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How Bulgaria fell victim to the tug of war over UkraineUnder pressure from the West, Bulgaria halted construction of the Russia-backed South Stream gas pipeline 鈥� which played a role in the Bulgarian president's decision this weekend to dissolve the government.
Has Putin reached his limit on his willingness to intervene in Ukraine?Putin said that he would hold Poroshenko responsible for new bloodshed in the east, but he appears disinclined to become more involved in Ukraine's conflict.
And now for something (not) completely different: Monty Python bids farewellThe five surviving members of British comedy troupe Monty Python launch a string of 10 farewell shows tonight in London, 45 years after they first hit the comedy scene.
President Bling-Bling in the clink? French police detain Sarkozy.The police's questioning of France's former leader 鈥� in connection with allegations of influence-peddling 鈥� could torpedo Sarkozy's rumored political comeback and undermine his UMP opposition party.
Russia to the rescue in Iraq? Moscow delivers jet fighters to Baghdad.The first shipment of ground attack Sukhoi fighters comes after Iraq complained the US wasn't delivering support its needs to fend off Islamic militants.
Why are white, working class children in Britain falling behind?Britain's poor white children are getting worse grades than minority students from similar economic backgrounds 鈥� leaving them unable to get a foothold in the modern workplace.
History divides Bosnia once again, this time over World War I centenaryOfficials of Bosnia's two regions disagree over how to view the man who assassinated Archduke Ferdinand. One young worker observed that Bosnians have enough current-day problems to worry about without fighting over history.
From the Monitor archives: Heir to throne of Austria and his wife shot'What the effects of the tragedy will be, is at present impossible to say,' wrote 海角大神 in its June 29, 1914, report on the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which precipitated World War I.
Russia: the 'Maleficent' to Ukraine's Sleeping Beauty?In sharp contrast to the festive mood in Brussels, the Kremlin is warning that today's Ukraine-EU trade deal signing will lead to 'serious consequences' for Kiev.
Ukraine sets course for Europe, but rough waters lie aheadThough Ukraine signed a trade deal with the EU amid much fanfare, the accompanying reforms and regulations are sure to bring much short-term pain for the struggling country.
How tightly will Germany stand with Ukraine against Russia?Though Angela Merkel has been outspoken for Ukraine, which signed an EU trade deal today, Germany's complicated relationship with Russia clouds its commitment to Kiev.
Cameron's lonely battle at EU summitBritain's prime minister has been vociferously opposed to Jean-Claude听Juncker's candidacy to head the European Commission. He appears headed for a very public defeat.
How Russia-Austria pipeline deal buffers Moscow against sanctionsRussia and Austria's gas companies signed a pact on the Austrian portion of the South Stream pipeline, helping the Kremlin defang Western energy-sanction threats.
UK's Cameron braces to go down fighting as EU chooses new leaderThe prime minister's relentless opposition to Jean-Claude Juncker's nomination has cost him almost all his European allies. Many worry it will help drive the UK out of the EU.
Has France reached a tipping point on legalizing euthanasia?A pair of court decisions in favor of euthanasia 鈥� including the acquittal of a doctor charged with killing seven patients 鈥� gives momentum to legalization supporters.
Our Germans are better than US's Germans, say GermansGerman soccer fans expect their side to win today's World Cup match against the US team 鈥� a squad that has a very German flavor of its own.
Britain's phone-hacking trial is over. Now what?The verdicts may be in for the News of the World phone-hacking trial. But the jury is still out on the future of the British press.
Hungarian government finds new ways to silence its criticsThe government has raided the office of a grant-distributing NGO and rolled out a new tax that seems to target Hungary's largest independent broadcaster.
Ukrainian refugees find haven with a dash of presidential poshThousand of Ukrainians have been displaced by fighting in the country's east. Some have found a safe harbor amid ex-President Yanukovych's sprawling, palatial estate.
No more little green men? Putin takes military option in Ukraine off table.Vladimir Putin today asked Russia's parliament to repeal the March 1 resolution that allowed him to send troops to Ukraine, as peace talks continue in the troubled country.
