Philip Reeves http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2101062&ft=1&f=2101062 Philip Reeves is an award-winning veteran foreign correspondent who covers Europe out of NPR's bureau in London. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Philip Reeves http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2101062&ft=1&f=2101062 Murder In South London Treated As Terrorist Attack A man was hacked to death in daylight near a military barracks in Woolwich. A local parliamentarian says the dead man was a British soldier. Media reports say two young men hit the victim in a car, then used a machete and butcher's knives to kill him in the street. One witness reportedly said the assailants stood around, waving knives and a gun, and asked people to film them. The government has called an urgent meeting of its crisis response committee. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186082399&ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186082399&ft=1&f=2101062 A man was hacked to death in daylight near a military barracks in Woolwich. A local parliamentarian says the dead man was a British soldier. Media reports say two young men hit the victim in a car, then used a machete and butcher's knives to kill him in the street. One witness reportedly said the assailants stood around, waving knives and a gun, and asked people to film them. The government has called an urgent meeting of its crisis response committee.

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]]> Riots In Sweden. That's Right. Sweden Sweden has a global reputation as a smoothly run, harmonious nation. But following the death of an immigrant, three nights of rioting have prompted some soul-searching. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/22/186042744/riots-in-sweden-thats-right-sweden?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/22/186042744/riots-in-sweden-thats-right-sweden?ft=1&f=2101062 Sweden has a global reputation as a smoothly run, harmonious nation. But following the death of an immigrant, three nights of rioting have prompted some soul-searching.

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]]> Alex Ferguson: A Legendary Manager For An Iconic Franchise Alex Ferguson, who is stepping down after 27 years at the helm of Manchester United, is widely regarded as the most successful British soccer manager ever. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/08/182235158/alex-ferguson-a-legendary-manager-for-an-iconic-franchise?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/08/182235158/alex-ferguson-a-legendary-manager-for-an-iconic-franchise?ft=1&f=2101062 Alex Ferguson, who is stepping down after 27 years at the helm of Manchester United, is widely regarded as the most successful British soccer manager ever.

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]]> For Some Britons, Thatcher's Death Provokes Celebrations Critics of the former prime minister have not remained silent in the wake of her death. Some Britons have openly celebrated her passing, with harsh graffiti, cyberattacks, drinking in the streets and even fireworks. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/10/176779058/for-some-britions-thatchers-death-provokes-celebrations?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/10/176779058/for-some-britions-thatchers-death-provokes-celebrations?ft=1&f=2101062 Critics of the former prime minister have not remained silent in the wake of her death. Some Britons have openly celebrated her passing, with harsh graffiti, cyberattacks, drinking in the streets and even fireworks.

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]]> Britons Looks Back At The Life And Legacy Of Margaret Thatcher Britons remember the Margaret Thatcher era, her conservative principles, her determination and her record as prime minister. Thatcher, known as the "Iron Lady", died Monday following a stroke. She was 87. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/08/176597451/britons-looks-back-at-the-life-and-legacy-of-margaret-thatcher?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/08/176597451/britons-looks-back-at-the-life-and-legacy-of-margaret-thatcher?ft=1&f=2101062 Britons remember the Margaret Thatcher era, her conservative principles, her determination and her record as prime minister. Thatcher, known as the "Iron Lady", died Monday following a stroke. She was 87.

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]]> Margaret Thatcher's Life And Legacy In Britain Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died Monday at age 87. Known as the Iron Lady, Thatcher was the leader of Britain's conservatives from 1979 to 1990. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/08/176557035/margaret-thatchers-life-and-legacy-in-britain?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/08/176557035/margaret-thatchers-life-and-legacy-in-britain?ft=1&f=2101062 Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died Monday at age 87. Known as the Iron Lady, Thatcher was the leader of Britain's conservatives from 1979 to 1990.

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]]> Rolling Stones To Return To Hyde Park After 44 Years The Stones' 1969 concert at the park drew 250,000 people and was tinged with sorrow, coming just two days after the death of founding member Brian Jones. Just before performing, Mick Jagger silenced the crowd for a remembrance of Jones. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/04/176267957/rolling-stones-to-return-to-hyde-park-after-44-years?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/04/176267957/rolling-stones-to-return-to-hyde-park-after-44-years?ft=1&f=2101062 The Stones' 1969 concert at the park drew 250,000 people and was tinged with sorrow, coming just two days after the death of founding member Brian Jones. Just before performing, Mick Jagger silenced the crowd for a remembrance of Jones.

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]]> Soccer Coach And Self-Proclaimed Fascist Runs Into Trouble Again In U.K. Italian Paolo di Canio's appointment as coach of the struggling Sunderland Football Club has reignited an old controversy over his comment in 2005 that "I am a fascist, not a racist" in describing his political beliefs at the time. After his appointment as Sunderland coach was announced Tuesday, he said it was "stupid and ridiculous" for that statement to be raised again after his many attempts to clarify it. DiCanio had an excellent record as a player. Though he had a fiery temperament, he was also honored for sportsmanship. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/176054106/soccer-coach-and-self-proclaimed-fascist-runs-into-trouble-again-in-u-k?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/176054106/soccer-coach-and-self-proclaimed-fascist-runs-into-trouble-again-in-u-k?ft=1&f=2101062 Italian Paolo di Canio's appointment as coach of the struggling Sunderland Football Club has reignited an old controversy over his comment in 2005 that "I am a fascist, not a racist" in describing his political beliefs at the time. After his appointment as Sunderland coach was announced Tuesday, he said it was "stupid and ridiculous" for that statement to be raised again after his many attempts to clarify it. DiCanio had an excellent record as a player. Though he had a fiery temperament, he was also honored for sportsmanship.

