Europe

Iceland's victory in the UEFA Euro 2016's Round of 16 set off celebrations in Reykjavik.

First Brexit, Now This: Iceland Bounces England From Euro 2016 Tourney

7:23pm June 27, 2016

by Bill Chappell

"This is done! This is done! We are never going home!" a commentator on Icelandic TV said. He added, "Live the way you want England. ... You can go home! You can go out of Europe!

'This Is Going To Be Bad': Economist Reacts To Brexit Vote

6:30pm June 27, 2016

by Jacob Goldstein

In the campaign leading up to the Brexit vote, economist Tim Harford played the role of independent fact checker. Now that it has passed, he's letting out some strong feelings.

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In the wake of the Brexit vote, concerns are building about London's status as a center of international banking.

How Will Brexit Affect London's Status As A Global Financial Center?

6:06pm June 27, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

When the U.K. voted to leave the EU, a lot of questions were left unanswered. London banks do an enormous amount of international business, but with the doors to Europe shutting that could change.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after losing 4-2 to Chile in penalty kicks during Sunday's Copa America final in New Jersey.

Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team

4:57pm June 27, 2016

by Chris Arnold

But fans hope Messi will rethink his declaration of "I think it's over" once the wave of postgame frustration at Argentina's 4-2 loss to Chile in Sunday's Copa America final has passed.

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British Politics Remain In Upheaval After Brexit Vote

4:28pm June 27, 2016

by Peter Kenyon

In Britain, there's chaos in both political parties, talk of regret and a re-do and markets are still roiling. NPR catches up on the latest consequences of last week's vote by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

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Germany Looks For New Partners In Wake Of Brexit Vote

4:28pm June 27, 2016

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted her French and Italian counterparts Monday, to plot the European Union's moves after Brexit. Germany, though the key player, is wary of coming across too strong.

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Pro-Brexit Politicians Backslide On Anti-Immigrant Pledges

4:28pm June 27, 2016

by Frank Langfitt

The Brexit vote could complicate the lives of the many European Union professionals working in the United Kingdom. But now pro-Brexit politicians are risking voters' ire by backsliding on anti-immigrant pledges.

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Polish Community In Britain Targeted After Brexit Vote

4:28pm June 27, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Jakub Krupa about how Brexit will affect Poles working in the United Kingdom. Krupa is a journalist and social activist working with the Polish community in Britain.

Church Should Apologize To Gays, Pope Francis Says

7:54am June 27, 2016

The pope, who's ushered in a more welcoming attitude toward homosexuals, says the Catholic Church should seek forgiveness for its mistreatment of gays. His comments came during a flight from Armenia.

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U.K's Decision To Leave The EU Ushers In Regret And Disarray

7:54am June 27, 2016

by Peter Kenyon

The Conservative and Labour Parties are facing shake-ups, businesses and financial markets are seeking reassurances and there's little clarity about when and how this disengagement will take place.

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