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First LookFailed Brussels bombing prompts higher security in BelgiumThe incident June 20 mirrors recent attacks in other European capitals, putting Belgium on high alert for lone attackers in populated areas during the tourist season.
Terrorism in Britain: How do you build bridges when 'enough is enough'?A string of deadly attacks, the latest on a mosque in London Sunday, has frustrated both Muslim and non-Muslim Brits. In between them stand community groups and faith leaders who are trying to foster dialogue.
First LookEU's first disagreement: Who should host newly displaced regulators?The 27 remaining European Union states spar for the first time since the Brexit decision over where banking and medical regulators should be based after leaving London.
Though Macron's party rolls up wins in France, a cautionary tale next doorThe president's new party took a comfortable majority of the seats in the French Assembly Sunday. But Italy's Five Star Movement, which stormed the polls with similarly heady reformist verve, now shows that not all electoral revolutions are permanent.
First LookBrexit negotiations with EU finally beginMediation in Britain's exit from the European Union officially gets under way as Brexit negotiators gather at EU headquarters in Brussels on June 19. First issue on the docket: building trust among nations.
First LookLondon's latest attack targets worshippers near mosque, terrorist alert set at 'severe'British Muslims were the victims of an attack on June 18 when a man drove a van into a crowd leaving evening prayers outside Finsbury Park mosque.聽
Cover StoryRetooling the workforceRetraining programs, many steering workers toward blue-collar jobs, flourish in Europe.聽 What can the US learn?
First LookUnemployed, debt-weary Greeks view eurozone bailout with skepticismIn a nation plagued by long-standing unemployment and a mountain of debt, some Greeks are cautious to celebrate the credit lifeline thrown to them by EU governments on June 16. Others, however, see the gesture as 'the beginning of the end to the Greek drama.'聽
Russia as a sort of cyber-democracy? The Kremlin is giving it a shot.The Russian public has a lot of faith in Vladimir Putin's ability to improve their lives; witness his call-in show Thursday. In other officials though, not so much. So the Kremlin is trying to expand its online outreach to bolster direct communication with the people.
First LookEU votes to forge ahead on climate goals, 鈥榳ith or without鈥� Trump鈥檚 supportIn an overwhelming vote, the European Union Parliament passed legislation that enables member states to follow through on their end of the Paris agreement, at the same time dismissing President Trump鈥檚 request to renegotiate the Paris climate agreement.聽
In Britain's post-election disarray, can a Brexit consensus be found?The Tories' failure to protect their majority in last week's snap elections has undercut the 'hard Brexit' that Prime Minister May had been advocating. Now some Conservatives are looking to develop a softer exit that all parties can get behind.
First LookUK PM seeks political alliance in Northern IrelandWith formal Brexit negotiations talks scheduled to begin June 19, British Prime Minister Theresa May is hoping to form an alliance with a Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party聽to secure a majority in Parliament.聽
Macron's strong start impresses the French. But will it launch his party?Predictions ahead of the first round of French legislative elections聽Sunday put the neophyte president's brand new party well ahead of challengers. That's due in large part to Macron's early stalwart presence on the world stage.
First LookBritain voted against May's majority in Parliament 鈥� but what about Brexit?Prime Minister Theresa May's call for a snap election was a gamble that backfired entirely, leaving in its wake shaky British leadership and an even more complex conversation about Brexit.
Why a gay, Indian-heritage prime minister doesn't signal a 'new' IrelandYes, Leo Varadkar's rise sets several firsts for Ireland's top office. But the transformation of Ireland actually happened decades ago.
First LookTrump promises to rebuild US infrastructure system, despite possible setbacksPresident Trump says聽it's time to rebuild America, but his costly infrastructure plan and other political conflicts are distracting attention from his agenda.
First LookPolls open in UK election, as security takes precedence over BrexitBritish voters head to the polls Thursday to decide between the Conservative and Labour parties. But in light of recent terrorist attacks, this election has become more about the country's safety, and less about Brexit.
In Labour-friendly Wales, the trials of Europe's center-left made plainMany see a strong demand for a leftist ideology ahead of tomorrow鈥檚 snap elections in Britain. But Labour, like many social democratic parties across Europe, is still searching for a path forward.
First LookRomanian rights groups urge parliament to halt same-sex marriage referendumRomania faces a turning point: How will an eastern European state, traditionally influenced by the Catholic Orthodox Church, rule on the issue of gay rights?
First LookA chef, clerk, and 'suspicious' Italian: could the London attackers have been stopped?Emerging profiles reveal more information about the attackers 鈥� two of whom were previously known by British authorities.
