Britain's Muslims Still Feel The Need To Explain Themselves
Many young Muslims say they feel part of their communities in Britain but have to deal with a range of misconceptions.
Europe
Putin Speaks About The Killing Of Kremlin Critic Boris Nemtsov
Russia's president said Nemtsov's death was a shameful tragedy. Nemtsov was gunned down near the Kremlin on Friday. His supporters blame Russian authorities.
Without Apprenticeships, Migrant Germans Lack Career Opportunties
Germany is home to about 4 million Muslims, many of them born there. But they are often not embraced by society. A study found Germans with immigrant roots are often passed over for apprenticeships.
Life Still Uncomfortable For Many Of France's Jews
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Roger Cukierman, president of the Council of French Jewish Institutions. They discuss the climate in France following last month's attack on a kosher supermarket in Paris, and an appeal by Israel's prime minister for French Jews to emigrate to Israel.
Debate About French Muslim Identity Plays Out In Hip-Hop
As part of our stories about Muslims in Western Europe, commentator Hisham Aidi, author of the book Rebel Music, talks about how music factors into the cultural differences between French Muslims.
Italian Cheese Lovers Find Their Bovine Match Through 'Adopt A Cow'
The cheeses of the Italian Alps are prized for their flavor. But the tradition of cheese-making here is dying off. Now remaining farmers are banding together around an unusual adoption program.
Spain's Muslim Business Owners Feel Squeezed By New Zoning Proposals
Catalonia is home to mainland Spain's largest Muslim population. But politicians in one area are proposing laws to "protect traditional Spanish businesses" that Muslim leaders say are discriminatory.
Thousands March In Moscow In Memory Of Murdered Putin Critic
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in Moscow to mourn opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was killed on Friday. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Corey Flintoff, who was at the march.
Free Wi-Fi On Buses Offers A Link To Future Of 'Smart Cities'
A new service in a Portuguese city not only provides commuters with free Internet connections but also helps collect data that make the municipality run more efficiently.
Russians March In Memory Of Murdered Opposition Leader Nemtsov
Boris Nemtsov, an outspoken critic of President Putin, was shot and killed in Moscow on Friday. David Greene talks to NPR's Corey Flintoff and independent political analyst Masha Lipman.