2 Killed During Stabbing Attack In Japan
A group of school children in Kawasaki were waiting for a bus when a man allegedly stabbed more than a dozen people. The suspect is in custody, but the motive for the attack is unknown.
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4 Takeaways From The European Parliament Election Results
Europe's traditional centrist coalition lost its majority, with far-right populist parties and liberal, pro-European Union parties gaining ground. The results suggest a complicated future for the EU.
France Won't Take ISIS Fighters Back, But Doesn't Want Them Executed Either
France doesn't want to bring back French ISIS members captured in Iraq, but French authorities are dismayed that an Iraqi court has sentenced four of them to death.
After Failed Coup, Maduro Moves Against Members Of Venezuelan Opposition
Rather than arresting rival Juan Guaido, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is targeting lower-ranking members the opposition party stripping their legal immunity and threatening them with arrest.
Far-Right, Green Parties Break 40-Year Centrist Majority In EU Parliament
Far-right wins in Sunday's EU parliament elections produced more of a strong ripple than a wave, but the centrist coalition that has governed for 40 years did lose its majority.
Analysis: Voters Choose A New Direction For Europe's Future
Roger Cohen, columnist for The New York Times, analyzes the European Union vote for NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, including the high turnout and the success of the EU's green parties.
Thai Dissidents Disappear Or Turn Up Dead, Even After Escaping Nation
Thailand's ruling junta has enacted harsh laws aimed at punishing those who "defame" the country's monarchy. That's led many dissidents to flee the country, but that hasn't guaranteed their safety.
As Asia Transforms, Abe Looks To Clarify U.S.-Japan Alliance In Trump Meetings
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sheila A. Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations about the goals of the U.S.-Japan summit, including clarity on North Korea and economic deals.
Prelude To A Rumble: In Visit Including Wrestling Match, U.S.-Japan Rifts Exposed
President Trump's ceremony-laden Japan visit featured a sumo match and an audience with the new emperor. Despite talk of an ironclad alliance, rifts over trade, Iran and North Korea stood out.
In Trump's Japan Visit, Golf, Sumo Wrestling — And A Raft Of Policy Differences
A Monday press conference with President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showed the two countries struggling to manage differences over issues including Iran, North Korea and trade.