Group Urges Swedes To Evade Subway Fares, And Even Insures Against Fines
Fare-dodging in Stockholm's system has become a movement, and the group's members don't try to hide what they're doing — in fact, they advertise it.
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ISIS Extremist Who Beheaded Prisoners Is Identified As Man From London
Intelligence sources say the militant known as "Jihadi John" has been identified as Mohammed Emwazi and that he is a college-educated, British citizen of Kuwaiti descent.
French Authorities Pursue Drones Spotted Near Sensitive Sites
Small drones have been seen flying illegally above high-security landmarks in Paris recently. Officials say they don't pose much risk, but the city is still on edge after the Charlie Hebdo attack.
French Authorities Pursue Drones Spotted Flying Over Paris
Small drones have been seen flying illegally above high-security landmarks in Paris recently. Officials say they don't pose much risk, but the city is still on edge after the Charlie Hebdo attack.
Greek Finance Minister Gets A Chance To Fix Beleaguered Economy
Greece has been renegotiating its bailout deal with the European Union. The man guiding the country is new finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. A few years ago he was working for a video game company.
Police In Sweden Get A Call About ISIS Party
Police received word about possible sympathizers to the so-called Islamic State, also known as ISIS. Balloons read: IS. The balloons actually read: 21. They were for a 21st birthday party.
Controversial Austrian Law Encourages Teaching Islam In German
Robert Siegel talks to Sebastian Kurz, the Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs, about revising a 1912 law giving Muslims the same rights as Christians and Jews.
An Owl Is Attacking And Injuring Residents Of A Netherlands Town
Drones aren't the only airborne worry in Europe this week. An aggressive owl is terrorizing the Dutch town of Purmerend. Hormones, perhaps? Or maybe it's just hungry.
Greek Government Pledges To Crack Down On Tax Evasion
In order to win an extension on its debt repayment program, the new Greek government has promised to pursue wealthy tax evaders — but so did every previous administration since the debt crisis began.
Turkish Web Entrepreneurs Boost Luxembourg's Tech Profile
Seeking to raise its high-tech profile, the tiny country of Luxembourg looks to Turkey for startup pitches. Turks are trying to make a mark in the international high-tech community.