Rock Icon Lemmy Of Motörhead Dies At Age 70
The frontman of the heavy metal band died Monday from an aggressive form of cancer. He learned of the diagnosis just two days ago.
Europe
2 Willful Leaders Heighten Tensions Between Russia, Turkey
Near the end of this year saw a collision between the headstrong leaders of two powerful countries: Russia and Turkey. There are worries that a Russo-Turkish feud could escalate.
France Makes Wartime Vichy Government Archive Available To The Public
The archive shines new light on a painful period in French history — when the Vichy government collaborated with the Nazis during World War II.
Inmate Allowed To Compete In TV's 'Voice Of Georgia'
Prison officials allowed her to compete under armed guard, according to the BBC. And though she did not win the contest, the country's prisons minister announced she was being released on parole.
Ramifications For Major Players In FIFA Corruption Scandal
Eight-year suspensions were given last week for FIFA's top bosses, Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini. Carrie Kahn talks with author David Henry Sterry about the latest on FIFA's scandal plagued year.
Reflecting On A Year Of Europe's Migrant Crisis
In 2015, a huge wave of humanity fled war, persecution and hunger - and headed for Europe. Reporter Joanna Kakissis talks with host Carrie Kahn about the greatest migration the continent has seen since World War II.
Migrants Find A Warm Welcome At This German School
Germany is struggling with 1 million migrants who applied for asylum this year. Officials say the key to integration is education, and many schools have made accommodating migrants a priority.
In Russia, A High-Ranking Orthodox Priest Is Sacked — And Hits Back
Vsevolod Chaplin, a high-profile religious conservative, was dismissed with little explanation on Thursday. He says he was sacked because church authorities want to silence independent voices.
Struggling To Absorb Asylum-Seekers, Germany Steps Up Deportations
Germany has been generous in welcoming refugees, but is stepping up deportations to dissuade more from coming. Chancellor Angela Merkel says many Afghans seeking asylum shouldn't expect to stay.
Smoking Bishop: A Boozy Christmas Drink Brimming With English History
This clerically named quaff plays a starring role in Scrooge's transformation in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Port, its key ingredient, also tells a story of English politics and class identity.