Syrian Mother Sends Children Across Mediterranean With Smugglers
A Syrian family in Egypt describes how they arrange to send their children with smugglers across the sea to Europe.
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Roy Andersson: From Mordant Ad Director To Philosophical Filmmaker
Andersson spent decades directing funny commercials in Sweden. Later, the money he made helped pave the way for his return to cinema. His new film is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence.
As G-7 Begins, Greek Bailout Tops Agenda — And Isolation Fears Grip Greece
The leftist party that swept Greek elections earlier this year promised to save Greece from the clutches of austerity. But Greece and the European Union remained deadlocked over a new credit deal.
Obama At G-7: West Must Stand Up To 'Russian Aggression'
The president arrived in Bavaria for the summit, where Western leaders are due to discuss the situation in Ukraine and how to prevent Greece from defaulting on its sovereign debt.
Turkey's Ruling Party Will Lose Its Majority, Preliminary Results Show
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's governing Justice and Development Party was hoping to secure a big majority, but instead may be forced to share power with its rival.
Putin To West: Russia Is No Threat
In an interview with an Italian newspaper, the Russian leader said the world has changed so much that no one "in their right mind" could imagine Russia attacking NATO.
Irish Soccer Details $7 Million FIFA Payment Over Handball
While earlier news has alleged hefty bribes over the awarding of the tournament, this case centers on a pivotal play in a World Cup playoff game that played in a key role in Ireland staying home.
Man Changes Name To 'Adam West' To Avoid Paying $336 Airline Fee
On Facebook, Adam Armstrong playfully used the name Adam West, the actor who played Batman in the 1960s. But then his girlfriend's stepfather bought him a plane ticket in that name.
Neighbors Worried About A Kidnapping Call Police
In Stockholm, neighbors told police that the suspect was dressed all in black, carrying a toddler in a red tote bag. Torkel Kristoffers says his son Axel just wanted a ride.
A Raft Capsizes; Can Spanish Rescuers Reach Everyone In Time?
Eleven African migrants were squeezed into a tiny rubber raft attempting to travel the nine miles from Morocco to Spain. NPR's Lauren Frayer joins Spanish rescuers responding to the distress call.