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First LookSwedish court upholds arrest warrant for Julian AssangeA Swedish appeals court Friday dismissed a request by lawyers for Julian Assange to have聽prosecutors drop a rape investigation from 2010. The WikiLeaks founder has avoided extradition to Sweden by seeking shelter in the Ecuadorean Embassy in London since 2012.聽
Russia goes to the polls. How much change can elections bring?Putin's approval ratings remain sky high, and no candidate in Sunday's Duma elections is going to criticize him. But some say there's room still to challenge the ruling United Russia party.
Should the Muslim veil be verboten? Germany debates.A proposal to ban face coverings in places such as schools or behind the wheel is broadly popular among Germans. But Muslims worry it would have little benefit, and would only widen divisions in German society.
Does the European Union need a common military force?In his first post-Brexit annual state of the union address, EU Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker proposed the creation of a permanent headquarters, with the eventual aim of developing a common European Union military force.
First LookHow European Commission president plans to keep the EU togetherJean-Claude Juncker made a pitch on Wednesday for the bloc's continued durability, pointing to an investment fund that could help finance infrastructure projects in a post-Brexit era.
First LookAs David Cameron exits politics, what legacy does he leave behind?Britain's former prime minister stepped down from his seat in Parliament on Monday, only weeks after leaving the United Kingdom's top job.
In Madrid, the largest-ever bullfighting protestThe largest anti-bullfighting protest to date took place on the streets of Madrid, Spain on Saturday. The tradition seems to be on the decline after centuries of popularity in the country.
Back in school, German kids meet their new classmates: refugeesIf Germany's refugee crisis last year played out at borders and shelters, this year the drama has shifted to the school building 鈥� and could determine how well refugees integrate.
French officials: Police thwart planned attack on Paris railway stationFrench police have arrested three women believed to have been plotting an attack on the聽Gare聽de聽Lyon train station.
Is EU in decline? Ever-closer Finland and Estonia beg to differ.While doomsayers warn about the bloc's future, the European Union has proven a key catalyst in helping Estonia and Finland become even closer partners, both politically and economically.
Russian polling agency is victim as Kremlin opts to shoot the messengerJust ahead of elections, bad news about support for the ruling party likely was seen as posing a threat.
First LookWhy Britain, France are building a wall in Calais to keep out migrantsBritain and France announced a joint deal to spend $23 million on securing the border between the French port city of Calais and the land and sea routes to Britain, as migrants seeking a better life in Britain overwhelm the French city.聽
First LookWhy German chancellor Angela Merkel is on the defensiveAngela Merkel's party suffered a humiliating defeat in her home state earlier this week against the insurgent AfD, a far-right party fueled by anti-immigration sentiments.聽
Can Germany's Merkel win back voters' trust without abandoning refugees?German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who acknowledged that her strong stance supporting refugees cost her party seats in the weekend's regional election, vowed to win back voter trust without compromising her now year-old policy.聽
Protesters, seeking migrant camp closure, block Calais roadsThe action appeared to pay off as the region's top state official reassured the huge, makeshift camp would be dismantled.
German conservatives divided over answer to state election routIn a rare, self-critical reflection over a state election defeat,聽Merkel聽insisted that her decision to open the gate for refugees last year was right.
Should Britons get a 'redo' on Brexit? Millions push for second referendumWhen the petition first surfaced, observers said the possibility of another vote was 'unimaginable.' But on Monday, British lawmakers agreed to debate a second referendum.
Opposite Poles: Why political middle ground is disappearing in PolandSince the conservative Law and Justice party came to power last year, Polish politics have become extremely polarized 鈥� to the point that it is tearing apart families and friendships.
German upset: Anti-immigrant party beats Merkel in her home districtMerkel's approval rating has plunged to a five-year low of 45 percent, down from 67 percent a year ago.
First LookScotland revives independence bid in wake of Brexit voteThe majority of Scottish voters voted to stay in the EU during the Brexit referendum, putting it at odds with England, where the majority voted to leave.
