For This Reindeer, The Game Is Hide And Seek
Tinsel, a rare albino reindeer who is the main attraction at a Christmas tree farm in England, has hoofed it. After escaping his enclosure, he remains on the loose.
Europe
U.K. Security Experts Worried About Terrorist Attack Around Christmas
Counterterrorism officials in the U.S. and the United Kingdom have discussed an outright ban on hand-carried luggage aboard airplanes in the wake of reports of a possible attack.
Protesters In Moscow Demand Explanation For Health Care Cuts
Several thousand demonstrators marched on Sunday to protest the government's plan to eliminate jobs for up to 10,000 doctors and close 28 of Moscow's hospitals due to budget cuts.
Syrian Refugees Find Little Comfort In Greece
Many Syrians fleeing war hope to get to northern Europe. An increasingly popular route is across the Mediterranean to Greece. Those who make it safely often face dire conditions when they arrive.
Shetland Oil Money Can't Unravel Islanders' Knitting Lifestyle
The Shetland Islands have a knitting tradition that goes back centuries. The islanders' style persists, despite their modern wealth. This story originally aired July 2 on All Things Considered.
13,000 Modern Slaves Working In U.K., London Says
The Home Office says a re-analysis of its statistics shows more trafficked individuals — including women and children forced into prostitution — than previously thought.
For Northern Ireland, Wounds From 'The Troubles' Are Still Raw
Sixteen years after the much-heralded Good Friday Agreement between Protestant and Catholic forces in Northern Ireland, walls separating neighborhoods are a sign of how profoundly divided it remains.
America's Black Friday Craziness Has Crossed The Pond
The wild discount shopping that once was only a U.S. phenomenon has caught on in the U.K. and elsewhere, thanks largely to online retail giant Amazon.
Eastern Ukraine Fighting Delays Identifying Airline Crash Victims
It's been four months since a civilian airliner was shot down, killing all 298 people on board. While many bodies have been identified, human remains are still being recovered from the crash site.
Sun, Sand And Offshore Drilling In Spain's Famed Canary Islands
Highly reliant on oil imports, Spain's government is encouraging oil exploration off the coast of the Canary Islands. But locals say the drilling threatens the natural attractions that draw tourists.