Germans Open Their Homes To Refugee Roommates
A flood of refugees in Germany has strained resources, particularly housing. A website has signed up hundreds of Germans willing to have the newcomers come and live with them.
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For A French Rabbi And His Muslim Team, There's Work To Be Done
Rabbi Michel Serfaty and his Muslim assistants work in poor neighborhoods where many residents are immigrants from Islamic countries. January's terror attacks only made him more determined.
Two Detained Over Murder Of Putin Critic
Russian authorities arrested two men in the murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, but mystery still surrounds the case.
When All The Clocks Stopped In Swansea
Time stopped in Swansea, Wales last week as the city's contract with the local clock-winder lapsed. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Welsh horologist David Mitchell about why the clocks are stuck at 12.
Russia Arrests 2 In Connection With Nemtsov Murder
The exact role of the suspects, both from the insurgency plagued North Caucuses region, is still unclear. Nemtsov, a fierce critic of President Vladimir Putin, was gunned down in Moscow last week.
Tajik Opposition Leader Shot Dead In Istanbul
Umarali Kuvatov, who was a harsh critic of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, was shot on a street in the city in Turkey, where he had been living in exile.
Dresden Anti-Immigration Protests Cause Tension In Muslim Community
The German city of Dresden was at the center of large anti-immigration protests for months. Members of the city's Muslim community live with the tension caused by the protests.
Russian Democracy Activist Says Nemtsov's Death A Major Turning Point
The murder of high-profile Russian democracy activist Boris Nemtsov has sent a chill through the Russian pro-democracy movement, says Leonid Gozman. The longtime reform proponent tells NPR's Melissa Block he sees Nemtsov's death last week as a major turning point.
Snowden: Asylum In Switzerland A 'Great Political Option'
The NSA leaker, living in exile in Russia, made the remark while speaking via video link to an audience in Geneva.
DOJ Indicts 3 Men Accused Of 'Largest Data Breach In History'
Two Vietnamese citizens and a Canadian have been charged in connection with the hacking of eight U.S. email service providers and the use of stolen addresses for spam marketing.