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Eagles Of Death Metal Returns To Paris; Shares Stage With U2

5:30am December 08, 2015

Less than a month after terrorists opened fire at a concert hall in Paris where the rock band, Eagles of Death Metal, were playing, the group returned to the city to perform briefly with U2.

London Subway Stabbing Sparks Support For Muslim Community

7:45pm December 07, 2015

by Peter Kenyon

A man accused of a stabbing a stranger in a possible terror attack has appeared in court in London. The attack on the city's subway system has sparked a campaign of support for Muslims in the United Kingdom.

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Bono (left) and Adam Clayton of U2 perform on stage during a concert, in Paris on Sunday. On Monday, U2 had Eagles of Death Metal join them onstage.

Eagles Of Death Metal Returns To Paris For Concert Appearance With U2

7:38pm December 07, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The band that was playing in the Bataclan concert hall during the Paris terrorist attacks returned to perform with U2.

The U.S. Is A World Leader In Gun Deaths

6:20pm December 07, 2015

by Anders Kelto

In just about every region, the United States ranks high — with one exception.

National Front party leader Marine Le Pen speaks during a news conference Monday in Lille, France, following Sunday's first-round voting in regional elections on Sunday.

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Far-Right National Front Gains In French Regional Elections

2:35pm December 07, 2015

by Alexandra Starr

If the party can solidify the gains in the second round of voting next Sunday, it will position leader Marine Le Pen as a formidable candidate in the 2017 presidential election.

Talks In Paris To Reach A Treaty On Global Warming Enter Final Week

5:23am December 07, 2015

by Christopher Joyce

Negotiators from nearly 200 countries have spent a week in Paris trying to come up with a new treaty to curb global warming. They've got the rest of this week to finish.

Bus Stop: "Finns respect the privacy and personal space of others, and expect the same in return. We tend not to sit down next to anyone if another seat is available. When talking to a Finn, don't stand too close â unless you want to see a Finn slowl

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With New Nordic Emojis, Give Your Texts That Finnishing Touch

8:29am December 06, 2015

by NPR Staff

To celebrate the Christmas season, the government in Finland has released a collection of emojis that convey just what it means to be Finnish — including getting your tongue stuck to a frozen pole.

Thousands Of Icelanders Flock To A New Faith

7:54am December 06, 2015

Icelanders are flocking to a recently founded religion which is promising them a rebate on their religious taxes.

The Local Goes Global, As Mayors Talk Climate Change In Paris

5:28pm December 05, 2015

by Eleanor Beardsley

With nations struggling to agree on how to reduce greenhouse emissions, many cities have stepped in to fill the gap. Some 1,000 mayors from around the world pledged new measures in Paris this week.

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Post Attacks, More French Voters Lean Right Pre-Election

10:09am December 05, 2015

by Peter Kenyon

On Sunday, French voters elect regional leaders around the country, and the far right, anti-immigrant National Front could find itself for the first time ever taking the top spot in one or more regions.

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