Iceland Glacier Hosts Rave
Think of it as a dance party deep inside one of the largest glaciers in Europe. But you can't dance until sunrise because in Iceland this time of year, the sun never goes away.
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Pope Encourages Putin To Engage In 'Sincere' Peace Efforts In Ukraine
Pope Francis called on Russian President Putin to make "sincere" efforts to bring peace to Ukraine, where Russian-backed separatists are battling government troops.
Pakistani Journalists Divided Over Whether Government Perks Cloud Their Autonomy
Pakistan's journalists have a proud history of standing up to power at great personal sacrifice. Yet most are also happy to accept massively discounted plots of prime real estate from the government.
Climate Change Is A 'Moral Issue,' Says Archbishop On Papal Encyclical
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami about the encyclical that Pope Francis is expected to deliver next week where he will address the environment and climate change.
Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker: Partitioned Iraq Is An Iranian Strategy
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with former U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker, dean at the Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University, about the idea of a partitioned Iraq.
Nobel Laureate In Hot Water For 'Trouble With Girls' In Labs
"Three things happen when they are in the lab," biochemist Tim Hunt said at a large conference. "You fall in love with them, they fall in love with you and when you criticize them, they cry."
How Does A City Stop 4 Million Smokers From Lighting Up?
A few years ago, smoking was so common in Beijing that doctors, nurses and patients would even puff away in hospital hallways. Now the city is trying — again — to ban smoking indoors. It isn't easy.
In Berlin, Jeb Bush Calls On Russia To Respect Ukraine's Sovereignty
Jeb Bush is expected to announce his 2016 presidential bid this week — though he has been acting a lot like a candidate for many months now. That includes this week's trip to Europe.
Israel-Linked Spy Virus Discovered At Hotels Used For Iran Nuclear Talks
The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky discovered the malware on one of its computers first. When its researchers searched millions of computers for the virus, they found it at three key luxury hotels.
Obama Authorizes Deploying Up To 450 More Troops To Iraq
The troops would beef up the effort to train more Iraqi forces to fight the Islamic State. Some 3,000 American troops are already in Iraq to provide security or to train and advise Iraqi forces.