Lauren Frayer appears in the following:
French Investigators Search For 6 More Terror Suspects
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Authorities believe the three gunmen may have had more accomplices than first thought. A total of 17 victims and the three gunmen died in three days of bloodshed last week.
In France's Muslim Community, Stories Of Heroism, And Some Fear
Monday, January 12, 2015
Muslims were among the first people at the scene of last week's attacks in Paris. An employee of the kosher supermarket saved hostages, and a policeman died responding to the Charlie Hebdo shootings.
World Leaders Join Thousands For Peace Rally In Paris
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Hundreds of thousands of people marched in the French capital and other cities Sunday in a demonstration of unity and defiance following the Paris terror attacks.
Hostage Sieges End In France, With Seven People Dead
Friday, January 09, 2015
Police in France have ended both of the hostage sieges they were facing in and near Paris. Three gunmen are dead, along with four of the hostages.
In France, Simultaneous Standoffs Erupt In Violence
Friday, January 09, 2015
NPR's Eleanor Beardsley and Lauren Frayer speak to Renee Montagne about the standoffs between police and gunmen, both at a kosher market and in a warehouse north of Paris.
A Review Of The Day's Violent Tumult In France
Friday, January 09, 2015
Two standoffs involving armed men in and around Paris have ended with the deaths of three suspects. The violence concludes days of strain and tumult after shootings at a French satirical magazine.
12 Victims Died In Shooting; We Learn More About Them
Friday, January 09, 2015
They were killed in Paris on Wednesday in France's deadliest terror attack in a generation. We're going to tell you about a few of them, including two police officers, gunned down in the line of duty.
In Paris And To Its North, 2 Standoffs Develop
Friday, January 09, 2015
French police have closed off a town north of Paris where two suspects in the Charlie Hebdo killings are thought to be hiding. Meanwhile, a second standoff is underway at a kosher market inside Paris.
French Police Swarm Town Looking For Shooting Suspects
Friday, January 09, 2015
In a town north of Paris, police are looking for the suspects in Wednesday's mass shooting at a satirical weekly. Authorities found an abandoned car that the suspects apparently used to flee the city.
France Observes Official Day Of Mourning After Attack
Thursday, January 08, 2015
Parisians responded to Wednesday's terrorist attack with a mixture of shock, fear and defiance.
Unemployment, Deflation Felt Acutely In Spain
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Spain's jobless rate still tops 23 percent and salaries are stagnant or declining. The Spanish economy is technically out of recession but many Spaniards still aren't celebrating.
Thalidomide Victims In Spain Still Waiting For Compensation
Sunday, December 28, 2014
More than five decades on, the battle for justice over birth defects caused by the drug thalidomide continues in only one European country: Spain.
Spanish victims of thalidomide are the only ones still left without compensation. Unlike most European countries, Spain never set up a compensation fund for victims, and ...
After 522 Years, Spain Seeks To Make Amends For Expulsion Of Jews
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Spain's monarchy decimated the Jewish population by expelling, killing or forcibly converting Jews in 1492. Now the country may offer their descendants Spanish citizenship.
The 85-Year-Old Widow Who's The Symbol Of Spain's Economic Woes
Monday, December 22, 2014
Carmen Martínez Ayuso lived a quiet life in her modest apartment in the southern suburbs of Madrid for 50 years. But at 85, she recently became a household name in Spain.
Now her anguished face is splashed across Spanish newspapers' front pages. She's a reminder that despite statistics showing the ...
At Last, Muslims Can Savor A Halal Spin On Spain's Famous Jamón
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Authentic jamón ibérico from free-range pigs fed on acorns is a key Spanish food that observant Muslims can't enjoy. But a Tunisian emigre is now making halal ham from lamb and beef in southern Spain.
After Law Requires Payments To Papers, Google News Shuts Down In Spain
Friday, December 12, 2014
In a victory for Spain's news outlets, aggregators are now required to pay the sites for linking to their content. But Google's choice could hurt the sites, limiting their global reach and influence.
Sun, Sand And Offshore Drilling In Spain's Famed Canary Islands
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Highly reliant on oil imports, Spain's government is encouraging oil exploration off the coast of the Canary Islands. But locals say the drilling threatens the natural attractions that draw tourists.
Tax Fraud Case In Spain Lingers Against Barcelona Soccer Star
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
One of the world's most famous soccer players, Lionel Messi, has broken 2 of the game's greatest records in less than a week. But his future in Spain is clouded by a tax fraud case against him.
Spanish Duchess Of Alba Remembered As A Colorful Figure
Friday, November 21, 2014
The funeral was held in Spain for the Duchess of Alba on Friday. She was one of Europe's most eccentric — and richest — aristocrats.
Catalonia Votes For Independence; Spain Says It Won't Happen
Monday, November 10, 2014
Spain's northeast region voted overwhelmingly in favor of breaking away. But the result won't be recognized by Spain, which says the vote was illegal.