German Wildlife Officials Caution People To Be Wary Of Wild Boars
In Germany, it's been the summer of the wild boar. The silly antics of these animals have popped up repeatedly on social media, but it's not all fun.
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Belarus Protest Leader Abducted, Local Media Reports Say
Maria Kolesnikova was taken away by masked men in a van Monday while walking in the capital Minsk, according to reports citing eyewitnesses. She disputed official presidential election results.
Philippines Pardons U.S. Marine In Killing Of Transgender Woman
Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, 25, was sentenced in 2015 to a term of six to 12 years for homicide, a sentence that was later reduced to 10 years.
What Recovery Looks Like In Japan Almost A Decade After Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Japan has poured billions of dollars into recovery from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. NPR discusses what the recovery looks like nearly a decade after it happened.
Germany Reports Russian Opposition Figure Alexei Navalny's Condition Is Improving
German doctors report the condition of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has improved and he has emerged from a medically induced coma after his poisoning.
'We Are All Scared, All The Time': Syrian Doctors Can't Talk About The Coronavirus
Syria reports about 3,100 coronavirus infections and 130 deaths. But health workers say the situation is worse and that the regime has been telling people not to discuss it.
Italians Revive An Old Wine-Serving Custom In Florence
In the era of social distancing, Italians in Florence have revived the custom of serving wine through pint-size windows in centuries-old buildings.
Alexei Navalny, Putin Critic Who Was Poisoned, Is Out Of Coma And Improving
The 44-year-old fell ill last month on a domestic flight in Russia. German doctors confirmed he had consumed a Soviet-era nerve agent.
India Surpasses Brazil, Moves Into 2nd Place For COVID-19 Cases
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Joanna Slater, India bureau chief for The Washington Post, about the nation's confirmed infections exceeding 4.2 million — overtaking Brazil with 4.1 million.
Whatever Happened To ... The Guy From Niger Who Dreamed Of Being A Leather Maestro?
Soumana Saley has a passion for leather crafts — and for education. But the pandemic has presented challenges as he builds his reputation and his school in Niger.