Voters Back Pro-Independence Parties In Catalonia
Voters in Catalonia have given independence parties the majority in regional elections nearly three months after a failed independence bid.
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News Brief: McConnell On 2018, Lawsuit Against Trump Dismissed
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell talked with NPR about his legislative agenda for 2018. Also, Jonathan O'Connell of The Washington Post discusses a dismissed lawsuit against President Trump.
Australian Prime Minister Calls Melbourne Vehicle Attack 'Isolated Incident'
Malcolm Turnbull called the attack that injured 19 people in Melbourne on Thursday a "shocking crime," but said authorities had no reason to think the driver had extremist motives.
In Special Election, Catalonians Put Pro-Independence Leaders Back In Power
Catalonia declared independence in October, only to see Madrid fire its leaders and strip their power. Tensions show no sign of fading away, with pro-secessionist groups once again in control.
Pence Makes His First Trip To Afghanistan As Vice President
The previously unannounced visit comes four months after President Trump unveiled a new strategy for the United States' role in Afghanistan.
Britain's Brexit And Trump America: Allies' Influence Threatened On World Stage
The U.S. government's foreign policy and the UK's decision to leave the EU have damaged the influence the two allies wield these days in NATO and in the European Union, according to observers, as Russia and China become more assertive on the global stage.
In Italy, Dance As An Antidote To Migrant Integration Tensions
The surge of migrants into Italy in recent years has strained local resources and fueled right-wing anger over jobs and other benefits. But one town in northern Italy is approaching the situation in a novel way — with dance.
English Parking Lot (And Longtime Burial Site Of King Richard III) Is Deemed A National Monument
The site where King Richard III was buried has been designated as a protected monument. Today it's a parking lot and Richard III's body has been moved elsewhere. But archaeologist Richard Buckley says the designation is an important moment in the story of Richard III.
How To Host A Hygge Holiday Party: Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection
The Nordic concept of hygge loosely translates to a feeling of coziness, and for many hosts, it's the perfect antidote to a high-stress year and the typical fussiness associated with holiday parties.
For Many Caribbean Immigrants, It Wouldn't Be Christmas Without Black Cake
Many in New York's large Caribbean diaspora cling to the rich, molasses-spiced cake filled with drunken dried fruits. It takes months to prepare and is central to festivities throughout the islands.