Pope Creates Tribunal To Investigate Bishops Accused Of Hiding Sex Abuse
Pope Francis has created a tribunal to hear cases of bishops who failed to protect kids from pedophile priests.
Europe
U.S. May Send Tanks And Infantry Vehicles To Eastern Europe
The Pentagon is seeking approval for a plan to put heavy weaponry into countries on the border with Russia. NPR's Rachel Martin and correspondent Tom Bowman discuss the proposal.
To Counter Russia, U.S. Mulling Tanks, Heavy Guns For Eastern Europe
The proposal, which requires approval from Defense Secretary Ash Carter and President Obama, would also place equipment in the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.
10 Dead, Zoo Animals Loose As Flooding Hits Tbilisi
The rising waters wrecked the animals' enclosures, sending tigers, lions, bears, wolves and at least one hippo into the streets of the Georgian capital.
Foo Fighters Frontman Breaks Leg During Concert, But The Show Goes On
Dave Grohl fell off a stage during a concert in Goteburg, Sweden, but returned after a visit to the hospital and finished the gig with his leg in a cast.
As Fish Stocks Dwindle, So Do The Livelihoods Of Greek Fishermen
The Greek fisherman casting a net from his small wooden boat is a postcard image of the Mediterranean. But fish stocks are so low now that many fishermen say they can't make a living anymore.
In A One-Room Schoolhouse, Irish Family Keeps Legacy Of W.B. Yeats Alive
The poet W.B. Yeats was born 150 years ago this week. In rural Ireland, a nun whose family has a personal history with the poet has turned a one-room schoolhouse into a small Yeats museum.
Ukraine Finance Minister Says Economic Success Is Key To Ending Conflict
In a way, Natalie Jaresko is on the frontlines in Ukraine's conflict with Russia. The Ukraine finance minister says financial stability is the only way to regain territory lost to Russia.
Germany Closes Probe Into Alleged U.S. Hacking Of Merkel's Phone
The country's top prosecutor said investigators had been unable to find solid evidence that the U.S. eavesdropped on Chancellor Angela Merkel's phone calls.
Surrogate Parenting: A Worldwide Industry, Lacking Global Rules
In the U.S., surrogacy is a widely accepted practice, though it's governed by a patchwork of state laws. It's barred in some European countries, but widely practiced and largely unregulated in India.