Europe

Russia Vetoes U.N. Proposal To Call Srebrenica 'Genocide'

6:34pm July 08, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

Twenty years ago, the international community failed to protect Bosnian Muslims in what was supposed to be a United Nations safe zone in Bosnia. Russia blocked a UN Security Council resolution on Wednesday that would have condemned the Srebrenica massacre as an act of genocide.

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Greece's Tsipras Tells EU Leaders He Wants 'Socially Just' Solution To Crisis

6:34pm July 08, 2015

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras appeared before European Parliament on Wednesday to propose what he called a "fair and viable solution" to the country's economic crisis.

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People lined up on Wednesday to withdraw cash from a bank machine in central Athens. Banks remain shut this week and ATM withdrawals are limited to 60 euros (about $66) a day.

Greeks Brace For Shortages At Home, Await Word On Fate From Abroad

6:34pm July 08, 2015

by Eleanor Beardsley

Greeks are increasingly worried as they confront an eighth day of closed banks and limited withdrawals. Meanwhile, people are running short of money for essentials.

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The drachma was Greece's currency before it joined the eurozone in 2001. There's now talk that Greece could leave the euro and return to its old currency, though economists say the transition would be difficult and the drachma would likely be extremely we

Greece By The Numbers

5:03pm July 08, 2015

by Greg Myre

Forget about all the nebulous terms like "austerity," "bailout" and "capital controls." Here are the key numbers you need to know in the Greek financial crisis.

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Hacking Team Breach Reveals Firm Sold Spying Tools To Repressive Regimes

2:39pm July 08, 2015

by Elise Hu

What happens when one of the most notorious hacking companies gets hacked? That's the situation unfolding for one Italian company, which sells surveillance software to governments across the globe.

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London Residents Remember Subway Bombing 10 Years Ago

2:35pm July 08, 2015

by Ari Shapiro

On the 10th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on British soil, NPR hears the voices of first responders, survivors and others who lived through the London subway and bus bombing.

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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras leaves an emergency summit of eurozone heads of state and government in Brussels on Tuesday.

Greek Prime Minister Tells EU Leaders He Wants A United Europe

11:29am July 08, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Alexis Tsipras spoke to the European Parliament in more measured tones, acknowledging that Greece's financial plight was not just caused by creditors. But he also stood his ground on Greece's debt.

Solution To Greece's Debt Crisis Remains Elusive

7:36am July 08, 2015

Renee Montagne gets the latest from Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriele Steinhauser in Brussels, where European leaders are making a last-ditch attempt to keep Greece from leaving the eurozone.

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Police In Russia Encourage Safe Selfies

7:36am July 08, 2015

Authorities say they're concerned about the number of Russians killed or injured while taking selfies. They've released guidelines which include: Don't take selfies while climbing roofs.

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European Leaders Lay Down Sunday Deadline For Greek Deal

7:40pm July 07, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

"If this does not happen, it will mean the end of the negotiations with all the possible consequences, including the worst-case scenario," European Council President Donald Tusk said.