Rocker Gary Glitter Convicted Of Sex Abuse
The jury convicted the 70-year-old of six offenses, including attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one of having sex with a girl under the age of 13.
Europe
U.S. And NATO Seek New Ways To Help Secure Ukraine's Border
"Clearly what we see is that conditions in eastern Ukraine have to change," NATO Commander Gen. Philip Breedlove tells NPR's Renee Montagne.
Fighting In Eastern Ukraine Puts Hospitals Under Fire
David Greene talks to Andrea Ciocca of the aid agency Doctors Without Borders about how the fighting is affecting the civilian population, and the agency's ability to reach those in need of help.
The American Origins Of The Not-So-Traditional Celtic Knot Tattoo
The Celtic knot — a pattern of interlocking lines — is centuries old, carved into ancient stones all over Ireland. But that tattoo on your biceps? Like the fortune cookie, American born and bred.
Tweaks To Cadbury Creme Eggs Not Going Over Easy In The U.K.
Now is the time when Cadbury's colorfully wrapped chocolate eggs hit stores in Great Britain. But the company has changed the chocolate used in the treats, leaving many Britons in "shellshock."
Remote-Controlled Airport A Reality In Sweden
Sweden is the first country in the world to get a remote-controlled airport. That means flights are guided by operators sitting miles away.
Bikes Only: London Approves New Cyclist Superhighway Plan
London Mayor Boris Johnson will change some of London's busiest roads and intersections, in a few cases banning all traffic except cyclists from making turns.
French Comedian Dieudonne Goes On Trial For 'Defending Terrorism'
The charges stem from comments he made on Facebook after the deadly attack on the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo. The case has sparked debate in France about the limits of free speech in the country.
As Tension Grows, Should U.S. Offer 'Lethal Aid' To Ukraine?
With violence and tension increasing in Ukraine, some international observers say that now is the time for the U.S. and European allies to step in and offer lethal military aid to Kiev.
U.K. Lawmakers Allow Scientists To Attempt 'DNA Transplants'
The British Parliament has voted to allow scientists to attempt to do "DNA transplants" on women's eggs to try to help them have healthy babies. Doctors want to do this to help families carrying devastating "mitochondrial diseases." But opponents question whether transferring DNA from healthy eggs into the eggs of women carrying these diseases is safe, and whether it would open the door to "designer babies."