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In Merkel's Uncomfortable Moment, A Glimpse Of Germany's Difficult Decisions

2:51pm July 21, 2015

by Robert Siegel

At a recent event, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met a Palestinian girl, who said she hoped to stay in Germany. When Merkel explained why she couldn't, the moment caught the people's attention.

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Are The French Always On Vacation Or Does It Just Seem That Way?

2:15pm July 21, 2015

by Eleanor Beardsley

Many French people now enjoy nine weeks of vacation a year. Vacation in France is seen as a human right, one expert says, but it divides the haves from the have nots.

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Greeks Still Face Transaction Limits After Banks Reopen

1:47pm July 21, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

In Greece, banks reopened Monday for the first time in three weeks, allowing customers to make deposits. But people still face severe withdrawal limits in an effort to keep money inside the country.

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Farmers blocked the road to Mont Saint-Michel, the tourist attraction seen in the distance.

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Irate French Farmers Block Tourist Sites To Protest Low Meat And Dairy Prices

11:59am July 21, 2015

by Lucy Perkins

President Francois Hollande said he would present an emergency package of measures that would give farmers tax breaks and financial aid to save them from bankruptcy, the Telegraph reports.

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In Transylvania, Donating Blood Will Get You Concert Tickets

7:20am July 21, 2015

The Romanian region is the home of Dracula, but less than 2 percent of the people donate blood.

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British Prime Minister Announces Program To Defeat Islamist Extremism

10:24pm July 20, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Peter Neumann of Kings College London about United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron's remarks on defeating Islamist extremism.

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American Zach Johnson Wins British Open In Historic 3-Way Playoff

6:37pm July 20, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Ron Sirak of Golf Digest about how Jordan Spieth could have been the first golfer since 1953 to win the Masters, U.S. Open and the British Open in the same year.

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At Last, Banks Reopen In Greece After 3 Long Weeks

5:31pm July 20, 2015

by Joanna Kakissis

After being closed for three weeks, Greek banks are reopening on Monday. During the closure, customers were only able to get 60 euros (about $70) a day at ATMs.

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Caillebotte's 1875 painting The Floor Scrapers was rejected by the elite Salon, but it was the work that launched his career.

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Known As A Collector, Gustave Caillebotte Gets His Due As A Painter

4:14pm July 20, 2015

by Susan Stamberg

Caillebotte was an independently wealthy artist who — unlike his Impressionist buddies — didn't need to sell paintings to make a living. Now, many of his works are on display at the National Gallery.

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Greek Banks Reopen With Limits Still In Place

3:30pm July 20, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Also today, Greeks were greeted by higher prices on basic goods because of a eurozone-imposed sales tax of between 13 and 23 percent.