Postcard From Brussels
Soon after the terrorist attacks in Belgium, people created a makeshift shrine to the victims in a Brussels square. The city's archivists are documenting all the messages.
Europe
Russia Boosts Troop Presence In Eastern Europe, Stoking Neighbor's Fears
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Hannes Hanso, Estonia's defense minister, about Russia's actions and intentions in NATO's Eastern region and beyond.
Obama Questions Trump's Knowledge About Foreign Policy And 'The World Generally'
President Obama said Donald Trump's statements on nuclear issues show he "doesn't know much about foreign policy, or nuclear policy, or the Korean Peninsula, or the world generally."
In Russia, The Oil Price Drop Hits Putin's Base Hard
Retirees and those aspiring to join the middle class are struggling to make ends meet as the value of the ruble has fallen along with world oil prices. But Putin's government is doing little to help.
ISIS Attracts Ex-Cons, Creating A New Brand Of Jihadist
Many criminals are radicalized in prison and seem particularly receptive to the Islamic State message. It's leading to a new type of jihadist — part gangster, part terrorist.
Hitler Couldn't Defeat Churchill, But Champagne Nearly Did
During the 1930s, as Hitler was rising to power in Germany, the man who would turn out to be his most implacable foe was drowning — in debt and champagne. A new book recounts the unbelievable excess.
Vacationer Gets Around Airline's Checked Baggage Fee
It's a wonder Matt Botten was allowed on the plane at all — he was wearing suspiciously thick layers of clothing. Security at the airport passed him through after he emptied his bag to avoid the fee.
Only One Country Offers Universal Health Care To All Migrants
Migrants often have trouble getting medical care in the country where they've resettled — especially if they're in the country illegally. But not in Thailand.
Belgian Court Approves Extradition Of Terrorism Suspect Abdelslam To France
Salah Abdeslam, who was arrested in Belgium days before deadly bombings struck Brussels, is a step closer to going to France to face charges of being part of November's Paris attacks.
The Victims Of The Brussels Attacks: What We Know
The airport and metro station bombings in Brussels killed a total of 35 people, including three attackers, according to Belgium's minister of social affairs and health.