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British police arrest 7 for London jewel heistThe burglary took place over Easter weekend in the British capital.
France fights 'education inequality' by ending bilingual classesA 2012 OECD study found that France's education system showed gaping disparities between rich and poor children. But efforts to close the gap are proving controversial: Middle school teachers went on strike Tuesday.聽
FocusSpurred by Western criticism, Russians experience something new: patriotismIn the past, Russia was an empire, then a communist colossus, then a 'defeated' power expected to adopt Western ways. But current tensions with the West are fostering what may be the birth of a distinct Russian nationalism.
On post-election high, Scotland aims to wrest more power from LondonTalk of another independence referendum was given new life after the SNP's Scottish sweep last week. David Cameron met with Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today about greater Scottish control of taxation and spending.
Return to pragmatism in Russia-West ties? Kerry-Putin talks hint that way.The US secretary's visit to Russia, on the heels of a visit by Angela Merkel, suggests that the Kremlin and the West are trying to cooperate on international issues like Iran and Ukraine.
Honors for Ukrainian nationalists anger their victims 鈥� in PolandPoles have joined critics in Moscow and eastern Ukraine in opposing a new Ukrainian law that would grant World War II-era nationalists an honored status. The nationalists killed tens of thousands of Poles during the war.- Russia shows off new tank on Victory Day, but Western leaders boycottVictory Day is Russia's most important secular holiday, this year聽had the biggest military parade since the Soviet Union's collapse. But many Western leaders stayed away.聽
- Airbus 400M crash: A setback to military cargo plane project?An Airbus A400M military transport plane crashed in Spain on Saturday, killing four of the six on board.
Cameron sweeps to unexpected triumph in British electionAs a result, Labor leader Ed Milibrand and Liberal Democratic head Nick Clegg both stepped down from their respective posts.
Moscow's Victory Day: Russians riled by West's boycottThe Kremlin may use the pomp and circumstance of the annual celebration to improve its own image. But the day is also dear to average Russians 鈥� who see Western leaders' decision to stay away as offensive.
From the Monitor Archives: RMS Lusitania sunk by German U-boatMore than 1,100 people 鈥� including 120 Americans 鈥� died when the British oceanliner Lusitania was torpedoed off the coast of Ireland, 100 years ago today. The incident was a key event in eventually drawing the US into WWI.
UK vote: A lackluster election that could transform a nationBrits finally went to the polls today, after a long campaign marked by frustration with mainstream parties and growth on the fringe. But despite low public enthusiasm, this election could be a major turning point for the UK.
Rome airport slowly reopens after 'very violent' terminal fireA police source told Reuters there was no indication that the fire was the result of arson, but an investigation was continuing.
UK economy is rebounding. Why isn't Cameron benefiting?After five years of austerity, Britain's economic growth is twice the EU average, its budget deficits have been slashed, and its unemployment is the lowest in years. But David Cameron's reelection is nonetheless uncertain.
Germanwings crash co-pilot practiced slow descent before, report findsAuthorities are still puzzling over why co-pilot Andreas Lubitz sent the Barcelona-to-Dusseldorf flight straight into the French Alps on March 24, killing all 150 people on board.
Moments from safety, migrants die trying to reach EuropeDramatic footage shot aboard a Maltese freighter showed the weekend rescue of more than 100 West Africans aboard the flimsy boat off the coast of Libya. At least five migrants died.
To battle racism, Roma scale Europe's ivory towerEven in the vaunted halls of higher learning, Europe's Roma minority is subject to flagrant prejudices. Now activists are trying to equip them to fight back via graduate-level education.
UK election hopefuls make last dash to convert undecided votersPolls put the Conservative and Labour parties neck-and-neck,聽with less than 48 hours to go until the election.
Britain's newborn princess' name evokes British royal historyPrince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, on Monday announced the name they picked for Britain's newborn princess:聽Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
On becalmed sea, Italy rescues nearly 4,000 migrants in 24 hoursItaly's coast guard reported that more boats have begun sailing from North Africa as the crossing is smoother. The rescues took place over the course of one day and involved many vessels.聽
