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Russia sets its sights on the moon - againRussia is beginning a new series of missions to the moon 鈥� likely an effort to overcome a slew of space setbacks in recent years by setting its sights on more fail-proof endeavors.
Inuit Greenlanders face chilly life in DenmarkDenmark's nearly 20,000 inhabitants of Inuit descent face broad misunderstandings and culture shock in their Nordic home, despite being full citizens of the country.- Should 'good' hackers be protected by law?A Dutch MP who brought to light a security gap on a medical site is himself being accused of hacking crimes, pulling him into an ongoing debate in the Netherlands over 'ethical hacking.'
- 'Red October' malware found snooping on Russian state networksRussian Internet security firm Kaspersky Labs reports that the newly discovered 'Red October' malware has infected servers worldwide, but Russia and other former Soviet states are the worst hit.
French government unfazed by massive anti-gay marriage protestDemonstrators converged on the Eiffel Tower Sunday to decry a proposed law allowing gay couples in France to marry and adopt, but the legislation is expected to pass Parliament easily.
French public backs Mali intervention, but for how long?Experts say that while President Hollande's decision to send troops to Mali has been backed across the political spectrum, the public could sour if the campaign's initial successes don't last.- Kate, William, and baby make three: Do you know the youngest British royals? A quiz.
The British palace announced that Kate and William are expecting their first baby in July. How well do you know the youngest generation (soon to be generations) of British royals? Take our quiz.
Kremlin: Adoption ban needed to create 'Russia Without Orphans'Responding to a 20,000-strong protest in Moscow Sunday against the ban on US adoptions of Russian orphans, the Kremlin said that the law is part of a plan to improve Russian orphanages.
Silvio Berlusconi must face 'Heartstealer' trialJudges in Milan do not excuse former Italian prime-minister Silvio Berlusconi, charged with paying for sex with underage dancer, from court despite upcoming Italian election. Prostitution charge had become known as the tycoon's 'Bunga Bunga' moment. Berlusconi denies wrong-doing.聽
Tearful survivors mark Costa Concordia anniversary on GiglioMore than 100 survivors and relatives of the 32 people who died in the shipwreck converged on the tiny Italian island into which the luxury cruise liner crashed last year.
Three women 'executed' as 'dark forces' at work in Paris, says Kurdish officialThree women 'executed': No clear suspects after three Kurdish female political figures were assassinated in Paris early Thursday.聽 Kurdish leaders say the attack on three women is an effort to block moves toward peace.
Tunnel vision: London celebrates 150th birthday of its iconic 'Tube'Construction, crowding, and labor disputes rattle commuters daily. But world's oldest underground passenger rail is 'still at the heart of everything London does,' says London's elated mayor.
Is Russia backing off its anti-US adoption ban?A Putin spokesman said today that the ban on adoption of Russian orphans by Americans will not kick in until 2014. Is Putin just abiding by treaty requirements, or is he softening?- Europe's recession puts Italian women's workplace gains on iceAlthough chronically low, the employment rate for women in Italy had been on a gradual upswing in recent decades. But with the recession, that trend stopped.
Britain debates: What should European welfare look like?The debate in Parliament, which today passed a measure to temporarily cap most welfare benefits, is part of a larger debate in Europe over how to handle welfare amid the debt crisis.
Does Depardieu herald Russia as a tax haven for Europe?Fleeing France's high taxes for Russia's flat 13 percent rate, the French actor spoke of Russia in glowing terms during a high-profile meeting with Vladimir Putin over the weekend.
FocusDo French women need feminism?Working French women, backed by generous government policies, enjoy a reputation for 'having it all.' But that may not mean what Americans might think.
FocusFrance's 'boys will be boys' mentality challenges gender equalityThe French may duly proclaim and agree with gender equality and modern feminist notions. But in practice, those ideas run up against a powerful, culturally sanctioned 'old-boy mentality.'
Is this the year that the eurocrisis ends?The European Central Bank has moved to shore up the euro, investors are more confident, and European leaders are surprisingly upbeat. But critics warn that Europe is not out of the woods.
Is Russia trying a dead whistle-blower because of a US law?The US recently enacted legislation targeting those Russian officials involved in the 2009 death of whistle-blowing lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, spurring an angry reaction from the Kremlin.
