Ascendant 'Italians First' Politician Vows Mass Deportations And Challenges EU
Meet Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, who has emerged as a powerful hard-liner driving tough anti-immigration stances in Italy's new government.
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Remaining Teams Move On To Knockout Stage Of World Cup
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Roger Bennet, who is host of the podcast and TV show Men In Blazers, about the latest from the World Cup.
VIDEO: 10-Year-Old 'DJ Switch' From Ghana Will Melt Your Heart
She raps, dances and plays trumpet and keyboards. She loves school and wants to be a gynecologist when she grows up. But right now she just wants to make people happy.
Mexicans Go To The Polls On Sunday To Elect A President
Anger over runaway violence, corruption and a stagnant economy are dominating voter sentiment. If polls are accurate, Mexico will elect a populist leftist making his third run for the presidency.
Kangaroo Brings Soccer Match To A Standstill
Bounding onto a field in Australia's capital, the marsupial caused players to scatter and then wait around for a grand exit.
EU Leaders Meet To Discuss Migration Policies
European Union leaders have met at a time of deep division because of migration to the continent. At stake is the fate of the EU's border-free travel zone.
News Brief: Maryland Newsroom Attacked, Abortion Rights Battle, EU Migrant Summit
We have the latest details about the attack on the Capital Gazette newsroom in Maryland that killed five people. Also, the retirement of Justice Kennedy sets the stage for an abortion rights battle.
Cape Town Averts 'Day Zero' By Limiting Water Use
Authorities in Cape Town say they've averted a crisis as the threat of Day Zero has been zeroed out by stringent limits on water use as well seasonal rainfall. The city will not run dry this year or next.
Merkel's Fragile Coalition Teeters On Edge Of Migration Question
The German chancellor hopes to find some answers to that question at a European Union summit beginning Thursday. The parties she counts as allies have been deeply divided over how to treat newcomers.
European Union Summit Could Be Derailed Over Immigration Debate
German chancellor Angela Merkel warns migration could be the make-or-break issue for the European Union, as it is for her government. EU leaders at their summit in Brussels remain deeply divided.