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]]> Exiled Russian Oligarch's Death Launches British Probe Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky died over the weekend in London. The oligarch made a fortune when the Soviet Union broke up but after disagreements with Russia's president, he sought and received asylum in Britain in 2003. In Britain, there's intense speculation over whether the Kremlin wanted him dead. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/25/175234456/exiled-russian-oligarchs-death-launches-probe?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/25/175234456/exiled-russian-oligarchs-death-launches-probe?ft=1&f=2101062 Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky died over the weekend in London. The oligarch made a fortune when the Soviet Union broke up but after disagreements with Russia's president, he sought and received asylum in Britain in 2003. In Britain, there's intense speculation over whether the Kremlin wanted him dead.

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]]> Britain Goes After Pot Growers With 'Scratch And Sniff' Cards More than 200,000 marijuana-scented cards are being sent out to help educate the public on the smell of cannabis. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/22/175032753/britain-goes-after-pot-growers-with-scratch-and-sniff-cards?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/22/175032753/britain-goes-after-pot-growers-with-scratch-and-sniff-cards?ft=1&f=2101062 More than 200,000 marijuana-scented cards are being sent out to help educate the public on the smell of cannabis.

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]]> Far Before Pope Francis, Jesuits Were Repressed By Some Roman Catholic Leaders Pope Francis' status as the first Jesuit marks a momentous milestone in history. Relations between Jesuits and the Vatican have seen deep crises in the 479 years since the order was founded as humble missionaries. Their growing power and monopoly over education generated suspicion and hostility around Europe. In the 18th century, Jesuits were repressed by some of Europe's Catholic super-powers — Portugal, Spain, France. Emaciated, ragged Jesuit priests began roaming Europe, looking for refuge. Pressured by temporal powers, Pope Clement 14th jailed the Jesuits' leader, banned the order, closed their premises, and shared out their wine collection among his cardinals. There were further tensions in the 20th century in Latin America, between the Polish anti-Soviet Pope John II and Jesuits in Latin America, who were seen as too doctrinally close to Marxists opposing military dictatorships there. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174443505/far-before-pope-francis-jesuits-were-repressed-by-some-roman-catholic-leaders?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174443505/far-before-pope-francis-jesuits-were-repressed-by-some-roman-catholic-leaders?ft=1&f=2101062 Pope Francis' status as the first Jesuit marks a momentous milestone in history. Relations between Jesuits and the Vatican have seen deep crises in the 479 years since the order was founded as humble missionaries. Their growing power and monopoly over education generated suspicion and hostility around Europe. In the 18th century, Jesuits were repressed by some of Europe's Catholic super-powers — Portugal, Spain, France. Emaciated, ragged Jesuit priests began roaming Europe, looking for refuge. Pressured by temporal powers, Pope Clement 14th jailed the Jesuits' leader, banned the order, closed their premises, and shared out their wine collection among his cardinals. There were further tensions in the 20th century in Latin America, between the Polish anti-Soviet Pope John II and Jesuits in Latin America, who were seen as too doctrinally close to Marxists opposing military dictatorships there.

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]]> Selection Of Argentine Pope Surprises Some Vatican Observers Melissa Block talks to Philip Reeves about reaction to the selection of a new pope to lead the Catholic Church, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/13/174231275/selection-of-argentine-pope-surprises-some-vatican-observers?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/13/174231275/selection-of-argentine-pope-surprises-some-vatican-observers?ft=1&f=2101062 Melissa Block talks to Philip Reeves about reaction to the selection of a new pope to lead the Catholic Church, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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]]> First Day Of Catholic Cardinals' Conclave Rich In Ceremony On Tuesday, 115 cardinals convened, celebrated mass and then entered the Sistine Chapel for the first day of closed door deliberations on who should be the next pope. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174136078/first-day-of-catholic-cardinals-conclave-rich-in-ceremony?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174136078/first-day-of-catholic-cardinals-conclave-rich-in-ceremony?ft=1&f=2101062 On Tuesday, 115 cardinals convened, celebrated mass and then entered the Sistine Chapel for the first day of closed door deliberations on who should be the next pope.

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]]> Power To Select Pope Rests With 115 'Princes' The task of choosing the next pope falls to 115 red-robed cardinals, known by the faithful as the "princes" of the Catholic Church. Their average age is 72 — and they are all men. We examine how they came to have this massive responsibility, and how some Catholics resent their exclusive monopoly over electing pontiffs. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174080021/power-to-select-pope-rests-with-115-princes?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174080021/power-to-select-pope-rests-with-115-princes?ft=1&f=2101062 The task of choosing the next pope falls to 115 red-robed cardinals, known by the faithful as the "princes" of the Catholic Church. Their average age is 72 — and they are all men. We examine how they came to have this massive responsibility, and how some Catholics resent their exclusive monopoly over electing pontiffs.

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]]> A Rough Guide To The Papal Conclave On Tuesday, 115 "cardinal electors" will be locked inside the Vatican to begin the secretive process of selecting the new leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. It's one of the more spectacular and intriguing theatrical dramas on the planet. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/11/173991833/a-rough-guide-to-the-papal-conclave?ft=1&f=2101062 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/11/173991833/a-rough-guide-to-the-papal-conclave?ft=1&f=2101062 On Tuesday, 115 "cardinal electors" will be locked inside the Vatican to begin the secretive process of selecting the new leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. It's one of the more spectacular and intriguing theatrical dramas on the planet.

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