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Germany Bans 'My Friend Cayla' Doll Over Spying Concerns

4:43pm February 20, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Germany has banned an interactive doll manufactured by an American company that German regulators charge can spy on children and collect personal data from them and their parents. But some consumer watchdogs say the ban alone is not enough.

Trump Administration Officials Reassure Europeans On NATO And Russia

4:43pm February 20, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary James Mattis have offered words of reassurance to European officials worried about NATO and Russia due to contradicting statements from the president over the last few months. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jacob Parakilas of Chatham House, a think tank in London, about how Europeans are reacting.

President Trump speaks during his campaign-style rally at Orlando Melbourne International Airport in Florida on Saturday.

Trump Says, 'Look What's Happening In Sweden.' Sweden Asks, 'Wait, What?'

1:09pm February 20, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

In a speech Saturday, President Trump listed Sweden among countries that have suffered terrorist attacks, pointing to an incident Friday. Only problem is, Swedes had no idea what he was talking about.

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Whoops: Michelin Star Goes To Wrong French Restaurant

6:25am February 20, 2017

A cafe in Bourges, France, thought it won a top rating for its food. Great news — except the star was meant for a restaurant with the same name 100 miles away.

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America's European Allies Still Seeing Mixed Messages From Trump Administration

6:51pm February 19, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Mike Pence addressed world leaders on his first overseas trip as vice president. But he and other administration officials at the Munich Security Conference didn't completely reassure European allies.

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Protests In Paris Over Alleged Rape Of Black Man By Police

7:58am February 19, 2017

People in Paris' suburbs have been protesting an alleged rape of a young black man by police. Political science professor Karim Amellal discusses the case and the upcoming presidential election.

The State Of U.S.-Russian Relations

7:54am February 18, 2017

As reports emerge about links between Trump aides and Russia, Scott Simon speaks with Jane Harman, president of the Wilson Center, about the current relationship between the two countries.

Pence And Mattis Commit To NATO, But Ask Europe For More Help

7:54am February 18, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary James Mattis talked at the Munich Security Conference this week. They reinforced the U.S. commitment to NATO and asked other countries to spend more.

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Europeans Look To U.S. Officials For Reassurance At Munich Conference

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Senior members of the Trump administration will attend the Munich Security Conference on Friday, which is the first chance for many foreign defense and policy officials to hear directly from the new U.S. government.

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Germany has banned the My Friend Cayla dolls, which are also the subject of a complaint by privacy groups in the U.S. who say the toys spy on children.

Banned In Germany: Kids' Doll Is Labeled An Espionage Device

12:24pm February 17, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The doll Cayla looks like an everyday toy and gives no notice that it collects and transmits everything it hears, German regulators say.