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Leaving scandal at home, France's Hollande pays visit to Pope FrancisPresident Fran莽ois Hollande made his first visit to Pope Francis as criticism grows at home among French Catholics opposed to his socially permissive policies.
The ExplainerJust who is Ukraine's opposition?Though Ukraine's opposition is united against President Yanukovych's government, they are far from monolithic. Who are the players, and how strong are the bonds forged in Kiev's protests?
France to world: Enough with your French bashingFrench halls of power are resonating with calls to quash the latest wave of Paris-targeted criticism. What's behind the uproar?聽
In German, no word worse than 'social tourism'Sozialtourismus sounds innocuous. But according to the jury that named it 'Germany's worst word' for 2013, it's actually insidious.
Kiev protests turn deadly. A line crossed in Ukraine?Violence has been taboo in recent Ukrainian political upheavals, including the Orange Revolution. But last night's deaths amid clashes in Kiev may have changed that.
Black widows: Russian experts warn terrorist threat to Sochi is 'serious''Black widows' 鈥� female suicide bombers 鈥� have Sochi on high alert. Russian security sources are feeding the furor with atypically copious media leaks.
Why EU's military mission to Africa could prove bigger than CARWhile the EU's first joint operation in six years is modest 鈥� neither Britain nor Germany is likely to join 鈥� it is a potential milestone for European military coordination.- Why a Balkan diploma-mill degree is more valuable than one from OxfordDespite rampant bribery devaluing degrees at universities in Bosnia and Serbia, it's easier to get a public sector job that way than with a legitimate degree abroad.
Kiev protesters hold mirrors to police - literally - as new confrontation loomsUkraine's parliament issued new bans on antigovernment demonstrations Thursday. Mirrors are just one unusual tactic protesters are deploying to prompt some soul-searching by police.
Chechnya says Islamic warlord is dead. Does it matter for Sochi?Experts warn that Chechnya's militants can easily find new leadership if the oft-reported death of Doku Umarov, who has threatened attacks on the Olympic Games, is finally true.
Vatican taken to task by UN on child abuse. Will the church change?Victims' rights advocates say that they hope today's unprecedented grilling in Geneva of Vatican officials could be a turning point for the church's handling of abuse.
British hand in deadly 1984 raid in India angers UK SikhsDocuments that say Britain advised India on its June 1984 assault on Sikhism's holiest site could undermine support for the government among Britain's large Sikh community.
Hold the scandal. Here's Hollande's remedy for France's ailing economyBrushing aside revelations about his personal life, President Fran莽ois Hollande has unveiled a reform package that includes corporate tax breaks and cuts to public spending.
Dressing Downton: Dandies revive Scotland's tweed industryDownton Abbey showcases the tweedy look of British country gentry, lifting the fortunes of Scottish weavers who produce Harris Tweed.
France's Hollande signals economic U-turn, but nation only has eyes for alleged affairPresident Fran莽ois Hollande's partner was admitted to hospital over the weekend after a magazine reported that the president had an affair with an actress.听
Hold the theology, this pope has advice on feeding babiesDuring a baptism ceremony in the Sistine chapel, Pope Francis told mothers they should not be shy about breastfeeding their babies in public.听
Pope Francis names 19 new cardinals, many from outside EuropeIn a Sunday address, Pope Francis unveiled his first slate of cardinals that includes churchmen from Asia and Africa. A formal ceremony will be held Feb 22.听
Mali, one year later: France's mission accomplished 鈥� but much left to doFrance's military efforts against Mali's Islamic rebels are widely regarded as successful, both in Paris and Bamako. But Mali remains mired in polarization, poverty, and corruption.
Will affair allegations cost France's Hollande his 'Mr. Normal' image?Though French President Fran莽ois Hollande is deeply unpopular, the French appreciated his 'everyday' image. Now a tabloid scandal may deprive him of even that.
Sochi Games come with Olympic-sized corruption, official saysA Swiss Olympics official says that as much of one-third of Sochi's $55 billion price tag has simply been embezzled.
