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.
Europe
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.
Siberian Prison Inmates Craft Fatherland Day Ice Sculptures
Inmates crafted amazingly realistic tanks and other weaponry. An intercontinental ballistic missile launcher — sporting camouflage paint — took first place.
Finnish Public Broadcasting To Read Entire Quran In New Series
Radio 1, the radio arm of broadcaster Yle, will begin reading Islam's holy book on March 7 in 60 installments. Fewer than 50,000 Muslims live in Finland, which has a population of about 5 million.
Story Of Missing Schoolgirls Captivates Britain
Police in Turkey are looking for three British schoolgirls who are believed to have run away from home to join Islamist fighters in Iraq.
3 Missing Teenage Girls Now In Syria, British Police Say
The London teenagers boarded a flight to Istanbul on Feb. 17. Police believe the girls traveled to Syria hoping to join up with militants from the so-called Islamic State.
FIFA Panel Backs Winter World Cup In Qatar In 2022
Soccer's World Cup is typically played over the summer, but temperatures in Qatar during that season can exceed 110 degrees. A winter tournament would coincide with the European club season.
Residents Fear Fighting In Ukraine Will Move To Kharkiv
Renee Montagne talks to Linda Kinstler of Foreign Policy magazine about bomb attacks in Ukraine. Many people fear this is a sign the war is about the spread in their direction.