In Germany, A Murder Sparks Anti-Immigrant Demonstrations
Far-right and anti-immigrant activists rallied in the German town of Chemnitz on Saturday to protest the murder of a local, allegedly at the hands of migrants.
Europe
Norman Eisen On Prague's 'Last Palace'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Norman Eisen about his new book, The Last Palace. Eisen lived in a palace in Prague during his tenure as former U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic.
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
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.