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Can the EU stop Hungary's controversial constitutional amendments?Hungary's new constitutional amendments, which critics say erode the power of the Constitutional Court and violate EU law, came into effect on Monday.
'New affluent workers' and 'precariats'? Britain's classes get makeoverThe largest-ever survey of social class by the BBC and two universities finds that there are still very rich and very poor 鈥� but much more going on in the middle.聽
New black eye for Spanish royals? Princess Cristina under criminal investigationA Spanish court today announced it will investigate the princess regarding alleged fraud by her husband. The action is only the latest scandal to bring public scrutiny of the Spanish royal family.
Madrid, Catalonia play down secret talks on independenceThe Spanish prime minister and Catalonia's regional leader met secretly last week to discuss improving Catalonia's fiscal deal with Madrid in exchange for easing off its independence bid.
'Close your foreign accounts or be fired,' Putin tells Russian officialsThe Russian president ordered all state officials to declare assets and divest foreign-held funds, in an apparent effort to tighten the Kremlin's controls and stem corruption.- Does Sweden have a racial profiling problem?A police campaign to catch illegal immigrants in the Stockholm subway has spurred debate over racial profiling, after the stops ensnared nonwhite Swedish citizens.
Portugal spats jeopardize economic improvement in Europe's shaky southThe prime minister's recent threat to resign has raised worries that Portuguese politicians may be engaging in brinksmanship tactics that could endanger the fragile economy.
Is Putin trading his own party for a new power base?With his United Russia party's popularity diminishing, Putin appears to be reorganizing his political power with the Popular Front, an East German-style, extra-political body.
Russia going back to Afghanistan? Kremlin confirms it could happenNearly 25 years after Soviet troops left Afghanistan in defeat, Russia may return 鈥� in order to service the Russian equipment that makes up the backbone of the Afghan military.
Is Javier Bardem more 'No Country for Old Men' than 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'?The Spanish Oscar winner and social activist found himself in hot water after his family's restaurant took advantage of Spanish layoff laws that he personally campaigned against.
The ExplainerWhat's behind the bailout crisis in Cyprus?While appearing to be yet another victim of Europe's debt crisis, Cyprus is suffering in part due to unique characteristics including an oversized reliance on foreign depositors and a tiny economy.
Cypriot banks reopen their doors to an angry, but orderly, clienteleFears of bank runs proved unfounded Thursday, as Cyprus's banks ended their nearly two-week closure amid bailout negotiations with Europe. But Cypriots remain worried.
In the wee hours, Putin orders impromptu Russian war gamesThe Black Sea naval operation, called for in an order delivered to the defense minister at 4 a.m., is seen by experts as a demonstration of Russia's growing capacity for quick responses.
The ExplainerWhy is the US shifting its missile defense out of Europe?US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently announced plans to cancel a planned US missile defense network in Europe, and instead beef up its interceptors in the Pacific.- In UN arms trade treaty debate, US signature may hinge on BritsWith the US reluctant to sign on to an arms trade treaty being negotiated this week at the UN, Britain 鈥� as both treaty advocate and major arms dealer 鈥� may be best positioned to sway its ally.
British papers rebel as UK press regulation moves closer to realityEven as the House of Lords passed legislation that would create a new, independent press watchdog, British editors lined up to condemn the body as a threat to basic freedoms.
As Russian authorities swoop down on NGOs, many wonder who's nextAs many as 5,000 NGOs across Russia have been raided in recent months, a harassment campaign that some activists say is the canary in the coal mine for future attacks on Russian civil society.
Why has Moscow gone silent about Russian money in Cyprus?Some experts suggest Putin is quietly punishing the use of offshore tax havens; others argue that most Russian money has already been spirited out of Cyprus.
Italian court ruling could extend Amanda Knox murder case for yearsItaly's highest court has ruled that Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito must face a retrial in the murder of Meredith Kercher. It's unclear if Knox will return for the trial.
With plan to save Cyprus, EU bureaucrats prescribe long-term painWhile European leaders spoke approvingly of the bailout plan, experts say that it will deal a 'brutal hit' to the country's banking sector that will require a long, slow recovery.
