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Russia arrests US diplomat accused of spyingA young US diplomat at the embassy in Moscow was arrested by Russian authorities on allegations he was spying and seeking to induce a senior Russian official into betraying his country for cash.
Star Spanish architect's work draws praise - and costly repairsSantiago Calatrava's flowing, modernist projects are tourist attractions all over the world. But several have also been subjects of legal dispute over their need for repairs.
Will Dan Brown's 'Inferno' be heavenly for Dante and Florence?Some scholars welcome the attention that 'The Da Vinci Code' author's latest novel will likely bring to famed Florentine poet Dante 鈥� but others warn that Mr. Brown's conspiracies come with a price.
Israel, US try full-court press to stop Russian weapons sale to SyriaThe US and Israel argue the introduction of Russia's S-300 antiaircraft missile system could be a 'game changer' for the regime.
No clear path forward for Bulgaria after election splitThe discovery of hundreds of thousands of illegal ballots has left Sunday's already divisive electoral results even more uncertain 鈥� and likely compounded Bulgaria's ongoing problems.
Is Europe witnessing 'the end of the dogma of austerity'?France's finance minister said so this week, just the latest in a growing chorus calling for a change to Brussels' hardline adherence to budget cuts as the solution to Europe's debt crisis.
Will Dutch police soon be stalking cybercriminals on your computer?A minister has proposed empowering Dutch law enforcement to access and control the computers of suspected cybercriminals, even if those computers are outside of the Netherlands.
Could a weak Spanish doping verdict cost Madrid the Olympics?Madrid is campaigning to host the 2020 Olympic Games, but that plan may be jeopardized by a court ruling that levied only minor sentences against a doping ring whose conduct outraged Spain.
Bangladesh's factory woes force a rethink in Britain fashion retailersTragedies in Bangladesh, including a deadly fire last night in Dhaka, have given new momentum to British campaigns to improve conditions at foreign factories that supply domestic retailers.
Soccer shocker: Sir Alex Ferguson steps down as manager of Manchester UnitedSir Alex Ferguson managed the Manchester United soccer club for 26 years but sent shock waves through the soccer world today when he announced he'll step down after two more matches.
PKK militants start withdrawal from Turkey, fueling optimism for peace processKurdish militants have battled Turkey's government for decades. Once interested in independence, the PKK is now pressing for聽limited autonomy, broader language rights, and full political equality for Kurds.
Germans see troubling questions in high-profile neo-Nazi murder trialBeate Zsch盲pe's image was splashed across German newspapers today as her trial opened on charges of being a member of the Nationalist Socialist Underground. The existence of the murderous group eluded authorities for years.
At Kerry-Putin meeting, US-Russia relations thaw 鈥� a littleSecretary of State John Kerry sought to ease diplomatic tensions with Russia in preparation for meetings between Putin and Obama later this year. But Syria remains a major sticking point.
Aye or nae? Scottish teens will vote on independenceWhen Scotland holds its independence referendum next year, 16- and 17-year-olds will likely have a vote. Nationalists argue they should have a say in a decision that will affect them for decades.
Anti-Putin protesters march in Moscow, but momentum weakenedTens of thousands turned out for today's protest, but their numbers have dwindled from Putin's inauguration 12 months ago 鈥� likely due to the Kremlin's criminal cases against the protest leaders.
Hollande's popularity hits new lows after a year at France's helmPresident Fran莽ois Hollande was expected to bring about reform and fight austerity when he took office a year ago. But his term so far has been mired in protest and scandal.
In Italy, racist taunts for footballers and ministers alikeThe appointment of Italy's first black government minister has brought racist sentiment to the surface.
Unhappy with your life? You might be French.French people consistently rank among Europe's most dissatisfied in surveys, despite having a higher quality of life. Researchers are trying to figure out why.
In time of trans-Atlantic austerity, US expands military presence in SpainWith its already small defense budget hit hard by the economic crisis Spain is leasing several bases to the US in exchange for access to better technology, intelligence, and training.
UK tallies the costs of an independent ScotlandBritain's international reputation 鈥� and its nuclear deterrent 鈥� are two of the concerns raised by members of Parliament , should Scotland vote for independence next year.
