After 14 Years, U.S. To Release Guantanamo Detainee
A new campaign in the U.K. is demanding Shaker Aamer's freedom. Aamer has been held in Guantanamo Bay for 14 years. He's a Saudi citizen and was a long-time British resident.
Europe
Online University For Refugees Opens In Berlin As Flow Of Migrants Continues
An online university based in Berlin opened Thursday where refugees can begin to earn bachelor's degrees, even if they lack the documents required to start a regular college.
As Migrants Pour In, Germany Launches Online University For Them
A new university in Berlin is exclusively geared to refugees. Kiron University relies on existing online courses and aims to be tuition-free and accessible to asylum seekers worldwide.
Why Aren't Auto Safety Standards Universal?
Why do the U.S. and Europe have different safety standards? Every country feels like it knows the best way to protect motorists. (This piece initially aired on April 30, 2014 on Morning Edition.)
Turkey Remains Divided After Deadly Terror Attack Kills Nearly 100
Turks haven't responded to last week's double bombing the way others might. Rather than being shocked, they worry it's a return to an all too familiar past, and it's left them as divided as ever.
Volkswagen Announces Recall Of 8.5 Million Vehicles In Europe
Volkswagen announced Thursday a fourth engineer has been suspended as it continues to investigate the decision to install emissions cheating software on 11 million vehicles. Company officials have suggested only a small number of people knew about the deception. It's a claim many observers find hard to believe.
As Optimism Fades, Russian Air Campaign Fails To Make Impact In Syria
The Russian air campaign in Syrian gave initial optimism to the Syrian regime but has done little to change the map of the war.
Volkswagen Latest: Company To Recall 8.5 Million Cars In Europe
After German authorities ordered the recall of 2.4 million cars in Germany, the automaker announced that it would be recalling 8.5 million diesel vehicles across the European Union.
How VW's Drive To Be No. 1 May Have Put It In Reverse
It's "clean diesel" engine was key to its growth strategy. But top managers' quest to make Volkswagen the world's leading carmaker very likely sowed the seeds of the company's downfall, analysts say.
Turkish Government Blames ISIS For Weekend Attack That Killed 97
Turkey is gripped by grief after a weekend bomb attack killed nearly 100 people. The country faces parliamentary elections in two weeks, but many Turks wonder if any party can bring calm to Turkey.