IMF Lowers Its Growth Forecast For The Global Economy
Advanced economies are doing OK, but a sharp slowdown is plaguing much of the developing world, the IMF's latest report says.
Europe
British Lawmakers Debate Banning Trump For Rhetoric On Muslims
The British Parliament debated Monday whether to block Donald Trump from entering the U.K. More than half a million people signed a petition calling for the Republican presidential candidate to be banned for "hate speech."
Actor Idris Elba To U.K. Politicians: More Diverse Roles Needed
"When you don't reflect the real world, too much talent gets trashed," the Golden Globe winner says. Elba is scheduled to speak to senior TV executives and more than 100 members of Parliament.
'Washington Post' Reporter Held Captive In Iran Is Freed
After more than 500 days in prison, Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian was freed, along with 4 others. Renee Montagne talks to Washington Post editor Marty Baron, who is in Germany with Rezaian.
Greece Cracks Down On Volunteers Aiding Migrants
The Greek coast guard has arrested 5 foreign members of volunteer rescue teams trying to help migrants crossing between Turkey and the Greek islands. They may be charged with aiding human trafficking.
A Belgian Playwright Tackles Muslim Radicalization With Comedy
"We have a problem," says Belgian Muslim playwright Ismaël Saïdi. His solution: writing and producing a comedy play about three men who go to fight a holy war. It's become an unlikely hit in Brussels.
Aid Groups Witness Starving Syrians
UNICEF's Dr. Rajia Sharhan traveled to the Syrian city Madaya with one of the first convoys in months getting to town to deliver food and medicine. She describes the suffering to NPR's Rachel Martin.
German Attitudes On Border Control In Wake Of Attacks
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Jens Spahn, a member of the German Parliament, about sentiments towards migrants in his country since the terrorist attacks in Paris, and the New Years Eve violence in Cologne.
Anti-Establishment MPs Shake Up Spain's New Parliament
The new Spanish parliament looks very different than its predecessor. The assembly now has its first black MP, a physicist who uses a wheelchair and a record number of female lawmakers.
Anglican Communion Temporarily Suspends U.S. Episcopal Church
Anglican leaders meeting in Canterbury have temporarily suspended the U.S. Episcopal Church from full participation in the Anglican Communion. The move comes at the behest of conservative bishops — mostly from Africa — who are unhappy with the American church's stance on same-sex marriage and gay clergy.