Oct 13th, 2008 · Columbus Day is traditionally marked by going to parades that honor the man credited with "discovering" America. But for Native Americans, whose ancestors were displaced and marginalized by the European journey to this continent, it's a day of somber reflection or even mourning.
Oct 12th, 2008 · Europe is taking stronger, coordinated action to restore confidence in the continent's banking system. Fifteen euro zone countries have agreed to guarantee future loans among banks through the end of next year, according to French President Nicolas Sarkozy. NPR's Frank Langfitt talks to host Andrea Seabrook about European credit markets, which have seized up as there as they have in the U.S.
Aug 26th, 2008 · People spend a lot of money on GPS directional systems, but it turns out all they need is a cow. Researchers say cattle seem to have some kind of internal compass. They studied satellite photos of thousands of cows around the world. No matter which continent they're on, grazing or resting cows tend to align themselves north and south. Call it CPS: You can find your way as long as you know which end is north.
Aug 19th, 2008 · A dollar won't buy you much in Europe these days. But three books set on the continent offer a full immersion in "la dolce vita" — at minimal cost.
Aug 1st, 2008 · Business owners and shopkeepers are the vanguard of China's ever-expanding presence in Africa. One scholar says China is hungry for the continent's raw materials and warns that the relationship is unbalanced.
Jul 15th, 2008 · In his new novel, The Enchantress of Florence, Salman Rushdie blends history and fantasy to recount the tale of a lost princess. The lavish epic spans multiple decades and continents.
Jun 16th, 2008 · Leaders from around the world are working hard to make Africa a viable player in the global economy. The African Progress Panel, which embodies the group, releases its first report today. Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan chairs the panel and explains the report and weighs in on the continent's political conflicts.
Jun 13th, 2008 · During his trips to Europe, President Bush became accustomed to mass demonstrations. But as his time in office nears an end, European animosity is waning, and there are plenty of signs that the continent is looking past Bush to the next occupant of the White House.