Latest Viral Video: Ghana's Prez Throws Shade At Foreign Aid
At a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo said the country needs to stand on its own. And social media exploded.
Europe
France Moves To Ban Students From Using Cellphones In Schools
The country's education minister says the strict rules are a matter of public health. But some teachers and parents call it a losing battle.
Deadly Blast At An Austrian Gas Hub Prompts A State Of Emergency In Italy
At least one person was killed and many others injured when an explosion ripped through the hub. Fears of supply disruptions quickly caused energy prices to leap across Europe, especially in Italy.
Amnesty International: Europe Complicit In Libyan Migrant Abuses
European governments aiming to stem an exodus of refugees from Libya have been knowingly complicit in the abuse of would-be migrants held in detention centers there, says Amnesty International.
German City Bans Refugees From Settling There, Other Cities May Follow
Refugees are no longer allowed to settle in one western German city. Such bans are expected to be introduced in other cities as more Germans complain that there are too many refugees.
Crowdfunding For French Castles
You too can own a French chateau, in part, anyway. Romain Delaume, CEO of Dartagnans, tells NPR's Scott Simon about a crowdfunding effort underway to preserve La Mothe-Chandeniers.
Merci, Johnny: Remembering Rocker Johnny Hallyday, Beloved By France
Johnny Hallyday was one of France's favorite performers. NPR's Scott Simon remembers the rock and roller, who died this week at the age of 74.
Dissident Who Was Snatched Back By Supporters In Ukraine Is Arrested Again
This time former Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili wasn't rescued from a police van, as he was earlier this week. The stateless politician was taken to a police station.
Greece And Turkey Seek To Work Together
Once sworn enemies, Greece and Turkey are now working out a cautious friendship. But on a historic visit to Greece, Turkey's president brought up some old grudges.
Pope Francis Suggests Changing The Words To The 'Lord's Prayer'
The phrase "lead us not into temptation" isn't right, the pontiff says, because "a father does not do this." France's Catholic Church has changed the phrase in its version of the Lord's Prayer.