Rescue Ships Holding More Than 600 Migrants Reach Spain
A convoy of rescue ships docked in Spain Sunday, after more than 600 migrants — including children and pregnant women — were turned away by Italy and Malta.
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Former British Army Sergeant Sentenced After Parachute Murder Attempt Of Wife
Out of love and deeply in debt, he devised a plan: Make it so his wife would plunge to her death, cash in on her life insurance and run away with his new girlfriend. Except his wife survived.
How Europe Responds To Migrants
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Elizabeth Collett, director of Migration Policy Institute Europe, about the evolving responses of European countries to migrants from Africa and the Middle East.
Italy Reportedly Drops Case In Part Because Woman 'Too Old' To Be Harassed
The former president of Italy's soccer federation is accused of groping a colleague. The New York Times and The Guardian say prosecutors believe the woman, in her 50s, was too old to be intimidated.
Eiffel Tower Now Has Bulletproof Glass Walls To Protect Against Terror Attacks
The panels are nearly 10 feet high and more than 2 inches thick. Tourists will still be able to enter the gardens underneath the tower after passing through security fences.
The Czech President Invites You To Watch Him Burn Some Huge Red Underpants
Milos Zeman has some history with Goliath-sized boxers. Bad history. So he had the media gather Thursday for a ritual bonfire. "The time of underwear in politics is over," he boldly declared.
A Moscow Prison Got A Makeover For The World Cup, Opposition Leader Quips
Upon his release, Alexei Navalny said in an apparently sarcastic Instagram post that the prison was getting upgrades for soccer fans: LCD TVs and three-course meals.
Russia Welcomes 2018 World Cup, Clamping Down On Dissent And Hooligans
Russian law enforcement has taken "preventative measures" and will work to prevent "bad ideas" from being put into action, officials say.
Louboutin Wins Case To Trademark Signature Red-Soled Shoes
The European Union's highest court has ruled that designer Christian Louboutin can trademark his company's signature red-soled shoes.
Friend Or Foe? Trump Takes On Allies As He Warms Up To North Korea
In the past week, President Trump has praised North Korea's dictator Kim Jong Un, while criticizing allies in Canada and Europe.