The Mood In Germany Turns Tense After Recent Attacks
Renee Montagne speaks with German journalist Birgit Frank about how Germans are coping in the wake of multiple terror attacks in recent days.
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In Rio, Olympics Preparations Come Down To The Wire
The Summer Games in Brazil are days away, but at least half of the Olympic village — the luxury accommodation where the athletes are staying — has had to undergo last-minute repairs, officials say.
Swaziland's Secret Weapon Against Child Abuse: Grandmothers
In 2008, it ranked as one of the worst African countries for child abuse. Now it's one of the 10 best in protecting its kids. How did Swaziland do it?
Mummified Egyptian Was Just As Sedentary And Carb-Hungry As Modern Men
A 2,200-year-old mummy going on display in Israel shows some of the same ailments modern people suffer from: osteoporosis, tooth decay and other effects of an inactive, carbohydrate-rich lifestyle.
'Sister Clones' Of Dolly The Sheep Are Alive And Kicking
Dolly, the first cloned mammal, had early arthritis and died young, raising concerns that clones age prematurely. But a study confirms the sheep's four sister clones are healthy and aging well.
Suicide Bombings In Somalia's Capital Kill 13 Near Peacekeeping Base
Car bombs detonated at checkpoints near the entrance to one of the African Union bases in Mogadishu, killed more than a dozen people. The base is used by the union's peacekeeping troops.
Reflecting On Three Years In Jerusalem
NPR's Emily Harris reviews the past three years in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which have been marked by a lack of serious peace talks and new, sometimes extreme, approaches by both sides.
Three Dead After Attack On French Church; The Islamic State Claims Responsibility
Two men attacked a church in Normandy, France, Tuesday morning during Mass. They took five people hostage and killed a priest before French police shot and killed them. The Islamic State claimed responsibility.
Solar-Powered Plane Completes Historic Circumnavigation
The Solar Impulse 2 landed in Abu Dhabi, where its journey began 17 flights ago in March 2015. Alternating with another pilot, Bertrand Piccard flew around the world with no fuel.
2 Men Take Hostages, Kill Priest In French Church; Attack Claimed By ISIS
Two men attacked a church near Rouen during Tuesday Mass, killing an elderly priest before being shot to death by police. One of the assailants had tried to travel to Syria and was under surveillance.