Renewed Fighting Threatens Truce In Eastern Ukraine
Pro-Russia separatists who control the city of Donetsk appear to have launched a push to take the city's airport, which is still defended by Kiev's forces.
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Covering Up With The Hijab May Aid Women's Body Image
A few studies have found that modest clothing is connected with a healthier body image. So a British psychologist looked at whether the hijab protected women against the pressure to be thin.
Shelling In Donetsk Rocks Cease-Fire In Ukraine
The cease-fire in eastern Ukraine is being tested, with intense fighting reported near the airport in Donetsk Saturday and Sunday. An NPR team in that city was forced to flee the shelling.
ISIS 'Are Not Muslims, They Are Monsters,' Cameron Says
This weekend, David Haines' family publicly asked his captors to contact them. Instead, the group released its third video showing a Western hostage being killed.
Estonia 'Spy' Dispute Could Be Russia Making Anti-NATO Mischief
It could be the next big spy movie: an Estonian intelligence agent nabbed by Russia on spy charges. Russia says he was spying on them; Estonia says he was kidnapped in a cross-border raid.
Cameron Condemns Execution Of British Aid Worker By ISIS
The Islamic State militant group released a video showing the execution of British aid worker David Haines. NPR's Lynn Neary talks with the BBC's Gordon Corera about the reaction in the U.K.
Scottish Author: 'We Want Control Over Our Destiny'
Scotland's independence vote is just a few days away. NPR's Lynn Neary talks to the best-selling Scottish novelist Val McDermid about her thoughts on the referendum.
Ukraine: Peace Disrupted By Barrage; Russia Sends New Aid Convoy
Rocket fire tested — but didn't break — a week-old cease-fire between Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists Friday night. And the EU made concessions to Russia on a trade pact.
Kate Bush Sells Out 22 Shows In Less Than 15 Minutes
Kate Bush fans have waited 35 years for her to go on tour. The rather reclusive British singer-songwriter has launched her first live shows since 1979 — but she's performing all of them in London.
Ukraine, Rebels Swap Prisoners As Part Of Cease-Fire Deal
The late-night prisoner exchange, involving dozens of captives on both sides, comes as the European Union has stepped up sanctions on Moscow for its involvement in the conflict.