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High Court rules abortion ban in Northern Ireland violates human rightsBelfast's High Court ruled Monday that Northern Ireland's abortion law is in violation of international human rights laws, by prohibiting abortions in almost all circumstances.
In wake of Paris attacks, a new kind of cartoon takes center stageA number of mournful, gentle cartoons have risen to the fore in the wake of the Nov. 13 attacks to help the French 鈥� especially children 鈥� confront the horror.
Kosovo police arrest opposition leader for Parliament unrestPolice entered the headquarters of Kosovo's main opposition party Saturday and arrested an opposition leader among dozens of people.
Why France arrested 24 activists ahead of climate summitFrance put 24 environmental activists under house arrest, using new emergency powers. Why?聽
French lawmakers vote to extend airstrikes against ISISThe French Parliament overwhelmingly support continuing聽airstrikes in Syria against the Islamic State group that claimed responsibility for the Nov. 13 attacks that killed 130 people in Paris
Cooler heads prevail? Finland keeps door open for refugees.While the Nov. 13 terror attacks in Paris spurred several European nations to slam their doors to Syrian refugees, Finland has stuck to its calm and collected welcome.
As Brussels slowly reopens, residents ask: Is this the new normal?The threat of terrorism largely shut down Brussels for four days. Some are bracing for a political backlash over whether the city gave up too much for too little gain.
Pope Francis: Will the reforms of the 'reform pope' stick?Vatican watchers say that the pope's efforts to change the Catholic Church and its institutions are meeting resistance 鈥� a sign of how significant the reforms really are.
Is Russia's intervention in Syria a 'holy war'? Russian Orthodox Church: 'yes'The church fully supports the Kremlin's decision to intervene in Syria, both as a 'war on terrorism' and to protect Middle Eastern 海角大神s it sees as its responsibility.
Suspected explosive belt found south of Paris, police source saysThe discovery was made near where a cellphone allegedly used by wanted terror suspect Salah Abdeslam was detected Nov. 13.
For France's anti-migrant right, Paris attacks offer an electoral boostDespite President Hollande's firm stance, Marine Le Pen's National Front is looking to capitalize on voters' fears in regional elections in early December.
With rightward tilt, will Poland pick a new fight with Germany?Despite the return to power of a historically anti-Germany party in Poland, the integration of sister cities of Frankfurt and S艂ubice bodes well for continued strong ties across their shared border.
After Paris attacks, many Muslims say they feel more French than everEven as some confront a backlash, Muslims are noting a sense of belonging 鈥� feeling part of a society that is mourning collectively and standing behind the French government in bringing attackers to justice.
Alleged mastermind behind Paris attack killed in police raid, officials sayFrench authorities say聽Abdelhamid Abaaoud was one of two people killed during a police operation on an apartment building in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis on Wednesday.
Lithuania looks to shed unwelcome distinction: suicide capital of EuropeAlmost one in every 2,000 Lithuanians kill themselves each year, and no one is sure quite why.
Four European nations close borders to non-war migrantsFour Balkan nations shut their borders Thursday to migrants who are not coming from war-torn countries such as Syria, Afghanistan or Iraq.
After attacks, France revives joie de vivre with a simple act: dining outJust days after several restaurants came under attack by radical gunmen, French diners made a point of eating out en masse to return to a sense of normality.
Sinai plane bomb puts Russia in familiar situation: in terrorists' sightsThe Kremlin confirmed that the Russian jetliner destroyed last month, killing 224, was felled by a bomb. History indicates that Russians will stand behind Putin against terrorism.
French hunt second Paris suspect, launch new strikes against ISISFrench police on Tuesday hunted for a second fugitive who they believe escaped following the coordinated attacks in Paris on Nov. 13.
Will Europe's door stay open? Paris attacks fuel anti-migrant backlash.Conservative leaders across Europe have increased their calls for rolling up the welcome mat to migrants and refugees in the aftermath of the attacks.
