Europe

After G7 Summit, Merkel Says Europe Can No Longer Completely Rely On U.S. And UK

10:43pm May 28, 2017

by Emma Bowman

In a call for European unity, the German chancellor urged a crowd of supporters to "take our fate into our own hands," because, she says, the two nations are no longer reliable allies.

How Religious Leaders Are Talking To Their Congregations After Manchester Attack

5:09pm May 28, 2017

People all over the U.K. are trying to come to terms with last week's terrorist attack at a pop concert in Manchester, England. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Imam Irfan Chishti and the Bishop of Manchester David Walker.

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Thousands In Manchester Take To The Streets In Show Of Defiance

8:09am May 28, 2017

by Eleanor Beardsley

The people of Manchester are turning out in the thousands for a series of public events this weekend, despite last Monday's suicide bombing in the city.

Understanding And Countering The Lure Of Extremism

8:09am May 28, 2017

The Manchester bombing is only the latest attack claimed by ISIS. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Maajid Nawaz, the founder of the counter-extremism group Quilliam, about efforts to stop attacks.

A Recap Of Trump's First Week Abroad As President

5:53pm May 27, 2017

After visiting Saudi Arabia, Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Rome and Brussels, President Trump wrapped up his first international trip since taking office today in Sicily with other G7 leaders.

British Prime Minister Theresa May, U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg listen to Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel as he speaks during a working dinner meeting at the NATO headquarters during a NATO summit of heads

5 Takeaways From Trump's First Foreign Trip As President

5:31pm May 27, 2017

by Mara Liasson

President Trump returns to the U.S. late Saturday. Here's a look at key moments and key issues during his week-long trip overseas to the Middle East and Europe.

U.K.'s Anti-Terrorism Programs Under Scrutiny

7:59am May 27, 2017

Some of the U.K. government's responses to terrorism have been controversial. Scott Simon speaks with Clive Walker of the University of Leeds, part of a team of independent policy reviewers.

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In Manchester, Libyan Community Grapples With Impact Of Suicide Bombing

4:33pm May 26, 2017

by Frank Langfitt

The Libyan community in Manchester, England, is struggling to understand how one of its own killed 22 people in a suicide bombing on Monday night.

President Trump Attends Meeting Of G-7 Leaders In Italy

4:33pm May 26, 2017

by Tamara Keith

President Trump is in Italy for a meeting of G-7 countries. Aides say he's listening and learning from America's allies and his views on climate change are "evolving."

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Manchester Bombing Probe Focuses On Libya And ISIS' Presence There

7:55am May 26, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to Sudarsan Raghavan, the Cairo bureau chief for The Washington Post, about the links between the Manchester suicide bomber and Libya.

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