Merkel's Allies Falter In Regional Elections, As Rivals Gain On Left And Right
The German chancellor's center-right sister party has long been a juggernaut in Bavaria, but they didn't look like it Sunday.
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With Europe's Hamsters At Risk, Better Call The 'Hamster Commish'
Vienna had a problem: A key construction site threatened the habitat of dozens of hamsters — yes, common hamsters, a protected species in Austria. Here's how the developers saved the little animals.
Jamal Khashoggi's Disappearance And What It Means For The Dissident Diaspora
Joseph Bahout speaks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his friendship with Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, who walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last week and never walked out.
Protesters Throng Berlin In Massive Rally To Support 'Open And Free Society'
Organizers expected 40,000 people to show up at their march Saturday. Instead, they say, more than 240,000 attended. The event comes at a time when far-right populists are gaining ground in Germany.
Germany's Far Right Finds A New Stronghold In Bavaria, And It's Costing Merkel
A booming economy and ever fewer migrants crossing the border haven't eased a populist backlash against the German chancellor's political allies in the wealthy alpine state of Bavaria.
Trump Expected To Welcome Andrew Brunson, Pastor Who Was Held Captive In Turkey
Turkish authorities arrested the American pastor after the failed coup in 2016. President Trump made the cause a key issue in his administration's dealings with Turkey.
Does A Lack Of Secrecy Mean Russian Spies Want Their Actions To Be Known?
Abundant evidence points to Russian military intelligence carrying out murders, attempted murders and sabotage throughout Europe. The lack of secrecy could mean the GRU wants its actions to be known.
Goats And Sheep (Indirectly) Fight Fires In Heartwarming BBC Video
The animals are part of a collaboration with shepherds and firefighters to stop the spread of wildfires in northern Spain.
'You Look Perfect:' Princess Eugenie Of York Marries In Another Royal Wedding
Prince George, the 5-year-old son of Prince William served as page boy, and 3-year-old Princess Charlotte was a bridesmaid.
EU And Britain May Be Making Headway In Brexit Negotiations
David Greene talks to Lotta Nymann-Lindegren, a former negotiator for the EU on Brexit, about word that negotiators are closer on at least one major issue that has held up progress so far.