Russia Accuses Ukraine Of 'Terrorist' Attack In Crimea
Russia says two of its servicemen were killed by Ukrainian forces firing into Crimea. Ukraine's president said the Russian claims are "fantasy."
Europe
China Angered By Britain's Delay In Approving Nuclear Power Deal
China warns Britain to stop delaying a nuclear power plant deal, which it says could cost the country future Chinese investment. Britain's new prime minister wants to examine the project.
Turkish President Erdogan Meets With Putin In Effort To Mend Relations
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday. It's their first meeting since Turkey shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border last November, and both men said they were anxious to reset their country's relations.
Chinese Tourist Wanted Vacation, Not Asylum
The visitor tried to report a stolen wallet at the airport in Stuttgart. Officials who didn't understand Mandarin helpfully put him in the refugee system — which turns out to be hard to get out of.
Turkish President Visits Russia To Meet Vladimir Putin
While Turkey continues to rally its people in the streets against last month's failed coup, its president goes off to Russia for talks that could shake up Turkey's relationship with the West.
Turkey's President Raises The Possibility Of Restoring Death Penalty
David Greene talks to Turkish journalist Mustafa Akyol about why Turks feared a military coup more than President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's increasing authoritarianism.
Down In The Dumps, Rome Deals With Garbage Crisis
For years, Rome's trash collection has been handled by organized crime. After a purge of corrupt contracts, it is dealing with a garbage crisis. Steve Inskeep talks to reporter Barbie Latza Nadeau.
Russian Paralympic Team Faces Olympics Ban Amid Doping Allegations
The Russian Paralympic team faces a ban from the Rio games next month, due to allegations of widespread doping. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to journalist Rebecca Ruiz about the charges.
Russia's Entire Paralympic Team Is Banned In Doping Scandal
Russia's para-athletes were caught up in the same scandal as the country's Olympic team. "The anti-doping system in Russia is broken," says the head of the International Paralympic Committee.
Famous French Flea Market Canceled This Year Over Terrorism Fears
The French city of Lille has cancelled its annual flea market — an event that usually attracts millions of visitors and which dates from medieval times — because of security concerns.