Sandwich Monday: Breakfast In A Tin
This week, we try a British delicacy: All Day Breakfast in a can. We may be using the word delicacy incorrectly.
Europe
Stephen Hawking Covers Monty Python's 'Galaxy Song'
The renowned physicist is featured in a soon-to-be-released video of the classic song from the 1983 film The Meaning of Life.
Günter Grass, Nobel-Winning Author Of 'The Tin Drum,' Dies At 87
Grass was one of Germany's leading intellectuals after World War II, but admitted in 2006 that he had served in the Waffen SS. News of his death was announced by his publisher.
A Far-Right Family Feud In France Appears To Claim Movement's Icon
National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen won't run in the upcoming regional elections after his daughter and political successor criticized his remarks about gas chambers being a "detail" of history.
In Greece, Getting By On The Brink Of A Financial Meltdown
A teacher, a student and an entrepreneur say the economic and social crisis in Athens has forced them to re-calibrate their expectations.
Armenian 'Genocide' Remarks By Pope Francis Spark Row With Turkey
The pope continues his theme of outspoken criticism against the complicity of silence of today's world community against the persecution of Christians and other minorities by Islamic extremists.
Britain Backs Away From World Stage In Lead-Up To Elections
As the U.K. heads into elections, its role on the world stage is shrinking. Foreign policy is barely an issue for British voters, as the country remains focused almost entirely on domestic issues.
Pope's Remarks On Armenian 'Genocide' Spark Row With Turkey
Francis, marking the 100th anniversary of the mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks during World War I, described the deaths as a "genocide," causing Turkey to recall its Vatican ambassador.
Plagued By Smog, Krakow Struggles To Break Its Coal-Burning Habit
Russian gas is expensive, so many Poles still rely on coal. Krakow is one of the most polluted cities in the EU's most polluted country. All that coal is akin to "smoking 2,000 cigarettes per year."
New START Nuke Deal With Russia May Be Aging — But It's Not Over
Five years have gone by since President Obama signed the nuclear treaty with then-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Long after negotiations reached their end, the deal's merits still provoke debate.