Mideast Conflict Could Bog Down International Criminal Court
Palestinians have joined the court, hoping for war crimes investigations against Israel. This presents a challenge for the ICC, which has had its share of setbacks.
Europe
Eric Holder Heads To Paris In Wake Of Charlie Hebdo Attack
Attorney General Eric Holder is attending international talks in Paris after the deadly attack on the satirical newspaper, Charlie Hebdo. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Lauren Frayer in Paris.
Voices Of The Week: The 'Grim Reality' Of The Paris Attack
We hear perspectives on the Charlie Hebdo attack, from Secretary of State John Kerry, French philosopher Bernard Henri Levy, Conan Obrien, Imam Anjem Choudary and Somali-born writer Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
Despite Charlie Hebdo, Optimism On The Future Of Islam In Europe
A decade ago, Irshad Manji called for reform within Islam in her book, The Trouble with Islam Today. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Manji about her reaction to the recent events in France.
Overcrowded Hospitals Overwhelm U.K.'s National Health Service
Hospitals across Great Britain declared "major incidents" this past week, with non-emergency operations cancelled and extra staff called in to cope with overcrowded emergency rooms.
Editor Fears Paris Attack Will Fuel Extremism On The Far Right
France is reeling from attacks by Islamist extremists this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Natalie Nougayrède, former executive editor of Le Monde, about the future of French media and culture.
France Still Uneasy After 'Charlie Hebdo' Attacks
France remained on edge Saturday as security forces continued their search for a woman described as the partner of one of the gunmen. NPR's Arun Rath talks to reporter Lauren Frayer in Paris.
Authorities Search For Clues To Deadly Attacks In Paris
Reports now indicate that Hayat Boumeddiene — a woman initially thought to be part of Friday's siege of a kosher supermarket in Paris — may have left France in early January.
Who Carried Out The Paris Attacks?
Three assailants who allegedly carried out two separate attacks in and around the French capital this week were reportedly linked by religious zealotry and a 2010 prison-break plot.
Courted By The U.S. And Russia, Uzbekistan Ignores Critics
Uzbekistan has been a key partner for the U.S. in the Afghan war. Now that the U.S. role in that war is winding down, will Uzbekistan's poor human rights record become more of an issue?