Why Greece Has Been Slow To Embrace Clean Energy
With its famed sunshine and sea winds, Greece should be a clean energy hub. But it's been slow to abandon coal and embrace renewable energy. That's changing on one small island.
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Putin Responds To Sanctions Against Russia With Expulsion Of U.S. Diplomatic Staff
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to expel 755 American diplomatic and technical personnel. NPR's Noel King talks with journalist Charles Maynes in Moscow about power plays between the countries.
22,000 Evacuated From Tomorrowland Festival After Stage Catches Fire
A "technical malfunction" led to a dramatic display of flames at the electronic dance music festival on Saturday night, during its Spain stop. Organizers say no injuries have been reported.
Acid Attacks At 'Epidemic' Level In U.K.
Recent acid attacks in Britain have led the police to reassure the public that such violence is rare, while stepping up attempts to find and stop the perpetrators.
Russia Retaliates Against U.S. Sanctions
Tom Grove of The Wall Street Journal discusses the state of relations between the U.S. and Russia after Moscow's announcement that it would order the Washington to reduce its diplomatic staff.
Reporter's Notebook: France's Unexpected Political Revival
NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reviews the dramatic changes that have occurred on her beat this year, including the election of Emmanuel Macron and France's resurgence in global politics.
Businessman Paints Terrifying And Complex Picture Of Putin's Russia
Allegations of murder, blackmail and hundreds of millions of dollars worth of corruption. William Browder's story has it all — and he shared it Thursday with a Senate panel investigating Russia.
British Hacker Known As 'Spiderman' Sentenced Over Cyberattack
The 29-year-old man was given a suspended sentence of one year and eight months in an attack that reportedly knocked out Internet for nearly 1 million people in Germany in November.
Charlie Gard, Baby Whose Parents Battled Hospital Over Treatment, Dies
Charlie had a severe genetic disorder with no known cure, and doctors said experimental treatments could cause suffering. He died in a hospice after his parents dropped a legal challenge.
There's Great News — And Grim News — In The Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The epidemic is always changing. Here's a look at some of the latest trends.