Tartans Go Kosher: Scottish Rabbi Gives The Traditional Cloth A Jewish Spin
Scottish Rabbi Mendel Jacobs talks about his effort to create the first kosher Scottish-Jewish tartan, which is traditional Scottish cloth.
Europe
Parsing A Keystone Phrase In A Controversial Deal: 'Safe Third Country'
The phrase "safe third country" is part of a European Union deal that will send refugees to Turkey starting Monday. NPR's Peter Kenyon discusses what the phrase means.
To End Cycle Of Crime, Italian Judge Breaks Up Big-Time Mafia Families
Roberto Di Bella puts kids of crime organization 'Ndrangheta into volunteer homes to keep them from entering the family business, where many have been implicated in drug-related crimes and homicides.
Whether It Works Or Not, U.S. Anti-Radicalization Plan Can Benefit Communities
One in four attempted American ISIS recruits is from Minnesota. Supporters of a federal program aimed stamping out ISIS recruitment in cities like Minneapolis say it could be a model for other cities.
A Swedish Town's Newest Residents Settle In And Make A New Start
Despite being overwhelmed by the arrival of tens of thousands of migrants last year, most Swedes still believe if refugees are fully integrated into Swedish life, they will eventually become an asset.
Turkey-EU Rules Mean More Hurdles In Migrant Journey
Refugees in Turkey, who are fleeing wars in Syria and Afghanistan, are worried about the impact of new European Union rules designed to limit their access to European countries.
Ukrainians Who Fled To Russia Find The Welcome Is No Longer Warm
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians fled to Russia when fighting began in 2014. The welcome they received has cooled as Russia's economy sags, and very few have been granted formal refugee status.
Brussels Flies Again, As Airport Renews Operations After Terror Attacks
As the investigation continues into last month's Brussels terrorist attacks, authorities have announced the city's main airport will partially reopen to flights on Sunday.
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.
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.