Morning news brief
U.S. resumes Ukraine military aid and intelligence sharing as Kyiv approves ceasefire, Education Department to cut nearly half of staff, House GOP spending plan to avert shutdown heads to the Senate.
Australia Uses Tough Measures To Keep Migrants Out
Australia employs one of the most aggressive approaches in the world in dealing with seaborne migrants. It turns their boats back, sinks them, or corrals migrants on an island.
Despite Warm Welcome, There's A Backlash Against Migrants In Germany
Many thousands of migrants from Syria and elsewhere were finally allowed to cross from Hungary into Austria and Germany over the weekend, but there are growing signs the welcome isn't open-ended.
For NYU Freshman Talia Oliveras, Move-In Day Is A Family Affair
We spend college move-in day with freshman Talia Oliveras, who, with much support from her family and teachers, has overcome many obstacles on her way to New York University.
Egyptian Billionaire Searches For An Island That Migrants Can Call Their Own
A Egyptian businessman wants to buy an island from Greece or Italy to serve as home for 100,000 refugees. He plans to name it after the drowned Syrian boy, whose body washed ashore in Turkey.
Hungary Resumes Train Service From Budapest To The West
Thousands of migrants moved into Austria and Germany over the weekend as the flow into Europe was unabated. Packed trains from Hungary arrived in Vienna.
Finnish City Offers Welcome Box To New University Students
For decades Finland's government has sent expectant mothers a box of baby supplies. One university city there is extending the tradition to students. Inside: a bus pass, sheets and socks, for example.
Skateboarding Celebrated At Kennedy Center Festival
The Kennedy Center is famous for its opera, ballet and symphony. Last week, officials opened a temporary skateboarding park for amateur and professionals to do their thing to improvised live music.
Niemeyer's Buildings Mark Happier Times Before Lebanon's Civil War
In northern Lebanon, sweeping buildings designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer remind people of more peaceful times. (This story first aired on May 26, 20015 on All Things Considered.)
Ballots Tallied After Guatemalans Vote For Next President
Guatemala's president resigned last week and is waiting trial in a military prison on corruption charges. Renee Montagne talks to Eric Olson of the Latin American program at the Woodrow Wilson Center.
Is The James Bond Franchise Ready For A Black 007?
Idris Elba's name has been floated as a possible successor to Daniel Craig. Anthony Horowitz, who writes the current Bond books, apologized for saying Elba is "too street" to play the suave spy.
Hungarian Police Try To Get Migrants Off Train And To Refugee Camp
Journalists were not allowed to go near the train and watched from the station platform. The migrants held hand written signs out the windows that read we want to go to Germany.