Slovaks Protest After Journalist's Killing
The murder of a a young investigative journalist in Slovakia led to street protests and the collapse of the government. Now protesters want fresh elections to sweep away corruption.
Europe
Russia Expels 23 U.K. Diplomats In Retaliatory Move
Earlier this week, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said 23 Russian diplomats would be expelled for a poisoning with a nerve agent in the U.K. Russia said it would respond to any "unfriendly actions."
From Pride To Protest: How Russians Feel About Their Presidential Election
Ahead of Sunday's presidential election in Russia, NPR spoke with a Putin supporter, an opposition supporter and a Russian who sees no point in voting.
Man Says He's Not Dead. Court Doesn't Buy It
Constantin Reliu returned to Romania from Turkey to find he had been dead for 15 years — officially, at least. And he still is, now that a court has denied his bid to overturn his death certificate.
The Russian Chef Who Is Bringing Back His Homeland's Colorful, Classic Cuisine
Before the Soviet period, "Russian food had color," says Vladimir Mukhin of Moscow's world-famous White Rabbit restaurant. He aims to honor those flavors, as well as locally source his ingredients.
Report: Russian Hackers Had The Ability To Shut Down U.S. Power Plants
For the first time, the U.S. publicly blamed Russia for cyberattacks on the country's energy grid. The hackers reportedly broke into the core operations systems of companies in the U.S. and Europe.
How Russians View The Country's Presidential Election Varies Greatly By Geography
Russia is the biggest country in the world by land mass, so when you ask what Russians think about the presidential election this Sunday, the answers vary greatly by geography.
Debate On Role Of Islam Divides German Government
Members of the Merkel government agree that Muslims belong in Germany but disagree on whether the religion itself does.
In Tariff War, Europe Could Target U.S. Orange Juice, Cranberries, Crocheted Garments
The European Union has published an exhaustive 10-page list of hundreds of U.S. products that could be subject to European tariffs.
Russian Hackers Could Have Shut Down U.S. Power Plants, Experts Say
The U.S. says Russian hackers targeted American utility companies in a series of cyberattacks. Nothing was disrupted, but experts say the hackers could have shut down power plants at will.