Scottish band, Shooglenifty has been playing good time roots music peppered with Scottish-isms for 17 years. Their latest CD, "Troots," is no exception. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets a lesson in translation.
The body heat from the hundreds of thousands of commuters who use Stockholm's Central Station will be harnessed to heat a nearby office building. Deutsche Welle Radio's Aarni Kuoopamaki reports.
The World's Gerry Hadden reports on the controversy surrounding France's nuclear dealings with Arab countries: President Nicolas Sarkozy has or is negotiating the sale of French nuclear power plants to countries such as Libya, Morocco
East Germany's Secret Service, or Stasi, kept extensive records on its citizens during the Cold War but tried to destroy them when its government toppled in 1989, but now German computer scientists are trying to repair those documents
The answer to today's Geo Quiz is the Scottish Highlands, where "phone boxes" -- what we call public phone booths -- are in danger of becoming a thing of the past - but not without a fight.
Davos, Switzerland is getting a lot of attention this week as the site of The World Economic Forum, but it's also drawing other forums that are exploring other subjects, like the science of love
The World's Gerry Hadden reports on Italy's political crisis as yesterday the country's center-left coalition government fell, after a raucous and -- some say -- undignified -- debate in the Italian parliament.
Britons are having a tough time shopping for vegetables. Lettuce, broccoli and zucchini are among the greens in short supply — so short that supermarkets are rationing them.
In one of his first acts as president, Trump reintroduced the global gag rule, enacted by Ronald Reagan in 1984, which prohibits foreign charities from using US federal funding to provide abortion services, information, counseling or referrals.
In the face of growing heat over its links to Moscow, Trump's administration appears to be backing off the warm words used earlier for the former Cold War foe.
Inspired by real events, the movie "Land of Mine" tells the story of a group of young German POWs who are captured by the Danish army and forced to dig up land mines along Denmark's coast.
In Poland, a recently opened WWII museum was embroiled in a standoff with its own government over the correct version of history. And the nationalist government has won.
Shakespeare's London theater was only one of many open at the turn of the 17th century. A new project is aiming to rediscover some of those forgotten masterpieces.
"I submit myself before the French people, because only the ballot box, and not an investigation directed against me, can decide who will be the next president of the republic," Fillon said.
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Global Politics
Why the shortage of veggies in UK shops? Lettuce find out.
The World
February 03, 2017
Britons are having a tough time shopping for vegetables. Lettuce, broccoli and zucchini are among the greens in short supply — so short that supermarkets are rationing them.
Justice
Brussels to host fundraising conference after Trump's anti-abortion move
Agence France-Presse
February 09, 2017
In one of his first acts as president, Trump reintroduced the global gag rule, enacted by Ronald Reagan in 1984, which prohibits foreign charities from using US federal funding to provide abortion services, information, counseling or referrals.
Media
The German military’s recruiting videos are so much more than an ad campaign
GlobalPost
February 13, 2017
“The Recruits,” a 90-part YouTube miniseries, has become a cult sensation.
Conflict
For war refugees, sanctuary in the West isn’t always a happy ending
GlobalPost
February 15, 2017
Why some who gain asylum abroad choose to return to the dangers of home.
Global Politics
As US vows loyalty to allies, Russia seeks a 'post-West' world order
Agence France-Presse
February 18, 2017
In the face of growing heat over its links to Moscow, Trump's administration appears to be backing off the warm words used earlier for the former Cold War foe.
Arts
Denmark's dark past is up for an Oscar
The World
February 21, 2017
Inspired by real events, the movie "Land of Mine" tells the story of a group of young German POWs who are captured by the Danish army and forced to dig up land mines along Denmark's coast.
Culture
Poland’s right-wing government thinks this WWII museum isn’t ‘glorious’ enough
The World
February 23, 2017
Updated
In Poland, a recently opened WWII museum was embroiled in a standoff with its own government over the correct version of history. And the nationalist government has won.
Arts
Guess what? Shakespeare didn't start the theater scene in England.
The World
March 02, 2017
Shakespeare's London theater was only one of many open at the turn of the 17th century. A new project is aiming to rediscover some of those forgotten masterpieces.
Justice
Fillon faces 'fake job' charges but stays in French campaign for president
Agence France-Presse
March 01, 2017
"I submit myself before the French people, because only the ballot box, and not an investigation directed against me, can decide who will be the next president of the republic," Fillon said.
Conflict
Candlelight vigil honors victims of Wednesday's terror attack in London
The World
March 23, 2017
Updated
Three victims and the attacker died, while dozens of people from multiple countries were injured.