In Shetland, Oil Shapes Debate Over Scottish Independence
In September, Scotland will vote on whether to break away from the United Kingdom and declare independence.So far, the debate has been largely about money: One poll says most voters would switch their...
View ArticleA Scottish Yarn: A Knit In Time Saves The Fabric Of Shetland Life
Drive around the Shetland Islands in the far north of Scotland, and at least one thing is immediately apparent: It's home to a lot of sheep. They're everywhere — wandering along the roadsides and on...
View ArticleIn Jerusalem, And Caught In A Crossfire Of Thrown Stones
Transcript ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Robert Siegel. Fighting continues today between Israelis and Palestinians. Israel said that Hamas militants fired dozens...
View ArticleOn Opposite Sides Of Israeli-Gaza Border, Feeling The Same Fears
More than 50 Palestinians have been killed and 450 wounded in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, rockets continue to fly toward Israel from Gaza, but so far, no Israelis have been...
View ArticleIsrael's Rocket Defense System Performs Well During Gaza Escalation
Israel's military says its rocket defense system, known as Iron Dome, has kept the country safe from Hamas rockets. The missile shield system may have its critics, but Israelis are still proud.
View ArticleAmong Israelis, Pressure Swells To Commence Ground War In Gaza
Transcript MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: As we mentioned, no Israelis have been killed by rocket fire, but one strike today did cause severe injuries and damage. Around 8:30 in the morning local time, a rocket...
View ArticleBetween Hamas And Israel, What Might An Endgame Look Like?
The last time Israel and Hamas fought each other was 2012. Back then, the conflict lasted eight days.Tuesday marks the eighth day of the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, which raises the...
View ArticleIsraeli-Gaza Conflict Squeezes Palestinian Leader On All Sides
While the Israel-Gaza conflict pits Israelis against Palestinians, it has also increased stress within the Palestinian leadership.The Gaza Strip is run by Hamas, which the U.S. considers a terrorist...
View ArticleA Brief Lull Shatters In Gaza, As Cease-Fire Falls Apart
An attempt at a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has broken down. Hamas rejected the terms of the cease-fire, and Israel renewed its campaign of air strikes on the Gaza Strip.
View ArticleOn Two Sides, Two Funerals — While Death Toll Mounts In Gaza
As the violence between Hamas and Israel continues, so too do the funerals that come in its wake. NPR correspondents Ari Shapiro and Emily Harris attended two such funerals today, in Tel Aviv and Gaza...
View ArticleIsraeli Forces Move Into Gaza, 'Terrorist Tunnels' In Cross Hairs
NPR's Ari Shapiro reports on the latest news from the Gaza Strip, where Israel has undertaken a ground invasion against Hamas operatives. It's the first time in five years that the Israeli military has...
View ArticleThe Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Remixed And Retweeted
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An Uneasy End To Ramadan In Gaza, Where Fighting Intensifies Once More
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View ArticleWhy Are Theater Tickets Cheaper On The West End Than On Broadway?
It's a Wednesday afternoon in London and a bunch of kids are standing outside a West End theater, giddily unaware that their parents have just shelled out a lot of money for the experience they're...
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In Gaza, A Glimmer Of Hope For Cease-Fire Is Snuffed Out Early
Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.Transcript ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A glimmer of hope in the battle in Gaza quickly vanished today. A three-day cease-fire had barely begun when...
View ArticleIt's Sunrise In London And Time For A Rave
At 6:30 in the morning, not many people have dancing on their mind. Freshly brewed coffee, perhaps, or the papers. Maybe some public radio. But not a party.On a street in East London, however, the sun...
View ArticleEuropean Fighters Take On More Prominent Roles In The Islamic State
British authorities are trying to identify the masked man who executed American photojournalist James Foley in a video that has caused massive global reaction.The man — who appears wearing all black,...
View ArticleScotland's Independence Vote And The Fate Of Britain's Nuclear Subs
After 300 years in the United Kingdom, Scotland votes next month on whether to break the union, which raises many questions. One is particularly meaningful in the town of Helensburgh, in Western...
View ArticleReport Details 16 Years Of 'Horrific Abuse' Of Children In U.K. Town
An investigation out on Tuesday documents the abuse of more than 1,400 children in Rotherham, England, and says local authorities were aware of the problem for years and did not respond.Alexis Jay, who...
View ArticleIt's Not Whisky, But Everyone In Scotland Drinks It By The Bottle
For a visitor to Scotland, it can be difficult to understand the local passion for a neon orange soda that locals call "the brew." The drink is Irn Bru (pronounced "iron brew").You can find it from...
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