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Investigation Continues; Raids Conducted Across France
Monday, November 16, 2015
French police conducted raid Sunday night in Paris and across much of France, as they searched for suspects linked to Friday's attacks in Paris.
Living Through The Paris Attacks, As A Reporter And Resident
Sunday, November 15, 2015
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Amid Shattered Glass And Bloodstained Pavement, Parisians Seek To Cope
Saturday, November 14, 2015
More than 120 people have been killed and 350 injured in a series of terrorist attacks in Paris. The assault left Parisians in a state of shock, feeling under siege even a day later.
Assessing The Devastation, On The Day After The Paris Massacres
Saturday, November 14, 2015
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Paris On Lock Down After Series Of Attacks Kill At Least 100
Friday, November 13, 2015
Paris is on lock down Friday night after a series of bombings and gun attacks that are said to have killed more than 100 people.
Hostage Situation Ends At Concert Hall In Center Of Paris
Friday, November 13, 2015
Police stormed a concert hall in Paris where a number of people were being held hostage. French media described a scene of carnage inside.
French President Declares State Of Emergency After Paris Attacks
Friday, November 13, 2015
Francois Hollande declared a state of emergency after the attacks that have left up to 60 dead, French media say. President Obama called the attacks an "outrageous attempt to terrorize civilians."
At Least 18 Dead In Series Of Attacks In Paris
Friday, November 13, 2015
At least 18 people have died in attacks at a bar and a concert hall in Paris. There are also reports of explosions near the French National Stadium where France was playing Germany in a soccer match.
Migrants Find Short-Term Refuge In French Shanty Town
Sunday, November 08, 2015
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For Migrants In France, Life In 'The Jungle' Has Changed
Thursday, November 05, 2015
NPR Paris correspondent Eleanor Beardsley was on assignment in Calais, France, and sends this postcard about conditions at the migrant camp known as "The Jungle."
The Jungle, that squalid camp where migrants live in the rough in the dunes of Calais, has transformed. I was there about five months ago, ...
Tunisia Fact Check: Clarifying Some Points
Wednesday, November 04, 2015
Tunisia is touted as the great success story of the Arab Spring. How democratic does Tunisia really look these days?
Syrian Author Finds 'The Arab Of The Future' In His Own Past
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Riad Sattouf is a Syrian-French cartoonist who brings to life the Middle East in the 1980s. Published as a graphic novel, it provides a humorous and intimate view of the author's youth.
Dutch Investigators Say Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Downed By Russian Missile
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
A report on the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 has been released in the Netherlands. The report says the plane was shot down by a Russian-built missile, but the question of ...
Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Friday, October 09, 2015
Leaders of Tunisia's political factions win the Nobel peace prize for guiding the country through a political transition that's been a lot more peaceful than transitions in neighboring countries.
French Ad Campaign Aims To Keep Youths From Fighting In Syria
Friday, October 09, 2015
The French government has launched an ad campaign to dissuade young people from going to Syria to join ISIS militants. The TV spots draw on parents' pain at the loss of their children to jihad.
After Harrowing Journey, Syrian Teacher Finally Rests In Germany
Tuesday, October 06, 2015
After a harrowing and exhausting month-long journey, Syrian teacher Monzer Omar has finally reached Germany. Rested but restless, he's anxious to start his new life and send for his family.
German Auto Industry Tries To Calculate Damage Caused By VW Scandal
Monday, September 28, 2015
At the Frankfurt Motor Show this weekend, the topic on everyone's mind was the continued fallout from the VW emissions scandal.
VW Emissions Scandal Hovers Over German Car Show
Sunday, September 27, 2015
The Frankfurt Auto Show is a car lover's paradise. You're plunged into a world of gleaming new cars and cutting edge technology. You'd think it would be the perfect place to get the scoop on the Volkswagen scandal.
But no one working for Volkswagen, Porsche or Audi will talk about ...
For Some Industry Observers, Volkswagen CEO Change Spells A Missed Chance
Friday, September 25, 2015
Volkswagen has chosen a new CEO, with a mission to win back the trust of VW customers following the emissions scandal that brought down his predecessor. But some critics say the compa...
Volkswagen's Scandal Hits Its German Hometown Hard
Friday, September 25, 2015
Workers at Volkswagen headquarters in Germany are mostly tight-lipped about the company's involvement in a vast emissions scandal, but local residents say they are shocked — and worried about VW's future.