British Parliament Debates Approving Airstrikes Against ISIS In Syria
The British Parliament debated Wednesday whether to give the government permission to carry out airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria.
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U.K. Debates Expanding Airstrikes Against ISIS To Syria
British forces are already conducting strikes in Iraq. The motion is expected to pass with the support of the ruling Conservative Party. But first, MPs will spend 10 hours swapping fierce rhetoric.
Bankruptcy Looms For Spain's Green Energy Giant
Abengoa, a large renewable energy company with a huge solar plant in Arizona, is in danger of becoming Spain's biggest bankruptcy case of all time.
In Worst Attacks, Terrorists Often Have Fraternal Bonds
The Boston Marathon bombing, the Charlie Hebdo attacks and the recent rampage in Paris share a common element: all involved terrorists who were brothers.
Spanish Court Strikes Down Catalonia's Push For Independence
On Nov. 9, the Catalan regional parliament approved a plan to split from Spain within 18 months. The country's highest court has now ruled that secession would be unconstitutional.
Morrissey Wins Britain's Bad Sex Award
Former Smiths frontman and lyricist Morrissey has won the annual award for the poorest quality writing about sex in his novel, List of the Lost. Past winners include Norman Mailer and Tom Wolfe.
French Divided Over State Of Emergency Law In Wake Of Paris Attacks
France is under a state of emergency until late February, but people are already wondering if it will be extended again. A debate is growing over whether protecting the population means that democratic freedoms must be sacrificed.
Random, Helpful Brit Drives Public Enemy To Show In His Ford Focus
When the rappers' taxi cab left without them, a man in Sheffield, England offered to drive Flavor Flav, Chuck D and their entourage to a show.
Germany Approves Plans To Support International Coalition Fighting ISIS
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with German Ambassador to the United States, Peter Wittig, about Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to commit troops to the ongoing fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
The New Hotel In Vienna, Run By Refugees
The hotel is staffed by refugees from countries including Afghanistan, Nigeria and Algeria. It serves as a model for how to train newcomers to work in the European countries where they claim asylum.