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The small Spanish town of Castrillo Mota de Judios recently changed its name from Castrillo Matajudios, or "Fort Kill the Jews." The town approved the name change at the end of 2014 but it did not go into effect until Tuesday.

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At Long Last, Small Spanish Town Changes 'Kill The Jews' Name

10:24am June 23, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The people voted in favor of the name change and it finally became official on Tuesday. The name dates back to 1627, when historians believe Jewish residents converted to Catholicism.

Obsessed Fan To Remove Miley Cyrus Tattoos

8:10am June 23, 2015

Carl McCoid has 29 Miley Cyrus tribute tattoos. The middle-aged McCoid tells Britain's Daily Mirror that he's getting some of the tattoos removed after the singer called them creepy and ugly.

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EU Leaders Consider Economic Reform Proposal To Prevent Greek Default

10:32pm June 22, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

European leaders met Monday in a last-ditch effort to keep Greece from defaulting on loan payments that are due soon. There was no resolution, but both sides will reconvene later this week.

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German Protesters Exhume Migrant Graves To Shock Europe Into Action

7:03pm June 22, 2015

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Germans activists want Europe to accepting more of the millions fleeing the world's conflict zones. They're exhuming migrants from unmarked graves in Italy and reburying them in Berlin.

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Summit To Concentrate On Greece's Impending Deadline To Repay IMF Loan

6:54pm June 22, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

Eurozone leaders are to meet in Brussels on Monday in a hastily called summit aimed at resolving the Greek debt crisis. Greece has until the end of the month to make a huge debt payment to the IMF.

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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras arrives for a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker before an EU summit in Brussels on Monday. He's hoping a new Greek proposal will end the deadlock on a bailout for Greece's economy.

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Greek Proposals Raise Hope Of Deal On Bailout

5:52pm June 22, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

A Greek proposal could pave the way for another installment of a multibillion-dollar bailout. The move could stave off a Greek default on its debt and prevent the country from exiting the eurozone.

White asparagus is the preferred variety in Germany, where it's commonly known as "white gold." When the vegetable is in season, there's a flurry of excitement — representative of the nation's enthusiasm for seasonal eating.

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In Germany, Seasonal Eating As Way Of Life — And Excuse To Celebrate

11:25am June 22, 2015

by Esme Nicholson

Many fruit and vegetables just aren't available year-round in German grocery stores. So when favorites like asparagus are in season, Germans fill their baskets ... and throw some parties.

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Prophet Muhammad Cartoons To Be Broadcast On Dutch TV

6:40pm June 21, 2015

by Scott Neuman

A far-right politician, who gave a speech at a Dallas area event attacked last month for featuring a Muhammad drawing contest, said the images will be aired on Wednesday.

Economy

Will Monday's Greek Debt Talks Result In A Deal?

6:18pm June 21, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

Greece needs help to make a loan payment at the end of the month, but its government refuses to enact the economic reforms its creditors are demanding. The threat of a run on Greece's banks is complicating current negotiations, which will continue Monday at a summit meeting of Greek and eurozone leaders.

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French Ecology Minister Calls For A Nutella Boycott

3:48pm June 21, 2015

She asked consumers to stop eating Nutella because it's made with palm oil, which contributes to deforestation. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Glenn Hurowitz, managing director of Climate Advisers.

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