Europe http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1124&ft=1&f=1124 Europe en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Europe http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1124&ft=1&f=1124 Obama Evokes Cold War In Speech At Berlin's Brandenburg Gate Against a backdrop that evoked the Cold War, President Obama renewed his push to reduce the world's nuclear stockpiles on Wednesday. Obama delivered an address outside the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. He also meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193576460&ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193576460&ft=1&f=1124 Against a backdrop that evoked the Cold War, President Obama renewed his push to reduce the world's nuclear stockpiles on Wednesday. Obama delivered an address outside the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. He also meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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]]> Obama To Renew Call To Reduce Nuclear Weapons President Obama met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday before giving a speech at Berlin's historic Brandenburg Gate. Fifty years ago next week, President Kennedy declared his support for the citizens of West Germany in his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/193383928/obama-to-renew-call-to-reduce-nuclear-weapons?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/193383928/obama-to-renew-call-to-reduce-nuclear-weapons?ft=1&f=1124 President Obama met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday before giving a speech at Berlin's historic Brandenburg Gate. Fifty years ago next week, President Kennedy declared his support for the citizens of West Germany in his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech.

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]]> Fashion's Victims: An Artist's Focus On Garment Workers More than 1,000 people were killed in the factory collapse in Bangladesh in April. Spanish companies were among those whose clothes were made at the facility. But there's a clash between the allure of low-cost fast fashion and consumer awareness of working conditions. A Spanish artist is doing her bit: She's drawing attention to workers' plight. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/19/192760190/fashions-victims-an-artists-focus-on-garment-workers?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/19/192760190/fashions-victims-an-artists-focus-on-garment-workers?ft=1&f=1124 More than 1,000 people were killed in the factory collapse in Bangladesh in April. Spanish companies were among those whose clothes were made at the facility. But there's a clash between the allure of low-cost fast fashion and consumer awareness of working conditions. A Spanish artist is doing her bit: She's drawing attention to workers' plight.

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]]> Parvum Opus: Followers Flock To Pope's Latin Twitter Feed The account has gained more than 100,000 followers worldwide in less than six months. Followers, who represent a wide variety of professions and religions, are convinced the language of the ancient Romans is perfectly suited to 21st century social media. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/19/188750518/parvum-opus-followers-flock-to-popes-latin-twitter-feed?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/19/188750518/parvum-opus-followers-flock-to-popes-latin-twitter-feed?ft=1&f=1124 The account has gained more than 100,000 followers worldwide in less than six months. Followers, who represent a wide variety of professions and religions, are convinced the language of the ancient Romans is perfectly suited to 21st century social media.

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]]> U.S., Europe May Share Intelligence, But Not Privacy Rules Revelations about U.S. surveillance programs have not only touched off a debate in America; they've also raised privacy questions in Europe, since big Internet companies operate in both places. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/17/192796078/u-s-europe-may-share-intelligence-but-not-privacy-rules?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/17/192796078/u-s-europe-may-share-intelligence-but-not-privacy-rules?ft=1&f=1124 Revelations about U.S. surveillance programs have not only touched off a debate in America; they've also raised privacy questions in Europe, since big Internet companies operate in both places.

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]]> British Leader: Trendsetter, Or A Bit Too Casual? The Group of Eight summits can sometimes be a little short on real news. Perhaps that's why the British media was writing about Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to scrap his jacket and tie. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/18/193091128/british-leader-trend-setter-or-a-bit-too-casual?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/06/18/193091128/british-leader-trend-setter-or-a-bit-too-casual?ft=1&f=1124 The Group of Eight summits can sometimes be a little short on real news. Perhaps that's why the British media was writing about Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to scrap his jacket and tie.

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]]> European Aviation Firms Spotlighted At Paris Air Show The world's premier commercial and military aviation and space trade fair is underway. The Paris Air Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The competition between European and U.S. plane makers Airbus and Boeing is a staple of the show. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/192996794/european-aviation-firms-spotlighted-at-paris-air-show?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/192996794/european-aviation-firms-spotlighted-at-paris-air-show?ft=1&f=1124 The world's premier commercial and military aviation and space trade fair is underway. The Paris Air Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The competition between European and U.S. plane makers Airbus and Boeing is a staple of the show.

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]]> G-8 Leaders Wrap Up Summit In Nothern Ireland The G-8 leaders reached some agreement on steps to shore up the still-weak global economy. But Russia remains an outlier in the group when it comes to addressing the bloody civil war in Syria. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/192996798/obama-to-attend-2nd-day-of-g-8-summit?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/192996798/obama-to-attend-2nd-day-of-g-8-summit?ft=1&f=1124 The G-8 leaders reached some agreement on steps to shore up the still-weak global economy. But Russia remains an outlier in the group when it comes to addressing the bloody civil war in Syria.

