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French gunman's capture revives memories of bizarre '90s shooting spreeAbdelhakim Dekhar, who went on a shooting rampage Monday, gained notoriety 20 years ago when he was jailed for arming a couple dubbed France's 'Bonnie and Clyde.'
Who'll blink first? Putin debates Netanyahu on Iran.The Kremlin, which has long backed a negotiated solution with Iran, isn't going to yield to Israel's objections, say Russian experts.
Why Albania's refusal to take Syria's WMDs is a sign of democracyThe US asked Albania to take and destroy Syria's chemical weapons. Citizens said 'no' 鈥� and the Albanian government did something rare: They listened.
Former UK PM calls out dominance of Britain's eliteEx-Prime Minister John Major lamented last week that the privately-educated seem to have a monopoly on high status jobs in the UK.
Why didn't Germany's Pirate Party capitalize on NSA anger?Outrage over US spying allegations resonates broadly with the German public 鈥� but that didn't keep the pro-privacy Pirates from flopping in recent elections.
Is a deadly Russian plane crash a sign of a failing system?Russia has made strides since 2011, when its skies were found to be the most dangerous in the world. But a deadly Tatarstan Airlines crash has some worried that all is still not well.
The ExplainerRussia vs. Greenpeace: It's the Arctic, stupid.The controversy over Russian charges against Greenpeace activists rages on, but ultimately it's all about Russia's aspiration in the thawing north.
Why are Russian bombers buzzing Japanese airspace?Russian planes skirted Japan's territory twice this past weekend 鈥� an oddly provocative move given recent improvements in Russo-Japanese relations.
Paris shooting is close to home for former Mexico correspondentSara Miller Llana is accustomed to shootings at news offices 鈥� from her time as a correspondent in Mexico. But the shooting at Liberation's offices in Paris is something else again.
Do migrants to Europe know what they're getting into?After another boat of migrants capsized in the Mediterranean to deadly effect, experts are saying migrants are making the trip without knowledge of the risks 鈥� and Europe's economic woes.
Could France's National Front gain a foothold in moderate Brittany?The French region of Brittany has seen broad protests in recent weeks, which could open the door to the far-right National Front in an area that has long been a bastion of moderation.
The fate of Pussy Riot or a corrupt official? Putin decidesThe unconnected cases of a Pussy Riot singer jailed for an anti-Putin song and a Putin ally linked to a $400 million corruption investigation reveal the Russian leader's power.
Should the Dutch keep Santa's popular blackfaced pal, Black Pete?Sinterklaas arrives in Amsterdam this weekend, accompanied by his curly-wigged helper. But Black Pete's got a new critic this year: the UN.
Paul McCartney: Hey Vlad, don't make it bad for GreenpeacePaul McCartney: In an open letter to Putin, Paul McCartney called for the Greenpeace activists charged with hooliganism in Russia to be freed by Christmas.
Russia opens its arms to Cairo as US-Egypt ties frayA host of Russian officials, including the foreign and defense ministers, have visited Cairo to explore expanding relations as the US cuts aid to Egypt.
Teach on Wednesdays? C'est un scandale!Teachers in France are on strike against a longer academic week that includes classes on Wednesdays 鈥� a controversy a bit puzzling to the Monitor's Paris bureau chief.
Norway weighs going green with its $800 billion pension fundBut while some are calling for Norway to divest itself of foreign coal companies to reduce global warming, there's a wrinkle: Norway is itself a major coal producer.
Russia backs Iran in post-talks finger-pointingBut while Russia put the blame for the nuclear talks' failure on an unnamed Western nation, its experts say a diplomatic solution for Iran's nuclear ambitions remains likely.
Will Typhoon Haiyan spur progress at UN climate talks?The unfolding tragedy in the Philippines may keep UN climate talks, the latest round of which began this week in Warsaw, from getting bogged down in national concerns.
French exceptionalism? Why France scuttled Iran nuclear agreement.Foreign Minister Fabius said France won't accept a 'sucker's deal' on Iran's nuclear program, raising questions about its relationship with Iran.
