Russia Plans To Hold Largest War Games In 4 Decades
Russia is preparing for massive war games in September that will include China. The message to the West: we have friends too, including China's burgeoning military
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Former Political Leader Of Scotland Is Facing Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct
In Britain, the former head of the Scottish National party, who resigned from the party this week after being accused of sexual harassment, has raised over $120,000 to help him fight the allegations.
German Farmers Struck By Drought Fear Further Damage From Climate Change
High temperatures and a severe drought have hit food production in Germany and left many farmers there wondering what they can do to survive climate change.
To Mark An American Queen's Funeral, Buckingham Palace Plays 'Respect'
Aretha Franklin, America's Queen of Soul, is being laid to rest in Detroit on Friday, and Queen Elizabeth's Buckingham Palace paid tribute.
EU Backs Abolishing Summer And Winter Time Changes; 84 Percent Agree
Each member nation would be able to decide "whether to go for permanent summer or wintertime."
When Paris Empties Out In August, Some Are Happy To Stay
Deserted streets, empty Metro stations, shuttered shops — Paris in August can feel very quiet. But some Parisians prefer this. And truth be told, not all of Paris is dead in August.
Emailing On Your Commute? That's Work, A New Study Says
"It's really important to my sanity that I can get work done on the train," a working mother told researchers, discussing her commuting routine.
Mikheil Saakashvili On McCain's Legacy In Countering Russia
Since John McCain's death, NPR has been reflecting on his life and legacy. NPR's David Greene speaks to one friend, Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of the country of Georgia.
A Giant Python On The Loose Has Rattled Poland
A 16-foot python skin was discovered south of Warsaw in July. Since then, professional and amateur snake hunters have been chasing the elusive python — as laid out by The Wall Street Journal.
Off The Coast Of Normandy, Britain And France Are At War Over Scallops
The crews of French and British fishing boats are clashing over the right to harvest scallops from the English Channel.