is blocking the path of migrants trying to head north, deeper into Europe. Greece is taking them back from the border to Athens, even as hundreds more arrive at the frontier every day.
Postcard From Paris: Meet The Matchmaker Of Clean Technology
The Climate Technology Centre and Network is like a green-tech dating agency. Nations with problems are matched with those that have solutions. More than 40 countries so far submitted help requests.
Macedonia Blocks Migrants; They're Bused Back To Athens
Greek police cleared hundreds of asylum-seekers away from a border crossing with Macedonia. With the Macedonia's border closed to all but three nationalities, other migrants are in limbo.