'Make The Climate A Priority Again,' Says Germany's Student Activist Neubauer
NPR sits down with Germany's prominent youth climate activist to discuss lessons from the coronavirus and next steps for the movement.
Europe
'We Took Note': German Ambassador On The Withdrawal Of U.S. Troops From Germany
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Emily Haber, German ambassador to the United States, about the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Germany and international relations.
Germany Disbands Elite Military Unit Following Reports Of Right Wing Extremism
Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said the Special Forces Command, or KSK, had created a "wall of secrecy" around itself and she announced the partial disbanding of the commando force.
Referendum In Russia Passes, Allowing Putin To Remain President Until 2036
The vote approves constitutional changes, including a reset on presidential terms that will allow Putin to run twice more after his current six-year term expires in 2024.
Syrian Filmmaker Speaks Out On Torture: 'I Was Holding This Pain For A Long Time'
Oscar-nominated documentary maker Feras Fayyad delivered the first witness testimony in a crimes against humanity trial against a former Syrian government official in Germany.
EU Sets New List Of Approved Travel Partners. The U.S. Isn't On It
The European Union won't allow U.S. travelers when it begins opening its external borders this week. It will admit foreigners from only 15 countries — including South Korea and, with a caveat, China.
Belgian King Conveys 'Deepest Regrets' For Brutal Colonial Past In Congo
King Philippe's ancestor, Leopold II, ruled the region as his personal property and started a notorious system that left millions dead. Now, the reigning king is expressing remorse for the first time.
Turkey's Claims For Drilling Rights In Mediterranean Sea Lead To Threats From Greece
A long-running dispute over the exploration of natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean Sea is heating up again. Turkey's new claims for drilling rights have led to hostile talk with Greece.
Afghan War Veteran Talks About Bounties Russia Offered Taliban To Kill U.S. Troops
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Aaron O'Connell, a former National Security Council member and an Afghan war veteran, about reports that Russia paid the Taliban to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Russia Reportedly Offered Bounties To Taliban To Kill U.S. Troops
NPR's Noel King talks to Washington Post national security reporter Ellen Nakashima about bounties the Russian government is reported to have offered the Taliban to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.