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Chechnya's Strongman Praises Putin, Threatens 'Traitors'
Ramzan Kadyrov is an aggressive supporter of Vladimir Putin, vilifying opponents of the Russian president as traitors and "Satans" who should be eliminated. But his bluster may provoke a backlash.
Denmark's Far-Right Party Argues Migrants Should Help Pay for Their Stay
Steve Inskeep talks to Martin Henriksen of the Danish People's Party about a new law in Denmark requiring migrants to hand over personal property, to pay for government services they'll be getting.
A Holdout In Western Europe, Italy Prepares To Decide On Civil Unions
Italy's Senate takes up a measure this week that would permit civil unions, but the bill would not legalize same-sex marriage. All of Western Europe already permits one or both.
During European Trip, Iran's President Stops In France
Some European countries were big trading partners with Iran in the past, but while their companies are eager to rebuild that trade, they're also wary of Iran's hardliners and American prosecutors.
Massive Cover-Up: Nude Statues In Italy Deemed Too Racy For Iran's President
Works of art at a museum in Rome were covered up before a visit this week by President Hassan Rouhani, and nobody claims to know who gave the order.
France's Justice Minister Resigns Following Controversial Anti-Terrorism Proposal
Christiane Taubira opposed a push to strip dual nationals convicted of terrorism of their French citizenship.
Iran's President Meets The Pope On Start Of European Tour
Iran's president is in Italy at the start of a Europe trip made possible by the lifting of sanctions following the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal. President Hassan Rouhani met with the Pope Tuesday before heading to France.
Romania Investigates Hundreds Of Publications Written By Prisoners
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Romanian journalist Ovidiu Vanghele about Romanian prisoners publishing scientific papers to reduce prison sentences.
A Rare Meeting Between The Pope And Iran's Leader
It was the first meeting between a pope and an Iranian head of state since 1999, which was the last time an Iranian leader toured Europe.