Police Deploy Armored Vehicles, Tear Gas Against Paris Protesters; Hundreds Detained
Protesters took to the streets of the French capital on Saturday in the fourth demonstration since unrest began in November.
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Yellow Vest Protests Continue To Stir Unrest In France
Members of the Yellow vest movement continued their demonstrations in Paris despite President Emmanuel Macron's decision to cancel a controversial gas tax.
Germany Begins To Chart A Course For Life After Angela Merkel
Members of Germany's ruling Christian Democrats have chosen Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to succeed Merkel as Germany's next chancellor.
Cargo Ship Saves 29-Year-Old Sailor In South Pacific After Her Boat Flips
On Wednesday, Susie Goodall was 2,000 miles west of South America when her boat capsized in heavy wind, breaking its mast and knocking her unconscious.
Stampede At Italian Nightclub Leaves At Least Six People Dead And Many Injured
Most of those killed were minors attending a rap concert. Officials have not determined what caused the stampede, but there are reports of pepper spray being used inside of the club.
Will Ethiopia's Democratic Awakening Catch On Next Door In Eritrea?
Ethiopia has stunned the world with its reforms. Eritreans face steep challenges if they want to follow suit.
British and European Officials Strengthen Regulation Of Facebook
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with British MP Damian Collins about British and EU investigations into Facebook and calls to strengthen regulation of the social network.
Protests In France Continue Despite Cancellation Of Fuel Tax
More protests are underway in Paris and other major French cities by the Yellow Vest movement.
Organizer Of The Yellow Vest Protests In France Discusses Reasons For Protesting
Massive anti-government protests are taking place today in France. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Christophe Chalençon, one of the organizers of the Yellow Vest protests.
China Scholars Demand Protection For Threatened New Zealand Academic
Anne-Marie Brady is a professor at the University of Canterbury, and says she has been the victim of a campaign of intimidation in her home country after publishing research critical of China.