British debate over EU could complicate Irish ‘bandit country’
Dublin and Belfast fear lives could be at risk in Ireland if London pulls out of EU law enforcement agreements.
Speed limit proposal for autobahn strikes some as simply un-German
In the land of BMW and Porsche, the right to drive fast on the highway is viewed by many as inalienable.
English-language proposal has French up in arms
Many are outraged by a bill that would allow French universities to teach more courses in English.
E.U. farmers fear trade deal could open door to GMO crops
Concerns over genetically modified seeds could cripple talks that aim to boost European, U.S. economies.
U.N. chief meets with Putin as Russian warships assemble off Syria
Moscow again defends arms deliveries to Damascus; Ban Ki-moon talks up peace conference.
In France, a Socialist only in name?
François Hollande’s version of Socialism is unnerving critics on both sides of the spectrum.
Russia protests to U.S. over alleged spy
The envoy is scolded over the affair that, despite lurid coverage, falls short of becoming a major incident.
U.S. spy caught in act, Russia alleges
U.S. diplomat is accused of trying to recruit Russian agent; Foreign Ministry says he must leave country.
At Eurovision Song Contest, Britain may be out of tune
No British artist has won the coveted Eurovision title in many years, and not for the lack of trying.
Kurdish activists killed
Three female members of the Kurdistan Workers Party were fatally shot in Paris, France’s interior minister said.
Latest Headlines
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- Car bomb and second explosion kill 4 people in Russia's province of Dagestan
- 3 killed, 2 injured in explosion at Spanish army base
- Militias attack gas complex western Libya, injuring 2
- Russian special forces say they killed 2 militants planning a terrorist attack in Moscow
- Czech president under fire after blocking academic who is a gay rights activist
- Wrong kind of shell: Popular Greek beach evacuated after swimmer picks up WWII artillery
- Retired Anglican priest jailed 10 years for 36 sex offenses against children in '60s and '70s
- Remarks by their leaders leave Germany and Hungary in a tizzy
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Asia / Pacific
- Pakistan's presumptive prime minister calls for peace talks with Taliban
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- SKorea: NKorea fires short-range weapon for 3rd day; Pyongyang says tests deterring Seoul, US
- Suicide bomber strikes outside provincial council in northern Afghanistan, killing 14
Africa
- Islamist politician calls for ailing Algerian president to show self after 3 week absence
- South Africa's father figure: As frail Mandela fades, his image is still in political fray
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Middle East
Europe
- British debate over EU could complicate Irish ‘bandit country’
- Russian special forces say they killed 2 militants planning a terrorist attack in Moscow
- Czech president under fire after blocking academic who is a gay rights activist
- Car bomb and second explosion kill 4 people in Russia's province of Dagestan
The Americas
- Magnitude-6.5 earthquake strikes off coast of Chile; no tsunami warning
- Federal agents arrest top enforcement officer for US Virgin Islands' environment agency
- Mexican judge orders prison for suspects in beating death of Malcolm X's grandson
- Venezuela releases ex-general jailed in post-election crackdown on opposition
National Security
- US missile test postponed in April due to North Korean tensions is now scheduled for Tuesday
- Kerry challenges Congress on security at US diplomatic missions, vows to boost protection
- Army general who served in Afghanistan is Pentagon pick to command US troops in South Korea
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