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]]> Nigella Lawson's Husband Cautioned By Police For Assault Police reportedly questioned former advertising executive Charles Saatchi for five hours Monday, after pictures emerged of him with hands around the throat of his wife, TV personality Nigella Lawson. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/17/192872858/nigella-lawsons-husband-cautioned-by-police-for-assault?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/17/192872858/nigella-lawsons-husband-cautioned-by-police-for-assault?ft=1&f=1124 Police reportedly questioned former advertising executive Charles Saatchi for five hours Monday, after pictures emerged of him with hands around the throat of his wife, TV personality Nigella Lawson.

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]]> Northern Ireland A Poignant Location For G-8 Summit Northern Ireland is host to this year's G-8 summit and is using the international attention to showcase local vistas, golf courses and how far the area has come since the days of brutal political violence. Melissa Block speaks with Peter Shirlow of Queen's University in Belfast about the changes he's seen and where Northern Ireland is today. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/192790967/northern-ireland-a-poignant-location-for-g-8-summit?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/192790967/northern-ireland-a-poignant-location-for-g-8-summit?ft=1&f=1124 Northern Ireland is host to this year's G-8 summit and is using the international attention to showcase local vistas, golf courses and how far the area has come since the days of brutal political violence. Melissa Block speaks with Peter Shirlow of Queen's University in Belfast about the changes he's seen and where Northern Ireland is today.

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]]> Italian University Spreads The 'Gelato Gospel' Among the many culinary treats Italy has given the world is gelato, a frozen dessert with roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Gelato lovers from all over the world are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato-making. Here's a free lesson: Don't call it ice cream. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/189519327/italian-university-spreads-the-gelato-gospel?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/17/189519327/italian-university-spreads-the-gelato-gospel?ft=1&f=1124 Among the many culinary treats Italy has given the world is gelato, a frozen dessert with roots in ancient Mesopotamia. Gelato lovers from all over the world are flocking to a university outside Bologna, Italy, to master the art of gelato-making. Here's a free lesson: Don't call it ice cream.

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]]> WWII 'Deserters': Stories Of Men Who Left The Front Lines In his new book, journalist Charles Glass explores the little-known history of thousands of American and British soldiers who deserted during World War II. Glass describes how the strain of war can push a soldier to the breaking point — and how the line between courage and cowardice is never simple. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/189275754/wwii-deserters-stories-of-men-who-left-the-front-lines?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/189275754/wwii-deserters-stories-of-men-who-left-the-front-lines?ft=1&f=1124 In his new book, journalist Charles Glass explores the little-known history of thousands of American and British soldiers who deserted during World War II. Glass describes how the strain of war can push a soldier to the breaking point — and how the line between courage and cowardice is never simple.

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]]> Economists To G-8: Want Growth? Try This Economists hope the leaders of major economies gathering in Northern Ireland will discuss expanding global trade. Since interest rates can't be lowered much further, analysts say, trade will be a key catalyst for growth. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191723920/economists-see-trade-as-key-to-world-growth?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191723920/economists-see-trade-as-key-to-world-growth?ft=1&f=1124 Economists hope the leaders of major economies gathering in Northern Ireland will discuss expanding global trade. Since interest rates can't be lowered much further, analysts say, trade will be a key catalyst for growth.

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]]> 'Guardian': Documents Show Britain, U.S. Spied At World Summits This is the latest revelation to come from documents leaked by Edward Snowden. They purportedly show that Britain and the United States spied on their allies during G-20 summit meetings in England in 2009. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/17/192631660/guardian-documents-show-britain-u-s-spied-at-world-summits?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/17/192631660/guardian-documents-show-britain-u-s-spied-at-world-summits?ft=1&f=1124 This is the latest revelation to come from documents leaked by Edward Snowden. They purportedly show that Britain and the United States spied on their allies during G-20 summit meetings in England in 2009.

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]]> Poor Economy Encourages Scientists To Leave Spain More than 40,000 scientists in Spain have signed a petition calling on their government to freeze budget cuts blamed for an exodus of the country's best and brightest researchers. As the Spanish government struggles to avoid a bailout, it has cut the number of university jobs and research grants. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/192596390/poor-economy-encourages-scientists-to-leave-spain?ft=1&f=1124 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/192596390/poor-economy-encourages-scientists-to-leave-spain?ft=1&f=1124 More than 40,000 scientists in Spain have signed a petition calling on their government to freeze budget cuts blamed for an exodus of the country's best and brightest researchers. As the Spanish government struggles to avoid a bailout, it has cut the number of university jobs and research grants.

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