Australian States And Retail Chains Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
While environmental groups and many shoppers are applauding the change, the initial implementation has been tense at times.
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Infamous French Criminal Escapes Prison In A Helicopter
Perhaps the most unbelievable thing about Redoine Faid's prison break is that it's the second time he's done it. He used explosives to escape from a different prison in 2013.
'I Hope To God We Will Be Safe': Refugees In Lebanon Start Returning To Syria
The Lebanese government is encouraging departures, but the U.N. objects. "We are at the service of the refugees," says a Lebanese security official, "but we have reached the limit of our capability."
Mexicans Go To The Polls
Mexicans cast ballots on Sunday to elect their next president. The candidate well ahead of the others in polls is Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a leftist who has tried twice before for the presidency.
Protesters Across The Country Rally Against Trump's Immigration Policies
The demonstrations drew thousands of citizens who called for an end to the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy and immediate action to reunite separated families.
The Big Debate: Soccer Or Football?
Every four years during the World Cup, it becomes a much bigger debate: Why do Americans call it soccer instead of football? You might be surprised to learn where "soccer" gets its roots.
In Mexico's Elections, Women Are Running In Unprecedented Numbers
Elections are Sunday, and more than 3,000 women are running for office. "We women will continue to work three times as hard as men," says one candidate.
Canadians Rally Around Retaliatory Tariffs Aimed At The U.S.
Among the items targeted in retaliatory tariffs: ketchup, powerboats, dishwashing liquid, steel and aluminum. And gherkins. Canadian businesses have flooded a Canadian pickle business with new orders.
The EU, Merkel And Migration
EU leaders have agreed on measures to vet migrants and restrict their movements. Will this satisfy Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition partner and prevent Germany's government from collapsing?
Ottawa Bird Eggs Get Moved
Construction of the Ottawa Bluesfest's main stage was briefly halted by a nest of eggs, tended by a protected bird. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Monika Melichar who relocated the eggs.