Missing Lynx? Search Continues For Mystery French Feline
The animal, which was spotted Thursday, was initially thought to be a tiger. Officials now say it's not, but they aren't sure what it is. One theory is that it's a lynx.
Europe
Russian Troops, Supplies Pour Over Border Into Eastern Ukraine
This week, NATO confirmed reports of Russian troops entering eastern Ukraine. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to The New York Times' Andrew Kramer for an update on the fighting.
Experts Recover More Remains From MH17 Debris Site
Experts from the Netherlands say they hope to recover much of the wreckage in the next week or so. But the investigation is still being disrupted by security and political issues.
11th Earl Of Sandwich Weighs In On British Labor Issue
The question is whether a sandwich-making company should hire migrant laborers from Hungary. Media outlets can report: The earl of Sandwich says Hungary workers make good sandwiches.
FIFA Clears Qatar, Russia Of World Cup Corruption, Ignites Furor
A report by a German judge examined the actions of countries that bid to stage the World Cup in 2018 and 2022. But the lawyer on whose work the report was based called it "incomplete and erroneous."
Photo Shows Lander Sitting On Comet After Bounce-Landing
Before the Philae lander came to rest on the surface of a comet Wednesday, it bounced — twice. The lander weighs far less on the comet than it did on Earth.
Russia And The West: Close Encounters Of The Cold War Kind
Russia and Western countries have had several close encounters in the air and at sea recently. Russia says these are just routine military exercises, but NATO and its Nordic partners are alarmed.
Led Zeppelin Reunion Story Was Apparently False
Earlier this week, we reported on a story that suggested Led Zeppelin had been offered a lot of money to reunite, but it appears there have been no offers for a band reunion.
The Rare Place Where Israelis And Iranians Play Together
Iran and Israel are sworn enemies, but Germany is neutral ground where people from those countries can collaborate musically. Sistanagila, an Israeli-Iranian ensemble, is doing just that.
As U.S. Leads Growth, It Wants Others To Step Up
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has a message for the leaders of other advanced economies: You have to shape up! The global economy is relying too heavily on just the United States for growth.