French Education Minister's 'Islamo-Leftism' Probe Meets Academic Backlash
French government ministers have accused the country's universities of failing to recognize the threat to French society posed by radical Islamists.
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Violence Erupts In Barcelona On 5th Night Of Protests Over Jailed Rapper
Protesters lit fires and luxury stores were vandalized and looted. Nightly, at times violent, protests have followed Pablo Hasél's arrest under a law that criminalizes glorifying terrorism.
U.S. Deports Nazi Concentration Camp Guard To Germany
A 95-year-old man who's been living in Tennessee was deported to Germany to face authorities over his work as a camp guard. Friedrich Karl Berger has lived in the United States since 1959.
'America Is Back': Biden Speaks At Munich Security Conference
President Biden reached out to European allies in an attempt to rebuild transatlantic relations during a virtual meeting of the Munich Security Conference on Friday.
Protests Continue In Spain Against Jailing Of Rapper Over Tweets
For the third day, protesters in Spain's major cities hit the streets calling for the release of Pablo Hasél, who was arrested for tweets critical of the monarchy and supporting Basque separatists.
Biden Takes His 'America Is Back' Message To The World In Munich Speech
President Biden sought to turn the page on the Trump administration's "America First" ethos in a speech to the Munich Security Conference where he tried to repair frayed ties with European allies.
What A 30,000-Person Survey Reveals About Day-To-Day Life In The Pandemic
The responses reveal the impact on living standards in nine low- and middle-income countries — and may help governments find a way to help citizens most in need.
Kremlin Critic Trailed By FSB Squad Before Alleged Poisoning, Report Says
NPR's Noel King talks to opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza about the possible role of the FSB, Russia's intelligence agency, in attacks against opposition activists — including himself.
What Will Tesla's New German Gigafactory Mean For Germany's Auto Industry?
The electric automaker plans to start building cars outside Berlin this summer, threatening to upend Germany's traditional combustion engine car culture. It's Tesla's first European production site.
NATO Waits On U.S. To Review Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
NATO governments wait on the Biden administration to decide whether to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan — based in part on whether the Taliban are fulfilling obligations in a 2020 peace deal.