Stocks Plummet Amid Fears About Italy's Political Crisis
The possibility that Italy might consider leaving the eurozone is spooking a lot of investors in the United States and elsewhere.
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Now That Ireland Has Repealed Its Abortion Ban, Will Belfast Follow?
The answer is complicated: The fate of Northern Ireland's own ban hinges not just on the opinions of its residents but on the broader political scene in the U.K.
Paris Art Pop-Up Offers Migrants Community And Creativity Amid Time Of Uncertainty
Migrants and asylum seekers in Paris are using a theatrical showcase to create understanding between themselves and their Parisian hosts.
Investors Concerned Over Especially Polarizing Political Crisis In Italy
A political crisis in Italy is nothing unusual. But this one is roiling financial markets, raising fears about populism and the future of the euro.
In France, The Protests Of May 1968 Reverberate Today — And Still Divide The French
Students are again occupying universities and workers are protesting an overhaul of the state railway. "The struggle is still the same," says a labor leader. But the protests are on a smaller scale.
U.K. Medical Staff Who Treated Ex-Spy And His Daughter Did Not Expect Them To Survive
Doctors and nurses took steps quickly that saved the lives of Sergei Skripal, 66, and his 33-year-old daughter, Yulia after they were attacked with a deadly nerve agent on March 4.
After Historic Vote, Ireland Moves Forward To Repeal Abortion Ban
Two thirds of the nation voted to repeal the 8th amendment to its constitution, which banned abortion. Rachel Martin talks to Fintan O'Toole, a columnist for The Irish Times.
Chef Ruth Rogers Discusses 3 Decades Of The River Café London
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with London chef Ruth Rogers about three decades of restaurant life and her new cookbook, River Café London.
How Europe's New Data Privacy Law Is Supposed To Give Users More Control
Tech companies have sent out a lot of emails with updated privacy policies lately. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Joanna Stern about a new European law that is supposed to give users more control over their data and privacy.
British Prime Minister Faces Pressure To Reform Northern Ireland's Abortion Laws
Pressure is mounting for British Prime Minister Theresa May to reform Northern Ireland's strict abortion laws. Members of her own Conservative party are joining the Labour Party to call for change after Friday's vote in Ireland to liberalize abortion restrictions.