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Why French lawmakers want troops to stay in distant Central African RepublicMoral concerns appear to have outweighed public disapproval of the deployment in the national assembly's vote Tuesday.
Ukraine disbands feared riot police unit that led crackdown on Kiev protestersMore than 80 people died in clashes that precipitated a change of government in Kiev, and the acting interior minister says the 'Golden Eagles'聽riot police must go.
Sevastopol: A Russian city inside Ukraine's borders?As Ukraine's interim government worries about holding the country together, Sevastopol, a seaside port on the Crimean peninsula, makes no bones about its Russian sympathies.
Why Spain's militant ETA may be ending with a whimperInternational mediators were shown a cache of weapons by ETA members who declared a ceasefire in 2011 after decades of violent struggle. A former ETA commando tells his story.听
As Renzi takes reins in Italy, a Herculean task awaitsMany Italians hope their new prime minister 鈥� who has never held national office 鈥� can get the country moving again.
Russia slams Ukraine upheaval as illegal 'armed uprising'The Russian prime minister attacked the legitimacy of Kiev's government, which ousted President Yanukovych over the weekend. But Moscow is waiting to see what happens next before acting.
As Ukrainian opposition consolidates, Yanukovych's support base crumblesThe ousted president's own party has denounced his rule, underscoring the seismic political shift in Ukraine. But opposition leaders may not have it all their way.听
Italians take umbrage with 'Mafia' branding in Spanish restaurantsThe Spain-based chain of restaurants uses imagery from the Godfather movies and real-life gangsters in its decor. Italians who have seen the real mafia's crimes are irate.
Scottish bid to split brings rare unity among UK politiciansThree leaders from different parties have all aligned against the Scottish National Party's push for an independent Scotland, forcing it to make a stronger case ahead of the September vote.
Ukraine's president and opposition cut a deal. Will protesters buy it?The Ukrainian parliament has begun to implement a reform deal between President Yanukovych and opposition leaders. But the protesters on the Maidan want Yanukovych gone now.
So much Dutch gold at Sochi. So why the frowns at home?The Netherlands has earned more medals in the Winter Olympics than most. But was the king too exuberant? And those bronzes ... really?
Ukraine protesters dig in after a deadly morning in KievUkraine's parliament voted to condemn the violence in Kiev Thursday, during which at least 60 people were killed as guns were used by police and protesters.
Is Ukraine president losing the Kremlin's confidence?Russian Prime Minister Medvedev vented today about Yanukovych, saying that Russia needed a partner who would not be treated like a doormat by his people.
What currency for would-be independent Scotland 鈥� and at what cost?The prospect of losing the British pound if Scotland votes 'yes' on September's independence referendum could slow the separatist movement's momentum.
Are Ukraine's Maidan protesters 'terrorists' and 'radicals'?The Ukrainian government warned that it would act to stop 'violent extremists' responsible for Tuesday's violence. But the reality on the ground doesn't quite fit the labels.
Is Putin pushing for a crackdown in Ukraine?The Kremlin has said that it will not intervene in Ukraine, but the escalating violence in Kiev may force their hand.
After deadly night in Ukraine, Europe weighs responseOfficials across Europe condemned yesterday's violence in Ukraine, and are set to consider sanctions against the Ukrainian government.
Ukraine protesters clash with government forces amid fires and rubber bulletsAfter a day of chaos and violence, at least eighteen people are dead, dozens injured, and a compromise with the government is nowhere in sight.听
Putin's 'Sochi effect': Will Pussy Riot arrests interfere?Two members of the Pussy Riot protest band were arrested and released in Sochi today. Their message may not be of great interest to Russians at a moment of patriotic Olympic pride.
FocusEuropean boycotts begin to bite, catching Israel's attentionFor years, boycott efforts in Europe seemed to be only symbolic gestures. But several major efforts announced in the past year, including one by the EU, are raising alarm.
