The French Reaction To The Strauss-Kahn Acquittal
NPR's Scott Simon gets reaction to the Strauss-Kahn verdict from Elaine Sciolino, former Paris correspondent for the New York Times.
Europe
With Tensions Rising, Poland Erects Observation Towers On Russian Border
Like many former Soviet satellite states, Poland is suspicious of Russian intentions these days. Poles are joining homegrown militias, and authorities have placed observation towers along the border.
Comet Lander Wakes Up, Calls Home, After Long Sleep
A little sunlight applied to solar panels proved the cure for what ailed the European Space Agency's Philae lander, which had been dormant from lack of power since November.
Pope Creates Tribunal To Investigate Bishops Accused Of Hiding Sex Abuse
Pope Francis has created a tribunal to hear cases of bishops who failed to protect kids from pedophile priests.
U.S. May Send Tanks And Infantry Vehicles To Eastern Europe
The Pentagon is seeking approval for a plan to put heavy weaponry into countries on the border with Russia. NPR's Rachel Martin and correspondent Tom Bowman discuss the proposal.
To Counter Russia, U.S. Mulling Tanks, Heavy Guns For Eastern Europe
The proposal, which requires approval from Defense Secretary Ash Carter and President Obama, would also place equipment in the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.
10 Dead, Zoo Animals Loose As Flooding Hits Tbilisi
The rising waters wrecked the animals' enclosures, sending tigers, lions, bears, wolves and at least one hippo into the streets of the Georgian capital.
Foo Fighters Frontman Breaks Leg During Concert, But The Show Goes On
Dave Grohl fell off a stage during a concert in Goteburg, Sweden, but returned after a visit to the hospital and finished the gig with his leg in a cast.
As Fish Stocks Dwindle, So Do The Livelihoods Of Greek Fishermen
The Greek fisherman casting a net from his small wooden boat is a postcard image of the Mediterranean. But fish stocks are so low now that many fishermen say they can't make a living anymore.
In A One-Room Schoolhouse, Irish Family Keeps Legacy Of W.B. Yeats Alive
The poet W.B. Yeats was born 150 years ago this week. In rural Ireland, a nun whose family has a personal history with the poet has turned a one-room schoolhouse into a small Yeats museum.